| Hobbies |
Spending time with family, sports. (jumpernews.com, 08 Mar 2022; reiterrevue.de, 08 Mar 2022) |
| Hero / Idol |
Austrian equestrian jumper Hugo Simon. (sport.orf.at, 09 Aug 2022) |
| Injuries |
In May 2019 he sustained a multiple fracture of his left shoulder at an event in La Baule, France. After undergoing surgery it was expected that he would need a two-month break from competition, but he returned to the saddle at the end of June in Knokke, Belgium. (usef.org, 30 Jun 2019; pferderevue.at, 23 May 2019) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"I do not care about climbing the ranking list. I focus on doing a good job, on making my horses grow and having fun with them." (equnews.com, 01 Mar 2017) |
| Awards and honours |
He has received the Goldenes Reitabzeichen [Golden Riding Badge] in Germany. (maxkuehner.de, 22 Feb 2017) |
| Famous relatives |
His Danish wife Liv has competed in dressage at grand prix level. His daughter Jolie won the 2021 Austrian Junior Pony Showjumping Championships in Darmstadt-Kranichstein. (newsrnd.com, 01 Jan 2022; maxkuehner.de, 03 Dec 2021; pferd-und-sport.de, 15 Feb 2021; eqwo.net, 29 Nov 2020) |
| Ambitions |
To compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (sport.orf.at, 09 Aug 2022) |
| Other information |
STABLES
In 2004 he established MK Sporthorses in Starnberg, Germany. "For me, I enjoy training younger horses. I love seeing a horse grow into the sport. It is vital for me to have the everyday business covered by [his wife] Liv, as I am travelling almost every weekend all year." (Facebook page, 29 Sep 2022; newsrnd.com, 01 Jan 2022; maxkuehner.de, 03 Dec 2021; hcjmagazine.com, 14 Apr 2020; worldofshowjumping.com, 16 Mar 2020; life.kingslandequestrian.com, 02 Mar 2020)
COMPETING FOR AUSTRIA
He previously represented Germany at international level, but switched to compete for Austria at the beginning of 2015. "For a long time we have had a residence in Austria. As a child I started riding at Reitsportzentrum Mauring together with [Austrian jumper] Julia Kayser. In addition, with me living in Bavaria [Germany], Austria is closer than northern Germany." (noellefloyd.com, 15 Dec 2014)
BUSINESS OWNER
In 2007 he co-founded LeaseForce AG, a banking and independent leasing company. "The main intention of the company is to be one of the leaders in different niche markets. For example, we are one of the biggest leasing companies for forestry machines. That's what I do after riding. [Riding and running a business] also benefit from each other from time to time. Many people that I work together with, I got to know from the sport and some of my business acquaintances are into showjumping." (maxkuehner.de, 05 May 2021; worldofshowjumping.com, 16 Mar 2020)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as a riders' spokesperson for the International Equestrian Federation [FEI], and on the board of the International Jumping Riders Club [IJRC]. "When I worked with the FEI Jumping Committee as athlete representative, I have to say I had a very good time. We had a strong group and made some tough decisions. And I think it is fantastic that we have the IJRC, a good channel to share our views." (maxkuehner.de, 05 May 2021; worldofshowjumping.com, 16 Mar 2020) |
| General highlights |
He helped Austria to team bronze at the 2023 European Championship.
He was selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. |
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