Patrick Heckl

About

Instagram star and equestrian rider who started working and training at Wieger de Boer's dressage training stable in Norderstedt in January 2019. He has over 220,000 followers on his patrickheckl Instagram account where he shares information on raising and caring for horses.

Before Fame

He fell in love with horses at a young age and then took an apprenticeship as a horse manager after he graduated from school.

Trivia

His training with Uwe Schwanz and Jasmine Sanche-Burge helped him compete in class M equestrian events. He started the equestrian themed Pferdemist Podcast in 2025.

Family Life

His mother Doris has helped him raise and care for his horses. He has dated fellow horse trainer Lea-Sophie Jell.

Associated With

He went to the premiere of the German film The Inspection starring Jeremy Pope.