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The five-star winner who defied the odds by going from a paralysed arm to riding at the European Championships in 26 days

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3CNF3AC Woodstock, Oxon, UK. 20th Sep, 2025. Felix Vogg of Switzerland riding Frieda during the cross country at the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship at Blenheim Palace on September 20, 2025, Woodstock, United Kingdom (Photo by Maxime David - MXIMD Pictures) Credit: MXIMD Pictures/Alamy Live News

Don’t ever tell Felix Vogg he can’t do something. On 23 August last summer, his arm was paralysed in a fall. Just 26 days later, against all medical prognosis, he was riding for his country in the European Eventing Championships. A month after that, he won Maryland five-star, the first Swiss rider to record two victories at the highest level.

Felix Vogg with his two five-star winners Cartania and Colero, at his base near Geneva. Credit: Maxime David – MXIMD Pictures

“When I got up from the fall, I thought I was fine although it was hurting a bit,” describes Felix, 35. “I tried to get on to my next horse, but needed two people to help me and then I really couldn’t ride.”

Things deteriorated rapidly as the adrenaline wore off, until he was unable to move his entire arm – bar the hand.

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