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

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.