Sönke Rothenberger secures championship title at Balve Optimum 2025!

Sönke Rothenberger secures championship title at Balve Optimum 2025!

The LONGINES BALVE OPTIMUM 2025 opened its doors on Friday and attracted thousands of equestrian sports fans to Balve this weekend. Until June 15th, visitors can experience top performances in equestrian sport in the picturesque grounds around Wocklum Castle. It is an event that not only brings the professionals onto the big stage, but also noticeably lives out the community spirit of equestrian sport.

The best riders in Germany competed at the tournament. In dressage, Sönke Rothenberger won the coveted title of German champion on his successful partner Fendi. Second place went to Matthias Alexander Rath on Destacado, followed by equestrian icon Isabell Werth, who took third place with Special Blend. There was also a hard fight for the title in show jumping: Mario Stevens secured victory on Starissa. These successes are not only a confirmation of individual excellence, but also an expression of the high level that characterizes the LONGINES BALVE OPTIMUM. The best of the best come together here - including greats like Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Ingrid Klimke, who make the event a celebration of equestrian art.

Festive atmosphere for young and old

The atmosphere around the tournament has been described as particularly lively and inviting. “Together between young and old” is the motto that is very important here. Families and equestrian fans come together to celebrate athletic achievements and share the love of horses. The organizers, especially the tournament management under Rosalie von Landsberg-Velen and Barbara Gräfin von Brühl, have done a great job to put together a colorful supporting program. Show acts, a variety of culinary offerings and evening events round off the experience and offer entertainment for all age groups.

The LONGINES BALVE OPTIMUM has a long family tradition in equestrian sports that began 65 years ago. The slogan "This is us! We're Balve-Optimum" illustrates the pride and joy that exists in this community. It is a place where riders of all ages can shine and world class equestrian sport is celebrated.

A look into the future

With an ongoing passion for riding and a clear view of the future, we are already working towards the LONGINES BALVE OPTIMUM 2026. Visitors can look forward to further impressive competitions and a glimpse of the upcoming champions. The enthusiasm that radiates from this event continues over the years, attracting the best talent and passionate spectators every time.

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Thanks to the organization, the sponsor support and, above all, the fantastic acceptance of the audience, the LONGINES BALVE OPTIMUM 2025 will go down in the annals of equestrian sport. The spectators agree: there is something very special in the air here.