Carrie Schopf

Carrie Schopf (Armenian: Քերի Շոպֆ; born 13 April 1957) is an American-born Armenian dressage rider. She became the first Armenian equestrian ever to compete at an FEI-level championship.

Carrie Schopf
Carrie Schopf and Saumur in 2019
Personal information
Full nameCarrie Schopf
NationalityArmenian, American
Born13 April 1957
Sport
Country Armenia
SportEquestrian
Coached byChristoph Koschel

Biography

Schopf was introduced to dressage while studying at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Born in the United States, she has competed internationally for her native country, as well as both Germany and Armenia. Both Schopf's maternal and fraternal grandparents fled Armenia during the Armenian genocide of the early twentieth century. Her maternal grandparents sought refuge in Beirut, while her fraternal grandparents sought refuge in the USA by way of Azerbaijan and Georgia. She is married to German businessman and dressage rider Bernd Schopf, and divides her time between Bremen and Wellington, Florida.[1]

Schopf competed at the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam, where she placed 58th in the individual competition aboard her horse Saumur. In doing so, she became the first Armenian representative at any FEI-level equestrian championships.[2]

References
  1. "Carrie Schopf". FEI International Equine Federation. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  2. "Quick Notes from the Grand Prix at the 2019 European Dressage Championships". Eurodressage. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2020.


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