Carina Piber from St. Radegund: State champion in five speeds!

Carina Piber from St. Radegund: State champion in five speeds!

St. Radegund, Österreich - A radiant triumph for Carina Piber from St. Radegund: At the Austrian championships in Icelandic horse sports, the talented rider secured the state championship title in five speeds. The competition took place from July 3 to 6, 2025 on the facility of the Icelandic horses Reithof Piber and attracted around 260 participants, including the Crème de la Crème of the Austrian Icelandic Horse conductor and international guest rider from Germany, Italy and Switzerland. According to Tips Piber got an overall grade of 7.50 and thus also secured the five-speed one.

The tournament managers, Tamara Zöhrer and Martina Pleschofeig, were enthusiastic about the high performance standard and the visibility of the Icelandic horaming in the region. "It's great to see that we could carry out such an event. The mood was fantastic," said Zöhrer. Piber was also pleased with the achievements that were shown during the tournament. "The level was really impressive," remarked Piber, who works as a sports officer at the Sportunion Icelandic Horse Reithof Piber.

preparation for the World Cup

Due to her victory, Carina Piber also qualified for the upcoming World Championships in Birmensdorf, Switzerland, which will take place in August 2025. For the event, she will compete with the Hengst Milljardur Frá Stora-Adalskardi, who is owned by Lisa Reischl. This encounter will not only be important for Piber, but also for the entire region, which wants to make a name for itself in Icelandic horse. Meinbezirk Reithof Piber also achieved remarkable results during the remaining exams.

In addition, the organizers praised the great support of many helpers and the close cooperation that contributed to the successful implementation of these championships. Thanks to all those involved who acted behind the scenes to put such an event on their feet. This championship not only represents a competition, but also acts as a platform to promote youngsters in equestrian sport and put new talents in the spotlight. As the information on Pferdersport OÖ has increased in the number of reports and the high levels.

The championships not only offered athletes such as Carina Piber a platform, but also contributed to the Icelandic Horse in Austria and to welcome numerous new faces in sports. It remains to be seen how Piber will assert himself at the upcoming World Championships - but one thing is certain: the spectators will surely follow her with a lot of enthusiasm.