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Career as a show jumper, without any money (Sports 2024, by Karin Hofer) - Swiss Press Award

Elias im Pferdeanhänger, wo er schläft. Eine Übernachtung in einem Airbnb wäre während des mehrtägigen Zurich Youth Masters zu teuer.
Elias im Pferdeanhänger, wo er schläft. Eine Übernachtung in einem Airbnb wäre während des mehrtägigen Zurich Youth Masters zu teuer.
Photo / Sports
2024

Career as a show jumper, without any money

Karin Hofer

14-year-old Elias Laky taught himself to ride. The Laky family is an exceptional case in Swiss show jumping. Their journey began far away from competitive sport and without any connections to the scene. The story of 14-year-old Elias Laky shows that equestrian sport can be pursued even without significant financial resources. We accompanied Elias at the Youth Masters.

NZZ

Photo / Sports
2024

Karin Hofer

14-year-old Elias Laky taught himself to ride. The Laky family is an exceptional case in Swiss show jumping. Their journey began far away from competitive sport and without any connections to the scene. The story of 14-year-old Elias Laky shows that equestrian sport can be pursued even without significant financial resources. We accompanied Elias at the Youth Masters.

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