Luhmühlen 2026: National Team Coach Peter Thomsen Will Be Unable to Attend the German Championships Due to a Hospital Stay

National team coach Peter Thomsen will not be present at the German Eventing Championships this coming weekend in Luhmühlen, the CCI4*-S competition. Thomsen was in an accident, which is why he will not be able to watch the event live on-site in the Lüneburg Heath this weekend. Peter Thomsen is currently in the hospital. Dr. Annette Wyrwoll, chair of the Eventing Committee of the German Olympic Equestrian Committee (DOKR), told NDR, “We’re riding here for Peter.” Wyrwoll will take over some of the national coach’s duties on site. In addition, Olympic team champion Andreas Dibowski will be on hand to support the riders.

The EQUI PAGES team wishes Peter Thomsen a speedy recovery!

Luhmühlen 2026

Thursday and Friday in Luhmühlen are reserved for the dressage tests. (Here’s a detailed look at the program in Luhmühlen for the Longines CCI5*-L, CCI4*-S Meßmer Trophy German Championship 2026). On Saturday, the CCI5*-L cross-country competition begins at 10 a.m., and the CCI4*-S horses are expected on the course starting at 1:25 p.m. On Sunday, the show jumping finals will take place starting at 11:15 a.m. (5*) and 1:50 p.m. (4*).

Several rider-horse combinations have been removed from the starting list. Among others, Calvin Böckmann will not be riding Altair de la Sense. In the CCI5*-L, the two top British riders, Rosalind Canter and Laura Collett, have withdrawn from the competition.