Gert Jan Bruggink began riding at a young age as riding runs in his family, his partner Pia-Luise Aufrecht competes at an international level, and his sister Marleen is also an elite showjumper. Bruggink quickly made a name for himself in Junior and Young Rider competitions, winning European Championship medals in 1997, 2000, and 2001. He stepped up to senior competitions in 2003, competing at the European Championships where his team finished 8th.
The following year, Gert Jan represented his country at the 2004 Olympic Games, finishing 4th in the Team event. He also competed at the 2002 World Championships and continued to build his international experience.
| Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Casparo 26 | 0 EUR | |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 1500 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.40m) | Casparo 26 | 7120 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.10m) | Casparo 26 | 1000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15m) | Casparo 26 | 1200 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45m) | Casparo 26 | 26100 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 1270 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45m) | Casparo 26 | 25700 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.60m) | Casparo 26 | 300000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.50m) | Casparo 26 | 93200 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45m) | Casparo 26 | 25375 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.25m) | Casparo 26 | 2000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 8000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.20m) | Casparo 26 | 1300 EUR |
| 44 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 3080 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 4000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.40m) | Casparo 26 | 1572 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.55m) | Casparo 26 | 93800 EUR |
| 44 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.30/1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 5000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 1500 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 3000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.15m) | Casparo 26 | 3000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.50/1.55m) | Casparo 26 | 60400 EUR |
| 48 | Charmeur | 0 EUR | |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45m) | Casparo 26 | 25000 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45m) | Casparo 26 | 5160 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.40m) | Casparo 26 | 1845 EUR |
| 44 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.25m) | Casparo 26 | 5000 EUR |
| 44 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35m) | Casparo 26 | 2060 EUR |
| Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35m) | Chanyon | 3020 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.15m) | Chanyon | 3000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.10m) | Chanyon | 1000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.55/1.60m) | Chanyon | 155700 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45/1.50m) | Chanyon | 92000 EUR |
| 47 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35m) | Chanyon | 2015 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45m) | Chanyon | 25100 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.25m) | Chanyon | 5000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.40m) | Chanyon | 1584 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35m) | Chanyon | 1500 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35m) | Chanyon | 1270 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35m) | Chanyon | 3000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45m) | Chanyon | 25500 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45m) | Chanyon | 25000 EUR |
| 50 | Charmeur | 0 EUR | |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.20m) | Chanyon | 1301 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.40m) | Chanyon | 1875 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35m) | Chanyon | 8000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.50/1.55m) | Chanyon | 92250 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.60m) | Chanyon | 300000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35m) | Chanyon | 1500 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15m) | Chanyon | 1200 EUR |
| 47 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.30/1.35m) | Chanyon | 5000 EUR |
| 47 | Chanyon | 0 EUR | |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35m) | Chanyon | 4000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45m) | Chanyon | 5000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.25m) | Chanyon | 2000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.40m) | Chanyon | 7120 EUR |