Graham Fletcher Praises Aachen as the 'Mecca of Horse Sport'

Graham Fletcher lauded the organizers of the World Championship in Aachen, stating that it would be impossible to stage an event as brilliant anywhere else in the world. He noted that those running Aachen have always been ahead of their time and described the venue as the Mecca of horse sport.

The event featured a packed 40,000-capacity stadium for both the showjumping team and individual finals. Fletcher highlighted that the spectators present were a crowd that truly understood the sport.

Furthermore, Fletcher pointed out a key distinction between the audience at Aachen and British showjumping spectators. Unlike British crowds, the attendees in Aachen remain in their seats until the prize-giving and medal ceremonies have finished.