Munich hosts the third Pferd International horse show.
Equestrian sport enthusiasts rejoice - Munich’s annual Pferd International horse show takes place this year from May 13-16 at the Olympic riding facility in Riem. More than 50,000 will visit the four-day event featuring amateur and professional competition in such categories as jumping, Western-style, and “dressage”, a technique in which the rider employs only slight movements to control the horse. These contests of skill, including the Bavarian Handicapped Riders Championship, are rounded out by several show performances, info booths, and 150 retail stands offering the latest in tack. First-class riders from around the world are expected to take part in the event which promoters dub “an equestrian competition of the highest standard in the Bavarian capital with heart.” Tickets are sold as day passes: adults DM 27, students and seniors DM 17, and children under 14 DM 6, or in the form of a 4-day pass for DM 55. Tickets can be purchased through the promoters, Hippo GmbH, tel. 92 69 67 46, or at Marienplatz UG, tel. 26 46 20.