Daniel Etter
🇨🇭 Switzerland · born 1974
Best known with Peu a Peu — Grand Prix Jumping winner , The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show 2008
About Daniel Etter
Daniel Etter, a Swiss showjumping rider born on 30 November 1974, is renowned for his significant contributions to equestrian sport, including a gold medal with the Swiss team at the 2009 European Show Jumping Championships in Windsor. Partnering with the horse Peu à Peu, he achieved notable results in international competitions in 2009, reinforcing his status in the sport.
His competitive career reached a high point in 2009 when he not only helped secure the team gold medal at the European Championships but also placed sixth individually, the highest finish among the Swiss participants. Etter's role in the success of the Swiss team, which included notable riders such as Pius Schwizer, Steve Guerdat, and Clarissa Crotta, remains a highlight of his career.
Beyond his accomplishments in the arena, Etter is actively involved in horse breeding and training through the family-operated Etter Horses in Switzerland, a venture that underscores his long-term commitment to the sport. He later transitioned to roles focusing on scouting and developing young talents, serving as a chief of team for Swiss equestrians and working as a television consultant.
Championship record
| Year | Championship | Result | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | World Championships · Lexington | competed↗ | Peu a Peu |
| 2009 | European Championships · Windsor | team gold↗ | Peu a Peu |
One row per championship appearance, as reported by the cited sources.
Results on record
| Year | Show | Class | Placing | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show | Grand Prix Jumping↗ | Winner | Peu a Peu |
From the shows results ledger — every row cited to its source.
Horses
| Horse | Years | Together |
|---|---|---|
| Peu a Peu | until 2015 | Achieved team gold at the 2009 European Championships and several World Cup stage wins in 2009. |
Linked horses have their own cited EquiWiki profile.
Sources
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