Kristaps  Neretnieks

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Kristaps Neretnieks made history as the first Latvian showjumper to compete at the Olympic Games, finishing 23rd individually in Tokyo 2020 with Valour. In 2025, he continued to raise the bar by winning two CSI5* classes at the prestigious Hamburg Derby—claiming the 1.45m with Valour and the 1.50m with Corlansky Pro. Shortly after, he secured victory in a 1.60m class at CHI Pärnu with Quintair.

A regular contender at the European Championships, Neretnieks is known for his precision, speed, and double clear rounds at CSI5* level. His strategic riding and effective partnership with horses like Valour and Corlansky Pro have earned him a reputation as a sharp technician.

With a mix of Grand Prix success and a historic Olympic presence, Kristaps Neretnieks has established himself as the leading figure in Latvian showjumping and a rising force on the European circuit.

Riders
#110
FEI Ranking

Rolex Series participation

  • CSIO 5* Falsterbo 2025
    25th

Kristaps  Neretnieks at the Rolex Series

Years
Events

Horse-rider combination

Valour

Horse informations
Owner Feruz Abdullaev , Kn Sports Sia
Breeder Nicole Lüttmann
Studbook WESTF
Sex Gelding
Color Bay
Birth 2010
Sire Verdi TN
Dam Curley Sue
Sire of Dam Calido I
25th
Falsterbo (2025)

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