Alwin Schockemöhle in Dortmund 1964

Show Jumping from Westfalenhalle Dortmund 1964.
Jump-off in Championat von Dortmund:
Janou Lefèbvre, Nelson Pessoa on Espartaco, Kurt Jarasinski on Torro (winner).
Puissance (Mächtigkeitsspringen):
Peter Schmitz on Amzella, Alwin Schockemöhle on Ferdl, David Barker on Beefeater. Schmitz and Schockemöhle shared the victory after attempting the German record on 2,26 meters.

[@anyasilka2325]

Extraordinary to watch when I was not born, these brave Horses and Riders jump so fast and skillfully and the amazing Puissance!!! Bravery and skill.... Great Masters!!! Thank You very much!!!

[@cheusden2775]

Alwin one of the best if not the best rider ever. He changed showjumping for the better.

[@CHEVYedsf]

Show jumping looked so dangerous back then!!!

[@cheusden2775]

It was and still is.

[@MarkRobertCuthbert]

Thanks for uploading - "Alwin" the best - I was too young to see him ride even in the 70's. My grandfathers pony won in Dortmund and Hannover.

[@1010nicole1010]

WOW! thx for sharing. i wasn't even born than :-) that wall at 1:36 scares me like hell!

[@kristinabutrime]

Wow its different! They have to go wayy faster than the horse is comfortable going!

[@birgitschenk6569]

Die armen Pferde!!