TOR CHALERMCHARN

Chalermcharn "Tor" Yotviriyapanit is a prominent elite dressage athlete representing Thailand. While his equestrian background encompasses both Eventing and Show Jumping, he has spent over thirty years refining his expertise in Dressage through intensive training and participation in international competitions.

 

Tor’s equestrian journey commenced at age 10. By 11, he was training in Australia, gaining a strong foundation in Eventing and Jumping before transitioning to competitive Dressage. He later advanced his expertise in Switzerland under the mentorship of Swiss rider Hans Staub, a long-term coach and associate. This intensive preparation enabled Tor to debut for the Thai National Team at the 1995 Southeast Asian Games in Chiang Mai, where he secured a Team Gold medal. In 1998, Tor relocated to Denmark to train at the BlueHors stable with Lars Petersen; he subsequently represented Thailand at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games, earning a Team Bronze medal. In 2001, Tor resumed training with Hans Staub to prepare for the 2002 Busan Asian Games, advancing his skills to the Grand Prix level. Under Mr. Staub's guidance at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games, Tor led his new mount to victory, capturing double Bronze medals in both Team and Individual Dressage.

 

In 2014, Tor relocated to France to train at Saumur Dressage with Master Alain Francois, participating in various international events before representing Thailand at the Incheon Asian Games. Beginning in late 2015, Tor established a new training base near Hamburg, Germany, under the tutelage of Grand Prix rider Johanna von Fircks, former Director of Gestuet Nymphenburg. Competing with his partner, Best of Nymphenburg, Tor secured a Team Silver medal for Thailand at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur. In August 2018, he competed in his second Asian Games in Indonesia, earning a Team Bronze medal aboard Jazz Royal 2. In 2024, Tor returned to Germany to train under Matthias A. Rath at Gestüt Schafhof in Frankfurt, where he was introduced to his new mount, Sant Jordi—owned by Dr. Harald Link, President of the Thailand Equestrian Federation, and his sponsor, Mrs. Nunthinee Tanner. Following their successful development as a partnership, they competed in the 2025 SEA Games, securing Team Gold alongside the rest of the young team.

 

Beyond his competitive achievements, Tor is a dedicated coach, mentoring aspiring riders for both national and international arenas. He holds numerous certifications and has completed FEI Official Courses in Judging and Coaching. His tenure as an FEI 2* Dressage Judge and FEI 2* Technical Delegate in Eventing includes notable appointments at the 2010 Adelaide CCI 4*, the 2012 Bromont CCI/CIC 3*, and the 2011 Southeast Asian Games, alongside judging various national competitions across Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

 

Drawing upon his extensive background in professional training and coaching, Tor managed a local equestrian club before founding his own facility, House of Horse Riding Club, in central Bangkok in June 2015.

 

The academy specializes in foundational riding instruction for youth, preparing students for competitive athletic programs. Beyond coaching, Tor operates HorseMove Thailand, a prominent equestrian social media platform with a significant presence across Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The company provides specialized public relations and event management services for the equestrian sector, alongside professional videography, photography, software development, web solutions, and digital media services tailored to the industry.