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Eventing advancement: Former racing star Cheval Blanc impresses on the riding arena!
A former racehorse begins a new career in equestrian sport under trainer Werner Haustein - The Cheval Blanc case.
Eventing advancement: Former racing star Cheval Blanc impresses on the riding arena!
A dramatic change in the world of equestrian sport: The former racing star Cheval Blanc, who shone as Germany's most successful short-distance horse in 2022, has ended his career on the racetrack and is now being retrained to become a versatile riding horse! Trainer Werner Haustein from Achim is the man of the hour because he takes on this challenge and shows that these elegantly grown thoroughbreds can also cut an excellent figure in equestrian sport!
The owners of Cheval Blanc are full of praise for Haustein's commitment: "We are relieved that he not only lovingly adopts the horses, but also prepares them for their new careers in the best possible way!" Normally, a racehorse's career often ends with uncertainty because the owners are usually not active riders and do not know what will happen to their athletic animals after the race. But Haustein brings a breath of fresh air to this problem by not only training the horses, but also teaching them the basics of riding.
Responsibility for the welfare of the racehorses
The discussion about “retraining” racehorses is a hot topic in the industry. A newly founded animal welfare commission is demanding more responsibility from the owners of racehorses and sees Haustein's own initiative as a positive example. “We do it ourselves,” he says proudly. More and more training centers are springing up to address the issue, and the equestrian community is showing interest in former racehorses. Haustein assures: "The horses can do all the basics. You can ride them normally." And as Cheval Blanc trotted across the riding arena, he impressively demonstrated that the sprinter remains calm and composed after the racetrack.
Haustein is not only responsible for the formerly brilliant racing bird, but also for many other horses that find their way from galloping to equestrian sport. His approach shows that the transition can not only be possible, but also successful - and how important it is that trainers are committed to the well-being of their horses, even after competition.