On the Trail of the Show Jumping World Elite

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What happens when successful top athletes leave their usual environment and suddenly find themselves in a riding arena?

Beach volleyball sisters Dorina and Ronja Klinger, along with Paralympic swimmer Andreas Ernhofer, explored this very question during a special video shoot at Olympic participant Helmut Morbitzer's riding facility. Instead of sand courts, swimming pools, or training halls, this time, horses, hurdles, and new challenges were the focus.

Under the guidance of LGCT organizers Sonja Klima and Helmut Morbitzer, the three athletes gained insight into the world of equestrian sports. From their first contact with the horses to grooming, caring for, and saddling them, and even participating in small sporting challenges, it quickly became clear: behind a seemingly effortless round in the course lies a great deal of sensitivity, concentration, and years of experience.

The challenge arose within the framework of the partnership between the Longines Global Champions Tour Vienna and the Finanzfuchs Group. As a sponsor of the U25 competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour Vienna, the Finanzfuchs Group is bringing its brand ambassadors from the MORE LIFE initiative into contact with the world of equestrian sports: successful athletes leave their usual environment, gain new experiences, and get insights into sports with which they have had little exposure until now.

The most beautiful impressions from the shooting day can be found in our photo gallery.

Two horses, one white and one brown, look out of open windows of a wood-paneled stable.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A woman and a man are standing in front of an obstacle in a riding arena, both smiling at the camera. The woman is wearing a black polo shirt, and the man is wearing a vest over a white shirt.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A man and a woman pose smiling in front of an equestrian set with a red jump and a clear sky in the background.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A man and a woman are posing at the equestrian venue behind an obstacle. The man is wearing a vest, and the woman is wearing a polo shirt.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
Horsewoman on a black horse in a stable with blue sky and green background.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A young woman riding a black horse, while a woman stands smiling in front of the horse. In the background, a riding arena with a blue sky and green trees is visible.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A rider in black clothing sits on a black horse, while two people stand beside them. In the background, a large blue sky can be seen, and a picture of a woman in a frame is on the left side.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
An older man, a woman, and a child on a horse stand in front of a show jumping course with two portraits in the background. The man is holding the horse, while the woman has her arm around the child, who is wearing a helmet.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
Group of four people outdoors, including a man in a wheelchair and three women, each wearing athletic clothing, in front of a building and trees.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
Group of five people, including a man in a wheelchair, in a green garden with trees, all smiling.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A woman kneels on the grass, hugging a dog. She is smiling, and the dog is wearing a harness.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A woman kneels on the grass, smiling as she pets a dog. The dog is wearing a harness and looks happy.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
Four people are standing in a stable next to a horse, while one person is sitting in a wheelchair. Everyone is wearing black t-shirts and interacting with the horse. A device is in the foreground.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A woman and a man are sitting in a stable next to a horse. The woman is standing and holding the horse, while the man is sitting in a wheelchair and smiling.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A woman rides a horse while another woman leads the horse by a lead rope. Both are wearing riding attire in a wood-paneled arena.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A group of four people, including a person in a wheelchair and two women riding a horse. They are standing in an indoor riding arena with a light wood interior.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
Group photo of five people in a riding arena. One person is in a wheelchair holding a toy horse. The rest of the group stands beside them while one person sits on a real horse. Everyone is wearing black t-shirts.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A young girl rides a brown horse, while two women in the background walk around with poles. The setting shows a bright riding arena with green trees and fields in the background.
Copyright: Andreas Tischler
A child is sitting on a horse, while a person stands next to it smiling. In the background, obstacles and two portrait paintings can be seen. The sky is clear and the surroundings are green.

Copyright: Andreas Tischler

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