Eric van der Vleuten

Eric has had a long and successful career in show jumping and has worked as coach of the Spanish and Norwegian showjumping teams.. He received the 2016 Andre Heijligers Award for the person who has contributed the most to equestrianism. His son Maikel was part of the Dutch showjumping squad that won silver in the team event at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. His other son Eric Jr. has also competed in the sport at an elite level.