By JOHN MINOPRIO
Reprinted with permission from the publisher
This photo-driven book is a visual celebration of CHIO Aachen, held annually in Germany since 1898.
Eventing
The Three-Day Event, originally The Military and now called Eventing, was adopted at CHIO Aachen in 2007 following the success of the World Equestrian Games the year before. The cross-country course of 25 fences is readily accessible for spectators, with the last fence in the stadium. The world’s top riders compete.
The Three-Day Event flourished in England due to the practical enthusiasm and generosity of two aristocrats, the Duke of Beaufort at Badminton, and the Marquess of Exeter (Olympic Gold Medal, 400 metres hurdles, 1928) at Burghley. Many eventing star riders are based in England and come to Aachen.
Sam Marsh, a legendary all-around horseman and teacher, had a favourite quote: “There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse.” A maxim for the Eventing rider, who must master dressage, cross-country and show jumping—on the same horse.
