The Zürich Youth Masters stands for a high level of ethical practice and sustainability. As the Zürich Youth Masters is an event for the stars of tomorrow, the organization committee wants to take responsibility and help shaping the mindset of the young riders, where horsemanship needs to play a key role. With this in mind, we want to embark on a continuous improvement process within the framework of all four sustainability aspects. We work on measures in the areas of social, economic, ecological, and cultural sustainability.
“Creating a partnership. This is what I do. I’ve never put all my focus on winning. Being a horseman is what I desire the most.” Is a quote from Jeroen Dubbeldam, former World Champion (2014) and European Champion (2015). This is the mindset we seek to pass onto the next generation of horse riders. Therefore, we initiated 2023 the “Horse Welfare Award” for our event. FEI stewards carry out independent assessments of the participants according to a predetermined uniform assessment grid. The award will be presented to the rider and groom at a celebratory award ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
(Winner of the STT Horse Welfare Award 2023, Joana Schildknecht)
Under the motto ‚Ways to Win‘, which is also the centerpiece of our event, we organize various activities surrounding the ethics in equestrian sports. The exchange with key stakeholders such as the Swiss Animal Welfare, representatives from FEI and SVPS, as well as international team coaches, takes center stage. This initiative reflects our commitment to redefine equestrian sports not only through performance but also through values like trust, teamwork, and passion. We firmly believe that through these collective efforts, the foundation for sustainable success is laid, both on and off the course
