New trend sport conquers Germany – and soon the Olympics?

Hobby horsing is becoming more and more popular. Could this trend sport one day be seen at the Olympics?

Frankfurt – Hobby Horsing is increasingly winning hearts in Germany. The first German championships have now taken place for this trend sport, which originates from Finland: 280 participants competed in the categories of timed jumping, style jumping and dressage in Frankfurt.

German Championships in Hobby Horsing

What may seem strange at first glance reveals a serious sporting challenge upon closer inspection. The athletes demonstrate impressive endurance, precision and coordination to master the demanding courses.

The atmosphere at the competitions in Frankfurt was characterized by enthusiasm and sporting ambition. In front of 1,500 spectators, the participants showed off their skills by jumping over obstacles up to 1.45 meters high with their hobby horses.

Hobby Horsing is constantly evolving

The President of the German Hobby Horsing Association, Kay Schumann, emphasised the seriousness of the discipline: “It is a strenuous sport that demands a lot from the body.” Nele Nöhrbaß, a well-known hobby horse rider and influencer with tens of thousands of followers, told the Mirror added: “Our community is very open, I would say. It takes a bit of courage to dare to do that.”

The popularity of hobby horsing is inextricably linked to social media. Platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have played a key role in making the sport accessible to a wider audience. Videos of hobby horsing events reach hundreds of thousands of views, which promotes interest and acceptance of the sport. This media presence has contributed to the fact that around 5,000 active people in Germany have now committed themselves to this sport.

With the stuffed horse to the German championship: trend sport even as an Olympic option?

Despite initial scepticism, hobby horsing is increasingly being recognized as a serious sport. The community hopes that the sport will continue to grow and gain social acceptance. The successful holding of the championships in Frankfurt is an important step in this direction. Those who have proven themselves are optimistic about the future and hope that hobby horsing will soon be firmly established in the German sports calendar.

And maybe even a step higher? Hobby Horsing is often mentioned in connection with the Olympics. Will we see this trend sport one day, perhaps even at a game? focus Recently listed seven sports that could one day be under the sign of the five rings: In addition to darts, teqball and disc golf, hobby horsing also made it into the ranking. (akl)