Ludger Beerbaum

Ludger Beerbaum is an internationally successful German equestrian who competes in show jumping, and has been ranked the No.Show Jumper in the world by the FEI on multiple occasions. He is also a four time Olympic Gold medalist team and individual.

Beerbaum was born in Detmold, Germany. In school he took Business Studies, but eventually gave it up for a career in show jumping.

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