- Laura Klaphake
- Competing for: Germany
- Age: 30
Laura was born into a horse family. When her parents put her on a pony for the first time in her life, she couldn't even walk. From that moment on she was in love with horses.
Together with her pony Jerome, she rode in five European championships. After that, Laura competed in the European championships for both the Juniors and Young Riders, which proved very successful, and in eight European championships, she won six medals.
Laura has just finished a degree in International Business Management at University with specification Marketing. In April she will start her second university degree in Real Estate Management, while also juggling a busy show jumping career.
Fast Facts
Team Gold Medal European championships 2010
German champion 2010
Team Gold Medal European championships 2014
Individual Bronze Medal European championships 2014
2nd place „Preis der Aachener Soeurs“ CSIO5* Aachen 2015
Placed in some classes at CSIO5* Aachen 2016
1st place GP CSI2* Knokke, BEL 2016
6th place German championships 2016
1st place GP 1.50m U25 Balve, GER 2016
Placed in the GP CSI4* Münster, GER 2016
Placed in GP CSI3* Oliva 2016