Astrid von Velsen-Zerweck, stud director and hostess of the day, welcomed the audience in the fully booked indoor school in Marbach. She used this opportunity to appeal for the ethical responsibility within equestrian sport and reminded the riding world always to respect animal welfare. Anja Beran’s multi-media presentation enabled the audience to train their eyes to distinguish misunderstood dressage from training which is appropriate to the requirements of the horse and to develop an eye for the “right” role models.