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Cloppenburg Reitertage: Kai Thomann conquers the Grand Prix for the first time!
The Cloppenburger Reitertage 2025 offers exciting competitions in dressage and jumping with over 600 participants.
Cloppenburg Reitertage: Kai Thomann conquers the Grand Prix for the first time!
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the eagerly awaited Cloppenburg Riding Days took place, where the best riders in the region competed for the Weser-Ems championship titles and the grand prizes. The event attracted numerous spectators and proved to be a true highlight in calendar equestrian sport. Loud NWZonline The field of participants was diverse and impressive, with over 2,100 starts and 1,600 horses that made the places shake.
Kai Thomann from the Falkenberg riding and driving group was able to secure the Grand Prix of Public Insurance this afternoon. This was a very special moment for him as it was his first win at this prestigious event. Thomann impressed in an amazing jump-off in which he set a best time of 32.65 seconds, followed by Sandra Wilharm, who was only 0.18 seconds slower. Emelie Pieper from RV Hellefeld rounded off the top three.
Championship results
The Weser-Ems show jumping championship was won by Tobias Schwarz from RV Oldenburger Münsterland. Thomas Schulze from RuFV St. Georg Georgsmarienhütte triumphed in dressage. The conditions on the 1,300 square meter jumping arena were optimal, so that even the challenging obstacles up to 1.45 meters high did not represent an insurmountable hurdle for the top riders. Well-known faces like Guido Klatte Jr. and Patrick Bölle were also at the start, but were unable to win this time.
- Großer Preis der Springreiter:
- Kai Thomann (RuFG Falkenberg) – 1. Platz
- Sandra Wilharm (St. Hubertus Garrel) – 2. Platz
- Emelie Pieper (RV Hellefeld) – 3. Platz
A festival of equestrian sports
The Cloppenburg Riding Days, which took place from June 25th to 29th, 2025, offered a comprehensive program with a variety of competitions in dressage and show jumping. In addition to the decisive tests, there was also the traditional supporting program with the lifestyle exhibition “Cloppenburger Landlust” and more. In addition to the sporting highlights, visitors were able to enjoy the offerings from food trucks in a relaxed atmosphere, which provided for their physical well-being, while exhibitors presented fashion and equestrian products. For the little visitors there was a children's paradise where pony rides and other activities awaited them. The “Riders Help Children – Future Prize” was also awarded in particular, an initiative that supports a good cause.
What is particularly pleasing is the support of the best teams that have won awards in dressage and jumping. The consistency and quality of the riders and horses not only show the high standard of equestrian sport in the region, but also the great passion that is shown for this wonderful sport. Events like this are exactly what brings the community together and provides a great experience for everyone involved.
The Falkenberg riding and driving community and the Equestrian Sports Association Weser-Ems e.V. put together a celebration of equestrian sports that was brimming with joy and passion. As Mr. Jörg Maier from the Equestrian Sports Association reports, these experiences will hopefully inspire many riders to continue practicing their sport with joy and enthusiasm. The Equestrian Sports Association answers questions about the Cloppenburg Equestrian Days and other activities on its official website psvwe.de.