Youth Shining at Horse Riding Competition in Futterkamp: Exceptional Performance by Young Riders
In the heart of July, the third edition of a driving tournament took place, organised by the Driving Community Schleswig-Holstein-Hamburg and Katja Wagner from the Futterkamp Teaching and Research Center. This event marked a significant moment in the driving sport calendar, attracting top athletes and promising young competitors alike.
The tournament was particularly noteworthy as it saw the Ploen Riding Association award master titles for pony four-in-hand drivers for the first time. The competition was fierce, with numerous classes catering to both ponies and horses, ranging from single to four-in-hand.
Ulrike Schmidt from Ascheberg emerged as the local and club champion, clinching victory ahead of Anna Mareike Meier, the World Champion in four-in-hand. Another notable winner was Holger Wohlert from Pratjau, who triumphed in the pony pair class.
Teresa Lamp from Brodersdorf had a stellar performance, winning the dressage and cross-country four-in-hand classes, coming second in cone driving, and becoming the first local champion in the pony four-in-hand category in the Ploen Riding Association. Lamp also secured the club championship in class A 2025.
The first day of the tournament featured dressage and cone driving, while the second day included a challenging cross-country test with routes of about seven kilometers and three or four fixed obstacles, depending on the experience level of the drivers. Three obstacles were set for the young drivers, while more experienced competitors faced four, including a water crossing.
The high turnout in the youth classes indicated a promising future for driving sports. Local championships were presented by Stefi Ihlo, the chairperson of the Ploen Riding Association, while club championships were presented by Antje Wohlert and Jürgen Lamp.
Schleswig-Holstein has a rich history in driving sport, with notable figures such as Richard Eggers and Franz Lage, who greatly influenced competitions both domestically and internationally in the 1950s and 1960s. The region continues to foster driving talent, as evidenced by this year's tournament.
While specific details about a 202x Driving Tournament in Schleswig-Holstein-Hamburg could not be found in the available data, the region's commitment to driving sport remains strong, ensuring exciting events for both participants and spectators in the future.
The Ploen Riding Association introduced master titles for pony four-in-hand drivers at this event, marking a significant milestone in the driving sports calendar. Teresa Lamp, a local competitor, made history by becoming the first local champion in the pony four-in-hand category in the Ploen Riding Association.
