| Hobbies |
Reading. (omroepbrabant.nl, 30 Dec 2019) |
| Injuries |
In 2010 and 2012 she underwent ankle surgery. (sannevoets.com, 28 Feb 2021; omroepbrabant.nl, 09 Dec 2012; horses.nl, 25 Mar 2011) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"With your ultimate goal in mind, you can take on the whole world. Pain then becomes relative again." (sannevoets.com, 28 Feb 2021) |
| Awards and honours |
In 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018 she was named Sportswoman of the Year in Oss, Netherlands. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2021; bd.nl, 01 Feb 2018; desleuteloss.nl, 16 Feb 2017)
In 2016 she was named Rider of the Year by the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation [KNHS], becoming the first Para athlete to win the award. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2021; knhs.nl, 16 Jan 2017)
In 2016 she was named Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau in the Netherlands, in recognition of her gold medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2021)
In 2016 she received the Medal of Honour from the municipality of Oss in the Netherlands. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Aug 2021)
In 2014 she received the Dressage Stables Van Baalen [DVB] Foundation Award. (cobyvanbaalen.nl, 24 Jan 2014) |
| Ambitions |
To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (fei.org, 12 Oct 2022) |
| Impairment |
She was born with a condition that affected her joints and weakened both her legs. The mobility of both limbs was further reduced after she fell from a horse in 2001. "I always mount from the right because my right leg is way stronger than my left one." (FEI YouTube channel, 13 Aug 2021; sannevoets.com, 28 Feb 2021; thepeninsulaqatar.com, 07 Mar 2015; Athlete, 08 Aug 2012) |
| Other information |
OCCUPATION
She has done writing and speaking work for her own company, Sanne Voets Texts and Inspirations. "In addition to my intensive programme as a top athlete, I write, correct and rewrite all kinds of texts for various clients, give speeches at various types of organisations and make original, inspiring contributions to events, because sport can serve as a metaphor almost anywhere! I am available to tell teams and companies about trial and error, making a difference by staying true to yourself, guarding your comfort zone and how teamwork helps everyone progress." She has also worked as a freelance reporter covering dressage competitions, and as editor-in-chief of various special interest magazines. (LinkedIn profile, 25 Jul 2022; sannevoets.com, 28 Feb 2021)
FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree in communications at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. (LinkedIn profile, 25 Jul 2022; Athlete, 29 Aug 2021)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
She was an ambassador for the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (kliknieuws.nl, 16 Apr 2020; fei.org, 13 Aug 2019) |
FEI Database
www.sannevoets.com 
www.facebook.com/sanne.voets 
twitter.com/sanne_voets 
instagram.com/sanne_voets 
www.youtube.com/user/sannevoets1 
