Interviews

Maximilian Lill is a man with many talents. The Bavarian equestrian who won the bronze medal at the German Championships in Balve this year is not only a successful national team rider, but is also active as an internationally sought-after trainer, auction organizer and head of a sports and training stable. spring-reiter.de spoke with the 32-year-old, who … Read More

Leonie Böckmann has the horse gene in her DNA. Horses have been a part of the life of the internationally successful show jumper from the very beginning. Her father, Gilbert Böckmann, a successful national prize rider and internationally sought-after trainer, is one of four sons of the founder of Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke, Anton Böckmann. The 27-year-old today won already in the pony saddle and secured … Read More

He speaks as fast as Richard Vogel rides: Ralf Runge is always on the go when it comes to his verbal skills. The 63-year-old bursts like a waterfall. The Rhineland-Palatinate native with his home in Montabaur has a lot to say. Since March 2025, he has been the co-head coach of the German show jumping team and supports Bundestrainer Otto Becker by, among other things, taking care of … Read More

They have captured the hearts of the Hamburg audience: Simon Heineke and the 18-year-old Cordillo jumped to second place in the Hamburg Derby, making the world's toughest course look almost like a high jump – and thus providing one of the most beautiful and emotional moments of the traditional tournament. In an interview with spring-reiter.de … Read More

Steve Guerdat has come to the DKB Horse Week in Hohen Wieschendorf with four horses for me, including his World Championship hopes for Aachen No. 1 and No. 2. This is the Olympic champion’s debut at the four-star event with Ostsee charm. Which horses does he have? What does he particularly enjoy? How does he look at the future of the tournament? On the sidelines … Read More

This is what fine riding looks like: Patrick Stühlmeyer is a pleasure to watch. The top trainer at the Schockemöhle stables is a true stylist in the spring saddle and makes a world cup competition over 1.60m look like a dressage test. Just recently, the German champion of 2024 has had a successful season in the indoor and world cup competitions, is … Read More

She is a true trailblazer, a new star that has suddenly appeared in the sky of the German equestrian scene in recent months. She radiates – not only in the metaphorical sense, but also in a way that is unmistakable. For Tomma Thiesen, who suddenly appears at international competitions at the age of 19 and who is so young … Read More

After her sensational third Grand Prix victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour recently in Miami, Katrin Eckermann is aiming for the LGCT stage in Mexico this weekend. In an interview, Katrin Eckermann looks back on her success in Miami, and talks about her special connection to Dialou Blue PS and … Read More

He is currently the number two in the world rankings: Kent Farrington secured nine Grand Prix victories alone in 2025. spring-reiter.de had the opportunity to speak with the American about the ups and downs in show jumping and his motivation during the Rolex Round Table discussion as part of the Dutch Masters, and he explained, … Read More

„Chances multiply when you take them,“ the Chinese philosopher Sunzi knew that already. Tom Schewe early internalized the principle of maximizing opportunities. Coming from a non-horse-riding family, he had to fight for his passion, the sport of horse riding, even as a child. He worked at a riding stable nearby to earn his riding lessons, … Read More