To comemmorate the 60 year anniversary of the partnership between the CHIO Aachen and the Deutsche Bank, the two organizations have agreed to intensify their co-operation by founding an "Equestrian Sport Academy" to support ten young dressage riders each year.
The Deutsche Bank will be extending its commitment to equestrian sport by launching the Deutsche Bank Equestrian Sport Academy initiative. The aim of the initiative is to promote the sporting success and professional future of aspiring young Olympic riders in Germany.
Jürgen Fitschen, co-chairn of the Deutsche Bank, said: “The Deutsche Bank has especially been supporting dressage for years, as it stands for partnership and precision more than any other sporting discipline. With the aid of the Deutsche Bank Equestrian Sport Academy initiative, we intend to contribute towards defending the leading global position of the German riders. In order to enable the highest level of top sport, it is essential to promote young talents.”
The Deutsche Bank will support ten aspiring youngsters every year in the equestrian sport. In addition to financial support, the chosen riders will also take part in selected shows in Germany and are supported by mentors of the Deutsche Bank, who support them with further professional training. As a special reward, the best young rider of the year will be allowed to compete at the CHIO in Aachen. The Academy stands under the direction of the national coach Monica Theodorescu and the first scholarship holders are to be nominated this year already.
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