R-haltenswert - Equine Quality Control
EQC-Report: FEI World Cup Finals Basel
Our report by R-haltenswert sheds light on the topic of horse welfare during the FEI World Cup Finals in Basel with facts, observations and concrete recommendations for action based on our Equine Quality Control (EQC) pilot project.
R-haltenswert had its own EQC (Equine Quality Control) team at the FEI World Cup™ Final 2025 in Basel for the first time - an important step for our still young initiative.
The accompanying report on our work on site is now available for download in German and English.
I am very proud of my team: Falk Stankus, Jonathan Marquardt and Marcel Egger observed and documented the warm-up arena with great professional flair and calm. André Hascher was always at my side as a partner and legal advisor and helped to bring structure and legal certainty to this sensitive process.
Our observations were not judgmental, but objective and respectful - always in the interests of the horse and responsible sport.
What we publish here is not a personal report by individuals, but a visible sign of what we want to achieve with R-haltenswert: Creating trust, taking responsibility and making change possible.
I would like to thank my team from the bottom of my heart - and invite you to see for yourself.
Viktoria Auracher
Our comprehensive report provides deeper insights into all observations and results of the EQC pilot project in Basel.
For more fairness, even when nobody is looking.
We promote respectful, non-violent equestrian sport - with a system that takes a close look. We are committed to animal welfare and ethical standards.
The EQC experts
A look behind the scenes
What became visible - and what we are still looking at.
The pilot project in Basel was a first, concrete step towards greater objectivity and transparency.
What were the EQCs doing in Basel?
For MORE transparency on the warm-up arenas
Observe & record
EQCs recorded all events on the warm-up arenas - professionally, discreetly and without intervention.
Documentation of violations
Improper anomalies were systematically recorded.
Coordination with FEI stewards
All observations were incorporated into daily discussions with the officials.
Transparency report on the financial statements
The findings were pooled in order to initiate sustainable improvements.
Our crowdfunding goals
We want to establish R-haltenswert as a movement that promotes and demands animal welfare, ethical values and sustainability in equestrian sport. With your support, we can finance the first steps of the movement:
Platform for change: Development of a digital platform for education, communication and knowledge sharing.
Sustainable standards: Development and implementation of ethical guidelines in equestrian sport.
Enlightenment and education: Ensure that the valuable knowledge of classical riding theory is passed on.
We are taking the first step with just €25,000.
But with your help, we can achieve even more!
Support the change in equestrian sports – Every contribution counts!
With your support, R-haltenswert can promote ethical standards, sustainability and transparency in equestrian sport. Join us and make a difference!