Breido Graf zu Rantzau
Breido Graf zu Rantzau (25 October 1949 – 6 November 2022) was a German equestrian and sports administrator.[1]
Breido Graf zu Rantzau | |
|---|---|
 Zu Rantzau in 2010 | |
| Born | 25 October 1949 |
| Died | 6 November 2022 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | equestrian, sport administrator |
As an equestrian, Rantzau became European junior champion (individual) in 1967. As a senior he became German national champion (team) in 1986. He represented Germany three times at the FEI Nations Cup. He was an equestrian until the age of 60 years old.[2]
Zu Rantzau was also successful as a breeder and bred over 60 competition horses, some with international success.[2]
Zu Rantzau became vice-president of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) in 1999. He was chairman of the Deutsches Olympiade-Komitee für Reiterei and German Equestrian Federation between 2005 and 2021. He became honorary president in 2021.[2]
Rantzau died from cancer on 6 November 2022, at the age of 73.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Trauer um Breido Graf zu Rantzau". pferd-aktuell.de (in German). 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Breido Graf zu Rantzau (73) overleden". horses.nl (in Dutch). 6 November 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.