Chris Kappler (born February 9, 1967) is an American show jumper and horse trainer.

He started riding at age nine, and began his show career training with Alex Jayne.

[5] At the 2003 Pan American Games, Kappler won the team gold and individual silver riding Royal Kaliber.

[7] By 2018, Kappler decided to stop riding competitively and focus on training horses and riders.

[8] Kappler is a resident of the Pittstown section of Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.