Bold Moves at Luhmühlen: Krajewski Secures Title as Tragedy Strikes
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Veteran rider Julia Krajewski took home the top spot at the 2025 German Championships in Eventing at Luhmuhlen, following a day of heartbreak for the sport. Despite the somber mood, Krajewski and her trusted steed, Nickel, held strong, achieving a start-to-finish victory.
Emma Brüssau and Dark Desire, trained by Krajewski, finished a close second, with Calvin Böckmann riding Altair to round out the top three in a rain-soaked final jumping round. Krajewski's victory comes a year after her triumph at the Tokyo Olympics, marking the fourth time she has captured the national title, having previously won in 2018, 2019, and now, 2023.
However, the celebration was bittersweet, as tragedy struck on Saturday during the cross-country phase. Maj-Jonna Ziebell, a fellow competitor, fell with her cherished mount, Chiquita 88, at fence 14C. Despite swift intervention from on-site veterinarians, Chiquita's injuries were severe, ultimately leading to the difficult decision to euthanize the horse at a nearby clinic later that evening. The loss was mourned throughout the eventing community as "a desperately sad one"[1].
The accident did not affect Krajewski's performance, and she went on to claim the title with Nickel. No serious incidents or injuries involving Krajewski's horse were reported during the competition[1].
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[1] Eventing Nation. (2025). Luhmühlen Tragedy. Retrieved from Eventing Nation.
Julia Krajewski, the victorious rider in the 2025 German Championships for Eventing at Luhmuhlen, has a storied career in sports that includes a triumph at the Tokyo Olympics. Despite the recent tragedy that struck the eventing community during the competition at Luhmuhlen, Krajewski managed to secure her victory with her trusted steed, Nickel.
