German young talents shine in Hagen: two gold medals in dressage!

German young talents shine in Hagen: two gold medals in dressage!

German equestrian sport is doing well all around – this is shown by the successes at the Future Champions tournament in Hagen am Teutoburg Forest. On Thursday, our young riders were able to win two gold medals at the Dressage Nations Cup and even take silver in jumping. A great occasion to celebrate the talents of tomorrow!

How reitturniere.de reported that the German juniors and the young riders won their competitions. In the U16 individual competition, Leni-Sophie Gosmann and her mare Diamantini Ea WE were unbeatable and achieved an impressive 72.810 percent. Madlin Tillmann followed closely with a strong 72.619 percent and secured second place, while Maya Victoria Irene Waechter took third place.

Successful team performance

Germany didn't just shine in the individual rankings. The junior team scored a total of 145,429 points and relegated Denmark and the Netherlands to the places. In the U14 division, the riders led by Caroline Roost also made it onto the winner's podium. Her team won by over 11 points ahead of Belgium and France, with Marielen Theresa Osterhoff leading the individual ranking with a sensational 80.775 percent.

The situation at the Junior Nations Cup looked a little different: Here Ireland secured the title, while Germany came in second place, just one point behind and with a total of five penalty points. Leo Renner, Fabio Thielen, Lennard Tillmann and Emma Bachl were the talents who brought home the silver for Germany. Young coach Eberhard Seemann was positive about the team exhibition and the podium places achieved.

An event for the whole family

The Future Champions tournament is not only a stage for the best riders in Germany, but also an excellent showcase for equestrian sport as a whole. Every year the youth and the best young riders in the country gather here. Further details can be found in the reporting by hooforia.com, where the great importance of such tournaments for equestrian sports is highlighted. This event is the only junior Nations Cup tournament in Germany and attracts talented riders and numerous spectators every year. Admission is free for all spectators.

The lively interest in equestrian sports in Germany is also reflected in the numbers. According to a study by pferd-aktuell.de Around 11.2 million people in Germany are interested in riding and around 2.32 million describe themselves as active riders. The Germans continue to show great commitment to equestrian sport, and the successes from Hagen make it clear that the future generation is promising.