Portrait of Philipp Weishaupt

Who is Philipp Weishaupt?

Philipp Weishaupt is a renowned German show jumper, born on July 20, 1985 in Augsburg, Bavaria. He is known for his impressive performances in international equestrian sport and has achieved numerous successes both nationally and internationally.

Growing up on his parents' horse farm in Jettingen, Bavaria, Weishaupt began riding at an early age and took part in competitions at a young age. He is particularly well known for his collaboration with the successful show jumper Ludger Beerbaum, in whose stable he has worked since 2003. Weishaupt has won the German Championships several times and has been successful in major competitions such as the Grand Prix of Aachen.

His notable horses include L.B. Convall and Zineday, with whom he has won important titles. With L.B. Convall he won the Grand Prix of Aachen, among others, and with Zineday he secured the silver medal at the 2023 European Championships. Weishaupt is regarded as a talented rider and trainer who is known for his determined and courageous riding style.

The show jumper also passes on his tips and tricks to riding students. For example, Philipp Weishaupt explains how to master combinations well in the ClipMyHorse.TV Academy:

The career of Philipp Weishaupt

Philipp Weishaupt, born on July 20, 1985 in Augsburg, is an outstanding German show jumper. Growing up on his parents' horse farm in Jettingen, Bavaria, Weishaupt developed a passion for equestrian sport at an early age. He took part in his first competitions at the age of eight and steadily worked his way up the ranks. His career is characterized by success, determination and a deep understanding of horses.

Early years and first successes

Philipp Weishaupt was born with a love of equestrian sport. His parents' farm, which is home to around 70 horses, provided him with the ideal conditions to develop his skills. Even as a child, he stood out for his exceptional talent. With his first own pony Rocky, he gained his first competition experience in classes A and L. A significant step in his career was when he took over Juno, an old Grand Prix horse from his father, which paved the way to higher honors. At the age of 15, Weishaupt was already awarded the Golden Riding Badge, a distinction that honored his outstanding achievements in show jumping.

His talent did not go unnoticed. In 2001 he became German Junior Champion, and in 2002 he won team silver with the German team at the European Junior Championships. In 2006, he made a significant contribution to the German team's bronze medal at the European Young Rider Championships. These successes were the start of an impressive career.

Cooperation with Ludger Beerbaum

A decisive turning point in Weishaupt's career was the internship at Ludger Beerbaum's stables in 2003. What began as a temporary position developed into a permanent collaboration. Weishaupt learned from one of the best and deepened his knowledge and skills in handling horses. In 2007, he completed his rider's examination as the best of his year, which underlined his technical skills and understanding of the sport.

In 2009, Weishaupt won the German Championships in Balve with the horse Souvenir, a triumph that brought him further into the limelight. In 2011, he was nominated as a reserve for the European Championships in Madrid, a recognition of his growing influence in international equestrian sport. In the 16+ years he has been with Beerbaum, Philipp has developed into an outstanding rider and trainer, known for his courage and determination on the course. Ludger Beerbaum describes him as a "go-getter" who excels when it comes to winning.

Highlights and challenges

Philipp Weishaupt has achieved numerous successes in his career. He was German Show Jumping Champion, won the Bundeschampionat for show jumpers twice and is highly praised for his skills in handling young horses. He has represented the German team several times at Nations Cups and is a permanent fixture in international show jumping.

Weishaupt's career has been characterized by significant victories and also by challenges. In 2012, he missed the Olympic Games due to an injury to his horse Monte Bellini, having previously finished fourth in the World Cup final in `s-Hertogenbosch

He celebrated two of his greatest successes with the gray stallion L.B. Convall. In 2016, they won the Grand Prix of Aachen, one of the most prestigious show jumping competitions in the world. The following year, they triumphed in the Grand Prix of Spruce Meadows in Calgary, another prestigious tournament.

Philipp Weishaupt's successful horses

Zineday (*2014)

Sex: gelding
Pedigree: Zinedine x Polydor
Owner: Alice Lawaetz

A new chapter in Weishaupt's career began with the gelding Zineday a Westphalian bred by Franz-Georg Ottmann. Zineday, a talented young star, showed outstanding performances at the 2023 European Championships in Milan. The pair secured the silver medal, a significant milestone for Weishaupt. The gelding, born in 2014 and descended from Zinedine, impressed with his jumping power and strong nerves.

With Zineday Weishaupt has big goals: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are on his agenda. Together with Christian Kukuk and Richard Vogel, Weishaupt was nominated by the DOKR Jumping Committee. "This is a dream come true," said Weishaupt after the nomination, but he remains cautiously optimistic, as injuries are always a risk in competitive sport.

L.B. Convall (*2007)

Sex: Stallion
Pedigree: Colman x Cascavelle
Owner: Ludger Beerbaum Stables

L.B. Convall is an outstanding Holstein stallion who celebrated great success in international show jumping together with Philipp Weishaupt. The grey stallion, born in 2007, was bred by the Holsteiner Verband and was licensed in Elmshorn in 2011. Already at his 30-day test in Schliekau, L.B. Convall impressed with an outstanding final jumping score of 9.23, whereby he received the highest score of 10.0 in free jumping.

He began his sporting career under Christina Liebherr, where he was successful in the youngster tours, before becoming one of the best show jumpers in the world from 2015 under Philipp Weishaupt. Among the greatest successes of L.B. Convall includes victory in the 2016 Grand Prix of Aachen, one of the most prestigious competitions in international show jumping. In the same year, the pair also secured the bronze medal at the German Championships.

In 2017, L.B. Convall continued his success story by winning the Grand Prix of Spruce Meadows in Canada over 1.70 m, a highlight of his career. Weishaupt and L.B. Convall also made a significant contribution to the German team's victory in the Nations' Cup in Aachen. At the European Championships in Gothenburg in the same year, the team took fifth place, while Weishaupt and L.B. Convall finished twelfth in the individual classification.

In addition to his sporting successes, L.B. Convall is also in demand as a sire. Although he only has a few offspring due to his intensive sporting activities, they are already following in their sire's footsteps. One example is the grey mare Zuckerpuppe by Imhoff, who has recorded numerous victories and placings in tests for young show jumpers and currently in medium (M*) level show jumping competitions. Zuckerpuppe achieved an outstanding second place in the warm-up test at the 2020 Bundeschampionat.

L.B. Convall is a prime example of a horse that impresses with exceptional jumping power, technique and passion on the course. His successes have made him and Philipp Weishaupt one of the best-known pairs in international show jumping.

Catoki (*1998)

Sex: Stallion
Height: 169 cm
Breeder: Peter Böge, Schönhorst

Catoki began his career with outstanding performances. In 2001, he secured the title of HLP show jumping champion in Radegast and showed his great talent at an early age. As a five-year-old stallion, he became Vice Bundeschampion in 2003.

His successes continued when he came fourth in the Warendorf Final for six-year-old horses in 2004. From 2005, Catoki established himself as an internationally successful show jumper. Under the rider Philipp Weishaupt, he achieved numerous victories and placings in important World Cup show jumping competitions, Nations Cups and Grand Prix. Particularly noteworthy are his successes at the World Cup show jumping competitions in Vigo (ESP), Bordeaux (FRA), Doha (UAE), La Baule (FRA), Aachen and Hickstead (GBR), as well as at the Grand Prix in Balve, Calgary (CAN), Helsinki (FIN) and Valkenswaard (NED). In 2012, his winnings amounted to almost 380,000 euros.

Just Be Gentle (*2014)

Gender: mare
Pedigree:Tyson x Ticallux verte
Owner: Ludger Beerbaum Stables

Just Be Gentle came under the saddle of Philipp Weishaupt in September 2020, when the then six-year-old mare took her first steps on the international stage. The mare, who had previously been trained by Dutch breeder Larissa Bijl, quickly developed into one of the outstanding young horses in Ludger Beerbaum's team.

The breakthrough came early: in 2021, Weishaupt celebrated a major success with Just Be Gentle when the duo won the Grand Prix as part of the Global Champions Tour (GCT) in Doha. In an exciting jump-off, the pair came out on top with a clear round and a time of 34.37 seconds. This marked the mare's biggest success to date and established her on the international show jumping scene.

In the same year, Just Be Gentle was also successful at the Global Champions League (GCL ), and Philipp Weishaupt and his team celebrated a double victory in the Grand Prix. The victory in Doha not only brought the pair fame, but also prize money of around 124,000 euros.

After around two and a half years of joint success under Philipp Weishaupt, Just Be Gentle is now being managed by Christian Kukuk now. Kukuk, who also rides in Ludger Beerbaum's team, will continue to train the mare in the future. Weishaupt sees this change as a positive development for the team, as the mare will remain in the stable and not move to another rider.

Philipp Weishaupt's greatest successes

The show jumping rider has achieved a number of national and international successes in his career. You can find his greatest successes in chronological order in the table.

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Personal philosophy and lifestyle

Philipp Weishaupt is known for his unwavering will and his willingness to take risks in order to win. His courage and determination, coupled with a deep passion for the sport, make him an outstanding rider. His close collaboration with Ludger Beerbaum has had a strong influence on him and made him one of the best riders for young horses.

Conclusion

Philipp Weishaupt is a leading representative of German show jumping who stands out for his impressive successes and his dedicated work in training young horses. His successes with L.B. Convall and his ambitious goals for the future make him an inspirational figure in equestrian sport. With a clear vision and a strong team behind him, he strives to continue to be successful on the world's major show arenas in the future.