Kristina Bröring-Sprehe

Kristina Bröring-Sprehe is a German Olympic-level dressage rider, recognized for her consistent performance and numerous medals in international equestrian competitions. After her horse Desperados, a Hanoverian stallion, earned the prestigious Otto Lorke Prize for best upcoming Grand Prix horse in 2011, Kristina Bröring-Sprehe cemented her status as a formidable talent in international dressage. Her acclaimed partnership with Desperados led to a silver medal for Germany in the team dressage event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This initial Olympic success set the stage for a series of high-profile achievements on the global stage, solidifying her reputation for consistent, top-tier performance in elite equestrian competitions.

Bröring-Sprehe continued her impressive medal-winning trajectory with Desperados, securing a team gold medal at the 2013 European Dressage Championship in Herning. Their partnership further flourished at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, where she again contributed to a team gold for Germany and earned her first individual championship medal at the senior level with a bronze in the Grand Prix Special. The pair maintained their exceptional form at the 2015 European Dressage Championships in Aachen, bringing home a team bronze medal alongside two individual silver medals in both the Grand Prix Special and the Freestyle categories. A significant highlight of her illustrious career came at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics.

The unexpected passing of Desperados in 2020, at the age of 19, marked the end of a truly legendary partnership that brought Germany numerous international accolades. Throughout her professional journey, Bröring-Sprehe has consistently exemplified the highest standards of sportsmanship and equestrian excellence, establishing herself as a revered figure within the sport and inspiring a new generation of riders.