Riding tournament in Burscheid: 500 mentions and a festival for the community!

Riding tournament in Burscheid: 500 mentions and a festival for the community!

On Thursday afternoon, the summer tournament of the Burscheid-Paffenlöh riding and driving club began, which has the great joy of members and visitors with 527 entries. The tournament extends over several days and takes place on Ascension Day. Likewise, the social aspect of the association is strongly pronounced, since the event not only promotes sporting competition, but also serves as a meeting point for the community where families and children come together.

A total of 23 different exams are carried out in which 338 horses and riders take part. Many active people show their versatility by taking several exams. The high number of entries shows the continued interest in equestrian sports in the region, which has existed since the post -war period; According to the chairman Karl-Jürgen Krings, the first tournament may have taken place in 1952 or 1954.

volunteers in the foreground

A decisive factor for the smooth running of the tournament are the numerous volunteers who are at the side of the club with their time and their skills. These volunteers are essential for the organization and financing of such events. They take on various tasks, from the registration office to the catering of the visitors. Jula Hendrichs and Svenja Riedesel are two committed helpers who ensure that the reports of the participants are processed smoothly.

according to horses-aktuell.de The voluntary commitment in sports clubs is not only important, but also a way to take responsibility and actively shape club life. Over 8.85 million people are involved in German sports clubs, which is an immense support for the club. These activities not only promote contact with like -minded people, but also offer the opportunity to develop organizational skills.

a colorful tournament program

The tournament in Burscheid offers a variety of disciplines that range from dressage to special competitions such as "Jump and Dog", which takes place on Sunday at 2 p.m. In the dressage tests, the participants compete in the square. Maximum grade in the dressage competition is 8.0, for which the jury gives its judgment immediately after the exams and also provides comments on the course of the competition. The committed tournament management under Karl-Jürgen Krings, which gives commands from a horse trailer, is another feature of the event.

The tournament also offers numerous offers for children, such as a small riding course and play options, which makes it an attractive goal for the whole family. The riding club thus has the goal of promoting both sport and creating a place to come together for the community.

The volunteers' commitment not only shows itself in the organization of such events, but is also an answer to the challenges that club life brings. According to dbs-npc.de one of the greatest challenges for sports clubs to cope with the lack of committed helpers. The exchange and speech among the members play a crucial role in the recruitment of new volunteers in order to ensure the club's work in the long term.