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Stevens and Rothenberger Win German Equestrian Championship Titles

Trainer Otto Becker praised Stevens’s meticulous time management after his flawless performance on Starissa.

Mario Stevens mit Starissa in Balve
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Overview

  • Mario Stevens remained fault-free in all four show jumping rounds on Starissa to secure his third national jumping crown.
  • Tom Schewe finished as runner-up after incurring two penalty points for exceeding the time limit.
  • Sönke Rothenberger captured his second national dressage freestyle title on Fendi with a top score of 81.600 percent.
  • Matthias Alexander Rath and Destacado placed second in dressage with 80.250 percent, followed by Isabell Werth on Special Blend at 79.850 percent.
  • Rothenberger said he was more proud of Fendi’s demonstrated progress this week than of winning the gold medal.