Franke Sloothaak (GER) & Walzerkönig - 1989 European Championships

[@spurglenia]

what a beautiful rider!

[@cheusden2775]

One of the few riders that grew out above their teacher (in this case the legendary Alwin Schockemölle)

[@HarryHunterx]

I slightly disagree. The both, Alwin & Franke were top at their sport in their prime. I consider Alwin for the more gifted horseman. If he wouldn't have developed his severe back problems, who knows what he could have added to his impressive success. And you have to take into account his consecutive and extremely successfully career as trotting breeder into account. 🏇🏇