Jean-Maurice Bonneau

Biography

Jean-Maurice Bonneau (15 May 1959 – 18 March 2024) was a French equestrian and coach. Bonneau was born in Vendée, France in 1959. He first learned to ride at age 12, and in 1984 he followed his older brothers Jean-Pierre and André into a professional equestrian career. Bonneau represented France at international competitions, including at World Championships and European Championships. He won the bronze medal at the 1995 European Show Jumping Championships in St. Gallen together with Hervé Godignon, Roger-Yves Bost and Alexandra Ledermann. After he retired from riding, he became a coach. He…