André Thieme wins in the Grand Prix of Aachen at the Chio - exciting decision in front of an enthusiastic audience

André Thieme wins in the Grand Prix of Aachen at the Chio - exciting decision in front of an enthusiastic audience

The emotional atmosphere at the Chio in Aachen was overwhelming this year when show jumping rider André Thieme won the great price. With a captivating performance in the saddle of Chakaria, the 49-year-old rider from Plau am See prevailed in front of 40,000 enthusiastic spectators in the jump-off against the US rider McLain Ward with Ilex. This tension -charged exam was endowed with 1.5 million euros and offered the audience a breathtaking finale.

The outstanding performance of dressage rider Frederic Wandres with Bluetooth also deserves recognition in the freestyle. The 37-year-old rider from Hagen on the Teutoburg Forest achieved second place with an impressive result of 83.010 percent. Only Isabell Werth from Rheinberg, who achieved an evaluation of 89.095 percent with Wendy, could surpass him.

This event not only combined the world of equestrian sports, but also showed the passion and commitment of the riders. The Chio in Aachen remains an important event in the calendar of the equestrian sports world and inspires a wide audience every year. - nag