Diana Wader surprises as a European champion in Working Equitation!

Diana Wader surprises as a European champion in Working Equitation!

The "Working Equitation" has gained more and more popularity in recent years and requires exceptional skills from riders and horse. This was particularly clear at the last big tournament in the Czech Republic, where the talented rider Diana Wader made her impressive debut at the European Championships.

Diana Wader, from Monheim, is not a professional rider. The 39-year-old, who earns her money in the start-up industry, started riding five years ago. In retrospect for your trip, it is hardly comprehensible for her that she is now a European champion. At the championships in Oboriste, she was able to get big with her gelding "Encantador da Caniceira", better known as "Toni" and not only celebrate personal but also national successes.

Diana Wader and the German team

The title fights in Oboriste were characterized by outstanding achievements. Wader and their team were not only able to win the bronze medal in dressage, but also the gold medal in the royal discipline, the cattle work. "It was a unique experience to compete against the best from Europe," said Wader about her participation, which she rides as a hobby, but follows with full devotion and seriousness.

The recruitment of Wader in the national squad happened quickly and unexpectedly. Her training took place in the Reitzentrum "Monte da Lua" in Weilheim under the direction of Nicola Danner. But participation in big tournaments also brought about challenges. Since Danner also acted as a judge, Wader was not allowed to train with her in the six months before the European Championship. Despite the difficult training conditions, Wader managed to prepare for the tournament together with "Toni" and stayed stubbornly in chasing her goals.

The debut in dressage was promising for Wader, even if she was the first rider of her team, which is usually not the case. Ultimately, she landed in 14th place, which contributed to the team result and secured the bronze medal for Germany.

medal in the royal discipline beef thesis

In the disciplines "Stil-Trail" and "Speed Trail", the team was less lucky and ended up in fourth place, but the crowning glory of the tournament remained the royal discipline, the beef work. This discipline requires excellent teamwork, and the Germans were able to implement this challenge masterfully. With two points ahead of the favorite team from Portugal, they secured the gold medal, which is celebrated as a small sensation.

Germany completed the overall ranking in fourth place, just a few points behind the third -placed French and the silver medal winners from Spain. However, the German riders put the dominance of Portugal (446 points) in the shade, but the proximity to the top places motivates the rider. "Bronze and silver would have been in it, but we still have potential upwards," said her summary.

The next big destination for Wader is the 2026 World Cup in Jerez, Spain. She hopes to start with "Toni". Her connection to this gelding “rather coincidental” began in 2019, and since then Wader has achieved excellent success in the “Working Equitation” discipline, including victories in Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany. This shows that your devotion and full commitment pay off in equestrian sports.

In addition, the “Working Equitation” offers much more than just sporting performances. This discipline, in which traditional work riding methods are reinterpreted, is made up of various elements that examine the trust and riding of the horses. The spectrum ranges from dressage to different trails to beef thesis, whereby the versatility of horse and rider is in the foreground.

Diana Wader proves that even someone who is not full -time in equestrian sport can achieve great success as soon as you put passion and discipline into the matter. Her rise from a hobby ladder to the European champion is inspiration for many who trace dreams in equestrian sports. For more details about how Wader mastered her journey in the challenging world of “working equitation”, See the full report on www.merkur.de .