Viversity riders Mike Bardehle starts again in Hohenberg!

Mike Bardehle from Hohenberg-Krusemark ended his career as an versatility rider in 2024 and switched to the judge area. The 56-year-old remains loyal to tournament sports and plans to take part in European championships. Bardehle has shaped the eventing riding at national and international level for decades and has achieved numerous successes. His most important achievements include the Vice European Championship title with the team in 2005 in Belgium and the 6th place in singles at the same championship.

He started his equestrian career at the age of 14 and was previously active in vaulting. Despite two accidents that he experienced in his career, he always remained intact, especially in the tournament place. In the past three years, Bardehle has worked as a course chief in the Hohenberg Forest. Hohenberg-Krusemark was also the host of the golden sash of the ponies in the summer of 2024 and has organized German youth championships and federal competitions several times in the past 30 years.

new tasks and obligations

The board of the Hohenberg-Krusemark equestrian association has been rejuvenated since October 2024. Bardehle started his training as a course in 2021 and has been the international course for level 1 since 2023. In addition, he has been a tested judge for a year and has participated in tournaments in various functions as a technical delegate and judge.

One of the upcoming events in Hohenberg-Krusemark is the qualification for the Bundeschampionat for versatility horses of the 5 to 6 year olds on July 4, 2025. In addition, the national championship in the region will be held from July 4th to 6th, 2025. Bardehle and Torsten Huth renewed the obstacles in the Hohenberg Forest in winter.

An interesting anecdote concerns Bardehle, which already took part in a class A off -road horse test in 2012. This event had a total of 14 participants, including Bardehle, who started with his horse Don de la Mar. Judges such as Heinz-Jürgen Preller and Karl Wenzel worked in this exam. The full list of participants shows the experience and success of Bardehle in equestrian sports.

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