Biography
HIS STORY
Michel Robert is a French show jumping rider. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Corbelin, Isère. He started riding at the age of 4 and obtained his monitorat at 18. He advocates “a riding based on performance, in respect and harmony with the horse“. He began his career in eventing, then specialized in show jumping where he won many titles. In October 2013, he decided to stop competing at the highest level, however he continues to compete in international shows.
HIS PARTNERSHIP WITH ROYAL HORSE
Among the first great French show jumping champions to have placed their trust in the brand, the multi-medalist Michel Robert has been accompanied by Royal Horse since the beginnings of his competitive career. Now a renowned teacher, creator of a method considered for a long time as avant-garde, the brand has collaborated several times with this former champion to sponsor some of his courses and events.
Rewards
1st of the CSI4* of Bourg-en-bresse
2nd of the CSI5* of La Coruna
Winner of the CSI5*W in Vigo (World Cup stage)
3rd by Team of the Nations Cup in Dublin ( IRL)
2nd of the CSI 5* in Dublin
3rd by Team of the Nations Cup in Rotterdam (NL)
Silver Medal by Team at the European Championships in Madrid (SP)
Team winner of the Nations Cup
4th of the Grand Prix of Maastricht
Winner of the Grand Prix CSI 5 * of La Coruña ( SP)
4th of the Global Champion Tour in Valencia (SP)
Winner of the King Cup in Madrid
Winner of the Global Champion Tours in Doha – Qatar
2nd at CSIW***** in Stuttgart (GER)
9th of the Grand Prix World Cup of the CSDI-W of Vigo (Esp)
Winner of the Grand Prix of the CSI*** of Veger de la Frontera (Esp) with Kellemoi de Pepita
2nd ex by team of the Cup of the Nations of Lummen (BEL) with Mrs Pompadour M
4th of the Ride of Deauville
Winner of two events in Sao Paulo
8th best World rider of the Rolex Ranking List FEI
Winner of the World Cup Grand Prix of Bordeaux CSI-W
Winner of the Derby of La Baule CSIO*****
5th of the CSI***** of Athens with Koro d’Or
3rd of the Grand Prix, CSI*** of Vejer de la Frontera
Winner of the Grand Prix of the CSI*** of Gijon (SP) with Koro d’Or
3rd by team of the CSIO***** of La Baule
4th of the CSIO of Gijon (SP)
11th by team at the World Games in Aachen (GER)
Member of the 2004 Samsung Super League winning team
French Champion PRO 1 in Fontainebleau
Vice-champion of Europe by team in Donaueschingen (GER)
Member of the winning team of the Samsung Super League 2003
1st by team of the Final of the Nations Cup in Gigon (SP)
Gold medal in individual and team at the Mediterranean Games in Bari (ITA)
Silver medal in individual and team at the World Equestrian Games in The Hague (HOL)
Gold medal in individual and team at the Mediterranean Games in Perpignan
Silver medal in individual and Bronze medal in team at the European Championship in Gijon (SP)