My live with horses

I my first E-jumping I was sitting on pony Prince and 8 years old. It was at a regional tournament in Baden-Württemberg, where the judges sit on these typical tractor trailers – including a beer bench, beer table and a giant bell for the start. My parents were at least as excited as I was and filmed my ride from that judge trailer. Thus, you cannot only watch the ride on that film but also hear the judges comments. Already at that moment, their comments hit the nail on the head: ”She’s better in show jumping than dressage!” In this E-jumping tournament I came second. I was mostly worse in dressage. Dressage tests have always been an obligatory discipline for me!

Of course, meanwhile I know that dressage is the basis for each show-jumping course, but my heart belongs to show jumping. Every day, I enjoy horses, riding and show jumping taking the centre stage in my life. And I am grateful, deeply grateful to all the people who support me: my family, my coach, my sponsors, keepers and friends.

Of course, this sport is no walk in the park, particularly on top level. Each week has seven days with far more than eight working hours per day, each weekend you go from one fully challenging tournament to the next tournament, there is hardly any time for a private life, holidays or hobbies a side riding. However, this life is an absolute privilege for me and I am happy to share some of my special life with you through this website: the highlights, the victories, the successes, exciting and thrilling moments – it never becomes boring! Nevertheless, there are also hard times, injured horses, own injuries, defeats and disappointment – that’s also part of the game!

Horses and equestrian sport can influence people – they made me what I am today: Your horse and equestrian sport-loving

Pia-Luise Aufrecht