Pentecostal Horse Riding Contest Set for Its 65th Edition
Pasewalk, a happening place in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germania, is all set to rock with the 65th Pasewalk Pfingstturnier kicking off on Saturday. Head over to Volkskulturpark 2, where Martin Kühl's crew has transformed a once humble farm into a chic equestrian sports arena fitted with stables, a large indoor arena, and a vast tournament field. Generations of horse enthusiasts have strutted their stuff on this very battleground, with the initial tournament organized by Sektion Pferdesport Pasewalk up to 1990. After its rebranding as Pasewalker Pferdesportverein in 1990, the tradition continues!
Medallic maestros from Brandenburg and MV to grace the presence
132 big-leaguers have showed up for this year's tournament, with three classes being split into two sections due to the staggering count. Expect some major riders from Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, tribunes of state championships, to join the fray. RSV Polzow will bring 20 riders, spearheaded by the Ebel-Jürgens power couple, Anna and Ulf, alongside their uncle Olaf Jürgens. The dynamic duo boasts a whopping six state championship wins! While Ulf Ebel bagged the defending title in the Grand Prix last year, his missus, Anna Ebel-Jürgens bagged a victory in the championship's prequel - the second highest jumping class.
High-stakes individual contests on the roster
It's going to be intense! The likes of Rene Hackbarth from Holzendorf (Uckermark), who recently clinched the Grand Prix trophy at the Trent on Rügen, are in cracking form. His buddy, Thomas Schröter, sparkled at the tournament in Groß Vielen. No slacking, Philipp Makowei from Gadebusch is also a force to reckon with, despite having the longest ride to Pasewalk. Buckle up, it's shaping up to be a thrilling 14 jumping competitions in Pasewalk!
The tour de force begins on Saturday at 07:30 AM with trials and tribulations for young horses aged 4 to 7. A 1.20-meter jumping class (Kl.L) part of the VG L-Spring-Cup follows at 12:30 PM. The Pasewalk voltige group will grace our presence then. At 2:30 PM, a youngster jumping class for six to nine-year-old horses unfolds. The climax of the day, the Pasewalk championship, a 1.40-meter point jumping class (S), commences at 4:30 PM. The day ends with an A-level style jumping class, which is part of the VG-Jugend-Cup-Springen.
Says who Sunday's not exciting? It roars to action at 07:30 AM with a point jumping class (A). Another A-level jumping class follows at 09:15 AM. The M-class (1.25 meters) kicks off at 1:15 PM. The youngest riders will get their turns at the leading rein competition at 2:30 PM. A two-star M-level jumping class with 1.30-meter obstacles, the third highest jumping class of the tournament, is scheduled at 3 PM. At 4:15 PM, starry-eyed tournament newcomers will flaunt their stuff in a style jumping class that's part of the Vorpommern-Greifswald talent promotion program.
The pièce de résistance, the Grand Prix of Pasewalk, begins at 5 PM. This 1.40-meter jumping competition comes with a twist - a jump-off test for the victor. The Pasewalk Pentecost Tournament is renowned for its hospitable atmosphere, welcoming families for a fantastic day out. Not to miss out on all the action!
Spectators can anticipate sports enthusiasts from Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, particularly RSV Polzow's Ebel-Juergens duo who hold six state championship wins, participating in the vibrant equestrian sports events. The Grand Prix, a high-stakes individual contest, is where the pièce de résistance of the 65th Pasewalk Pfingstturnier unfolds on Sunday at 5 PM.
