Equestrian Sport

Western riding - from ranch work to a prestigious competition sport

Western riding has its roots in the work of cowboys and is now one of the most popular riding styles in the world. Disciplines such as reining, trail and western pleasure are all part of western riding. Find out all about this traditional riding style.

The domestic horse: Everything you need to know about breeds, keeping, life expectancy and domestication

The domestic horse (Equus caballus) is the domesticated form of the wild horse and has played an important role in human history, from ancient times to modern equestrian sport.

Buying a Horse - How Do I Find a Horse That Suits Me?

Buying your own horse is a dream that many riders have. Buying a horse requires careful consideration, not only because of the cost of the horse, but also to find a horse that suits your needs.

Endurance riding: Everything you need to know at a glance

In this article, you will learn all about endurance riding - a fascinating equestrian discipline that takes us on a unique journey with our beloved partner, the horse.

Vaulting: More than acrobatics on horseback

Vaulting is more than just an introduction to equestrian sports or acrobatics on horseback. Read here about the health and social benefits of vaulting for young and old.

Breed portrait German Riding Pony - Versatile athletes

The German Riding Pony has established itself as a true all-round talent as a permanent fixture in competition and leisure sport.

Find a riding school: Tips and criteria for a successful search

Find the perfect riding school with our practical checklist. Discover important criteria for the ideal riding lessons, qualified riding instructors and species-appropriate keeping of the school horses to ensure you enjoy riding.

The Bundeschampionat in Warendorf

Find out all about the Bundeschampionat, the most important show for young horses in Germany, and discover the stars of tomorrow in dressage, show jumping and eventing.

Lily Attwood: Up-and-coming British show jumper with big ambitions

Lily Attwood is a talented British show jumper who has made a name for herself in international equestrian sport with her impressive performances and tireless ambition.

Sandra Auffarth: Her greatest successes and the life behind them

From her beginnings with the pony Faryno to Olympic gold medals and world championship titles - discover the inspiring story of a true equestrian legend.

Marvin Jüngel: From talented youngster to two-time derby winner

From young rider from Zwickau to winner of the Hamburg Derby - Marvin Jüngel impresses the equestrian world.

André Thieme: The path of a front-runner

André Thieme is an outstanding show jumper who excels on both national and international stages. His path from dressage rider to successful show jumper and his impressive successes are remarkable.

Dorothee Schneider: An icon of the dressage world

With passion, talent and hard work, she has achieved numerous successes on the national and international stage. This article sheds light on her life, her career and the special horses that have accompanied her along the way.

Stallion husbandry: guidelines for a healthy and happy horse life

Stallion management is an area of horse management that requires special responsibility and attention.

Riding badges in equestrian sport

Riding badges play a central role in equestrian sport and serve as recognized benchmarks for the professional qualification and ability of riders.

The German Show Jumping and Dressage Derby Hamburg

The Derby has a long tradition dating back to 1920 and is considered one of the most important tournaments in the equestrian world.

The Olympic Games in equestrian sport

The Olympic Games in equestrian sports have a long tradition, but in the beginning women were not allowed to compete. Equestrian sport is now one of the few sports at the Olympic Games where women and men have equal rights.

The diversity of driving

With its wide variety of disciplines, driving offers plenty of variety for equestrian athletes.

Your first horse: costs, time and everything else you need to consider

Your first horse, a dream or a nightmare? To make sure your first horse doesn't turn into a nightmare, we have summarized all the important information for you here.

Eventing: Tamra Smith Wins the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event remains the best weekend of the year!

Shutterfly - an Unforgettable Champion in Show Jumping

Shutterfly was a legend in the equestrian world, sadly he passed away on January 28, 2023.

International Festhalle Riding Tournament Frankfurt (IFRF)

The IFRF is the meeting place for the best riders just before Christmas. Find out everything about the International Festhalle Riding Tournament in Frankfurt.

Sport horses in the spotlight: DSP Alice

DSP Alice, the talented show jumper owned by German rider Simone Blum, has taken the show jumping world by storm.

Sport Horses in the Spotlight: Baloutinue

When Baloutinue (Balou Du Rouet x Landor S) saw the light of day on April 5, 2010, no one could have imagined that this horse would go on to win team silver at the Olympic Games in Tokyo with Laura Kraut and other successes in show jumping.

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