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German Dressage
News
Lightning Strikes Freudenberg, 2007
European Pony Championships Will Take Place
June 11, 2007
 The 2007 European Pony Championships will take place
in Freudenberg, Germany, on July 18-22, 2007, despite
the severe damage the host equestrian facility sustained
following a lightning strike.
On Saturday June 9, 2007, lightning struck the building
of the Giebelwald riding society in Freudenberg which
caused one building and one riding arena to burn down
to the ground. Thanks to the help of many volunteers,
the flames were kept under control and did not spread
to the other buildings. One pony died in the fire.
Temporary stalls in a tent are placed on the scene
to replace the burnt down building and the organizing
committee of Freudenberg has decided to continue to
host the European Pony Championships despite this severe
set back.
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