FN-Program 2009
The German Equestrian Federation (FN) is partner of EQUITANA
For many years the German Equestrian Federation (FN) has been ideal partner of EQUITANA presenting top-class training demonstrations every day. Well-known trainers such as FN chief trainer Christoph Hess, the Olympic champion Ingrid Klimke such as riding masters or federal coaches will demonstrate the quality of the traditional training methods. Assistants of different FN departments will give you answers on all questions from A to Z in hall 10.
Daily program in hall 6 – 3 p.m.
Practical training demonstrations with top-class trainers, federal coaches and
Olympic champions according to the respective daily subject.
Saturday, 4th March „Vaulting"
Children's day
Sunday, 15th March „Talent showcase German Young Horse Championships"
Breeding Day
Monday, 16th March „Better riding for advanced learners" - a riding lesson with FN training manager Christoph Hess
Training Day
Tuesday, 17th March„Junior driver's team - Young drivers ahead with the federal coach Ewald Meyer
Driving Day:
Wednesday, 18th „Presentation of the German Olympic Training Center" - eventing demonstration with the manager of the German Olympic Training Centre and Olympic Team Champion Frank Ostholt
March
Draught Horse &
Thoroughbred Day
Thursday, 19th March „Western meets Classic", comparison between both riding methods
Western Day
Friday, 20th March„Small horses - big sport" with the federal coaches of the German Pony Rider Team
Pony Day
Saturday, 21st March„Classic Riding Education and Haute École"
Baroque Horse Day:
Sunday, 22nd March 10:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m. Final of PM School Horse Cup 2008/2009
EQUITANA final 03.00 p.m.: „Fascination quadrille riding"
(Subject to alterations. Please take the updated program from internet via www.pferd-aktuell.de)
All day in the arenas of hall 10/11 and hall 2
Training demonstrations for riding and vaulting with FN chief trainer and „Mister Better Riding” Christoph Hess, Olympic Champion Ingrid Klimke and the author of “Balance in Movement” Susanne von Dietze and others.
Saturday, 14th March - Children's Day
Small arena, hall 10/11
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:30 p.m. „Fall-off training" by Dennis Peiler, A-team Vaulting
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
Sunday, 15th March - Breeding Day
Small arena, hall 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:20 a.m. „Training of young horses"
11:40 a.m. „How to train a horse for GLP test" by Georg Fink
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:20 p.m. „Training of young horses"
04:40 p.m. „How to train a horse for GLP test" by Georg Fink
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
Monday, 16th March - Education Day
FN booth/small arena, hall 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:30 a.m.„Better riding" by Christoph Hess
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:30 p.m. „Better riding" by Christoph Hess
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
Tuesday, 17th March - Driving Day
Small arena, hall 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:30 a.m. „Better riding" by Christoph Hess
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:30 p.m. „Better riding" by Christoph Hes
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
Wednesday, 18th March - Draught Horse and Thoroughbred Day
Small arena, hall 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:20 a.m. „How to train a horse for GLP test" by Georg Fink
11:40 a.m. „Training of show jumping horses"
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:20 p.m. „How to train a horse for GLP test" by Georg Fink
04:40 p.m. „Training of show jumping horses"
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
Thursday, 19th March - Western Day
Kleiner Ring, Halle 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:30 a.m. „The range of education"
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:30 p.m. „Intelligent and sensitive riding" by Michael Putz
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
Friday 20th March - Pony Day
Small arena, hall 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:20 a.m. „How to train a horse for GLP test" by Georg Fink
11:40 a.m. „Intelligent and sensitive riding" by Michael Putz
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:20 p.m. „How to train a horse for GLP test" by Georg Fink
04:40 p.m. „Intelligent and sensitive riding" by Michael Putz
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
Saturday, 21st March - Baroque Horse Day
Small arena, hall 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:20 a.m. „Biomechanics and physiotherapy" by Helle Kleven
11:40 a.m. „Intelligent and sensitive riding" by Michael Putz
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:20 p.m. „Biomechanics and physiotherapy" by Helle Kleven
04:40 p.m. „Intelligent and sensitive riding" by Michael Putz
Sunday, 22nd March - EQUITANA final
FN booth/small arena, hall 10/11
11:00 a.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
11:20 a.m. „Biomechanics and physiotherapy" by Helle Kleven
11:40 a.m. „Intelligent and sensitive riding" by Michael Putz
04:00 p.m. „Balance in moving" by Susanne von Dietze
04:20 p.m. „Biomechanics and physiotherapy" by Helle Kleven
04:40 p.m. „Intelligent and sensitive riding" by Michael Putz
Small arena, hall 2
02:00 p.m. „The GLP test", FN and CAVALLO
(Subject to alterations. Please take the updated program from internet via www.pferd-aktuell.de)
Daily program at FN stand in hall 10/11
At FN stand in hall 10/11 FN assistants will give you answers on all questions from A to Z. Show riders can have printed out their riding achievements. During autograph sessions fans can get hold of signatures of riding stars such as the favorite rider and double Olympic champion Hinrich Romeike. At FN stand the FN publisher offers professional literature around horse training, keeping, breeding and sport which will be available also on DVD.
Symposium for FN partners and equestrian clubs
On 17th March you can visit the 5th symposium themed „Look ahead with positive feeling“ which will take place in hall “Ruhr” held by FN for partners and equestrian clubs.
The detailed FN program can be obtained here soon.






