2nd CIAT CELLE (D)

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The Second International Traditional Driving Competition, organized by Count Schulenburg, in the heart of Hanover, was a great success from beginning to end..

45 participants, half of whom were German, and the remainder Belgian and Dutch , were warmly welcomed  by Dr. Axel Brockmann, director of the National Stud, and his expert team, at the magnificent setting of Landgestut Celle. In the absence of the stallions, usually installed in the their handsome stables, the competing horses could occupy, exceptionally, their  superb lodging.

Saturday, all day, the presentation took place.  And Sunday…Cross-Country and Cone Driving.  But, starting Thursday, competitors began to arrive in this picturesque town, trying to escape the broiling heat during the last days of August.

After getting installed, there was a pleasant dinner in a nearby pizzeria.  Friday was a day of comparative leisure and light training…in spite of the persistent heat.

In the evening, the “Diner des Nations” was relaxed and delicious, with each of us contributing specialties from home

Saturday, things got serious and, happily, the weather was cooler.

 Presentation took place in front of the chateau, and, despite occasional showers, many spectators turned up to watch.

The turnouts were of high quality, a great improvement over the previous year.  It was with a certain satisfaction that we could witness that Traditional Attelage contributes so highly to the appreciation of historic carriages. And also that competitions like this one encourage public admiration even  more than museum exhibits.

A candle-lit dinner took place in the Indoor Ring, yet, the following morning at daybreak, the agreeable Cross-Coutry began…terminating in the triangular “square” in Celle.

Cone Driving in the courtyard of the stud was the theater of a unique spectacle…featuring the apotheosis of equestrian art.

Hugo Livens, (B) took first prize for the ponies.

Susanne Heuberger (G) ,for the category, one horse.

Urbain van de Voorde (B),followed, as always by his dog, pairs.

Andrzej Szewczyk (G), driving Comte Schulenburg’s tandem after a brilliant cone driving performance

Toni Bauer (G) won the teams

A huge « bravo » for the organization of this fantastic event and the strong participation of German drivers. Many thanks to all those who contributed to its stunning success.!

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Translation Sue de Brantes

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