Laura Hetzel and Diatola Blue win qualification for the 2026 Al Shira'aa Bundeschampionate.

At the show held at Uhlenhof in Düsseldorf-Erkrath, Laura Hetzel and the six-year-old mare Diatola Blue (by Diaron) claimed victory yesterday in the qualifying class for the 2026 Al Shira'aa Bundeschampionate for six-year-old show jumpers. Competing in the M level young horse jumping class, Diatola Blue once again demonstrated her outstanding quality despite torrential rain and was rewarded with the dream score of 9.0 by the judges. This not only secured the pair’s qualification for the Bundeschampionate but also earned them the winner’s ribbon.*

This success marks the 15th (!) victory together for Laura and Diatola Blue, further confirming that Laura’s patient, careful, and consistent approach to training is paying off. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!