Germany has once again secured its place among the elite in international Team Jumping, qualifying for the League of Nations by winning the 2024 series, and earning 12,311 ranking points.
League of Nations gold medal German team (Photo from the FEI)Recognized as one of the most successful equestrian nations of all time, Germany continues to captivate audiences with thrilling performances and remains a dominant force on the global stage.
Germany has an extraordinary record as three-time World Champions, in 1994 in The Hague, in 1998 in Rome and in 2010 in Lexington, and eight-time Olympic Team Champions, in 1936 in Berlin, in 1956 in Stockholm, in 1960 in Rome, in 1964 in Tokyo, in 1972 Munich, in 1988 in Seoul, in 1996 Atlanta, and in 2000 in Sydney.
Christian Kukuk won the individual gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Germany won the Nations Cup Final in 2023 and then won the inaugural League of Nations Final in 2024 Final in Barcelona, and Germany now sets its sights on an unprecedented third consecutive title in 2025.
"THE LEAGUE of Nations is the premier team series in show jumping," said German Chef d’equipe Otto Becker, himself a former Olympic Team champion and national coach since 2009. "We aim to send our most experienced combinations to these events, while nurturing young talent through the European Equestrian Federation Nations Cup series to ensure a steady pipeline of skilled riders ready for top-tier competition."
With the no-drop-score format placing immense pressure on athletes, Becker emphasizes the importance of precision and consistency, saying “In this series, every round counts. There is no margin for error, which makes it incredibly exciting for spectators and significantly raises the stakes for riders. That’s why we will again focus on fielding experienced horse and rider combinations in 2025."
Germany had five five-star Nations Cup victories in 2024.
"Winning the first League of Nations event in Abu Dhabi set the tone for the season, and securing victory in the first-ever League of Nations Final in Barcelona was the ultimate highlight."said Becker. "With the revised 2025 calendar, everything resets, and our primary goal is to qualify for the final again."
“Winning Barcelona for the third consecutive time would be an incredible achievement.”
"Optimal performance requires careful preparation.," said Becker. "We work closely with our riders to create individualized competition schedules where the League of Nations is not just included but prioritized."
"Only the very best teams earn their place in the League of Nations," he said. "We have the highest respect for our fellow competitors and their supporters, and we look forward to delivering top class sport for fans around the world."
