Drama in Luhmühlen: Horse Chiquita sleeped after falling!

Drama in Luhmühlen: Horse Chiquita sleeped after falling!

Luhmühlen, Deutschland - A sad incident overshadowed versatility in Luhmühlen. During the demanding terrain, there was a tragic fall, in which the horse Chiquita died on June 14, 2025. The 13-year-old mare, under the saddle of the rider Maj-Jonna Ziebell, was seriously injured and had to be brought to an veterinary clinic after a veterinary examination. Unfortunately, the decision was made to put the injured horse to sleep, which gave the rider great suffering. Ziebell expressed her grief about the loss and describes the situation as a difficult blow for her and the entire team.

The competitions in Luhmühlen are traditionally a meeting point for best riders and horses from all over the world. Nevertheless, the event also offers the area of ​​tension for emotional moments that go beyond competition. In addition to the tragic incident, the championship in Luhmühlen also has bright spots to offer, such as the performance of the athletes.

leadership and championship mood

Julia Krajewski, the Olympic champion of Tokyo, leads after the area of ​​the terrain at the German Championships. She rides her eleven -year -old stallion Nickel and drew attention to herself with a solid appearance, even though she conceded 2.4 penalty points for time crossing. The competition for the title remains exciting, because the competition does not sleep.

with Emma Brüssau, who has improved from fifth place with her horse Dark Desire, a strong field of participants is shown. The final jump will take place on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., in which it will decide who can wear the ultimate crown of the championship. The spectators can look forward to a gripping final.

European Championships in Luhmühlen

This year's championships are not just a national highlight. Preparations for the upcoming European Championships in Luhmühlen are already in full swing. Numerous nations take part in these competitions that begin on July 23, 2025. Germany can send proud twelve riders into the race, while other countries are limited to a maximum of six participants. luhmühlen is known for its first -class organization and has geared a total of over 60 years of alignment tests, including five European championships and a world championship.

This year Luhmühlen has once again been selected by the World Association of Reitsport (FEI). The region can therefore look forward to a major sporting event that not only attracts the best riders in Europe, but also focuses on commitment and passion for equestrian sport. This also underlines the 100,000 EUR total prices that are waiting for the best individual riders and teams.

The patron of the championships is none other than Alfons Hörmann, President of the German Olympic Sports Association. At the international level, numerous experts from the various disciplines will accompany the competitions, including the technical delegate Gert Naber and Parcour heads such as Mike Etherington-Smith.

This should be noted that Luhmühlen is not only a place of sport, but also a scene that causes emotions - both joy and grief - and which brings together the best talents in equestrian sport. Despite the sad news of Chiquita, the enthusiasm for equestrian sports remains unbroken.