| Charlotte Lenherr | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Charlotte Lenherr |
| Nationality |  Switzerland |
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Born | December 29, 1970 |
Charlotte Lenherr (born December 29, 1970) is a Swiss dressage rider. [1] She competed at three European Dressage Championships, including in 2017, 2019 and 2023. Lenherr was also part of the Swiss team during the 2022 FEI World Championships. [2]
In 2021 and 2023 she became Swiss national champion. [3]
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