What began as a hobby grew into a lifelong passion and thriving career in international equestrian sports for Jens Wawrauschek. With a unique blend of skill, entrepreneurial spirit and love of horses, Jens has developed himself into a specialist in the training and buying and selling of show jumpers. Based in idyllic Warstein, he knows how to find the perfect balance between training champions and creating perfect matches between horse and rider.
Jens Wawrauschek is not your typical descendant of a family of riders. Although his passion for horses was always present, equestrian sports remained mostly a hobby for his family. But for Jens, this wasn’t enough. After finishing secondary school, he decided to broaden his horizons and started working at the stable of Olympic champion Lars Nieberg, who at the time managed the Gestüt Wäldershausen in Homberg/Ohm. This experience fueled his interest further, and he pursued a degree in event management at EN GARDE Marketing while also studying business economics in Bremerhaven. "Even during my studies, I stayed active in the equestrian world. After my work at EN GARDE, I continued to train and sell sport horses," Jens recalls.
After completing his studies, the equestrian world beckoned again, and Jens found the perfect balance between his passions: working with horses and customer service. He had the opportunity to join the renowned stable of Paul Schockemöhle, where he focused on training and marketing sport horses. This experience led him to work with Holger Hetzel and eventually Hans Horn in the Netherlands. "During these periods, I learned a lot about selecting the best young show jumpers and developing them to championship level," Jens explains. It was here that he also developed his sharp eye for matching the right horses with the right riders.
Warstein
In 2015, Jens took the leap into entrepreneurship and founded his own business: 'Jens Wawrauschek Horses.' Thanks to the spacious and professional facilities provided by the Cramer family in Warstein, he was able to focus entirely on training and selling high-quality show jumpers, combined with excellent after-sales service for his clients. "At the time, I honestly had no idea where Warstein was located," he laughs now. Next year, Jens will celebrate ten years in Warstein, and he has since grown fond of the advantages this location offers, as have his partners and clients. Warstein is centrally located in Europe, with relatively short travel times to key equestrian venues such as Peelbergen and Opglabbeek, and close to major airports like Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Düsseldorf. The picturesque village at the edge of the Sauerland has proven to be the ideal place for training and trading sport horses. "I now have a long-term lease contract with the Cramer family, and I am very grateful for this stable situation."
Although Jens has achieved success in competitions up to the 1.60-meter level, his focus lies elsewhere. "My highest goal is the long-term development of my horses. Their individual growth is an essential part of success for me. Ultimately, it’s about ensuring the horses perfectly suit their new owners," Jens explains. This philosophy is at the core of his work as a rider and horse trader: finding the right match and ensuring that horses and riders bring out the best in each other.
Passion and Expertise
With his many years of experience and extensive knowledge of international equestrian sports, Jens Wawrauschek knows better than anyone how to create the perfect match between horse and rider. His passion for the profession, combined with a keen eye for talent and quality, makes him a valuable partner for riders and investors looking for the best in sport horses. At 'Jens Wawrauschek Horses,' everything revolves around the harmony between horse and rider – and Jens consistently manages to achieve that harmony.
Jens Wawrauschek is not your typical descendant of a family of riders. Although his passion for horses was always present, equestrian sports remained mostly a hobby for his family. But for Jens, this wasn’t enough. After finishing secondary school, he decided to broaden his horizons and started working at the stable of Olympic champion Lars Nieberg, who at the time managed the Gestüt Wäldershausen in Homberg/Ohm. This experience fueled his interest further, and he pursued a degree in event management at EN GARDE Marketing while also studying business economics in Bremerhaven. "Even during my studies, I stayed active in the equestrian world. After my work at EN GARDE, I continued to train and sell sport horses," Jens recalls.
After completing his studies, the equestrian world beckoned again, and Jens found the perfect balance between his passions: working with horses and customer service. He had the opportunity to join the renowned stable of Paul Schockemöhle, where he focused on training and marketing sport horses. This experience led him to work with Holger Hetzel and eventually Hans Horn in the Netherlands. "During these periods, I learned a lot about selecting the best young show jumpers and developing them to championship level," Jens explains. It was here that he also developed his sharp eye for matching the right horses with the right riders.
Warstein
In 2015, Jens took the leap into entrepreneurship and founded his own business: 'Jens Wawrauschek Horses.' Thanks to the spacious and professional facilities provided by the Cramer family in Warstein, he was able to focus entirely on training and selling high-quality show jumpers, combined with excellent after-sales service for his clients. "At the time, I honestly had no idea where Warstein was located," he laughs now. Next year, Jens will celebrate ten years in Warstein, and he has since grown fond of the advantages this location offers, as have his partners and clients. Warstein is centrally located in Europe, with relatively short travel times to key equestrian venues such as Peelbergen and Opglabbeek, and close to major airports like Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Düsseldorf. The picturesque village at the edge of the Sauerland has proven to be the ideal place for training and trading sport horses. "I now have a long-term lease contract with the Cramer family, and I am very grateful for this stable situation."
Although Jens has achieved success in competitions up to the 1.60-meter level, his focus lies elsewhere. "My highest goal is the long-term development of my horses. Their individual growth is an essential part of success for me. Ultimately, it’s about ensuring the horses perfectly suit their new owners," Jens explains. This philosophy is at the core of his work as a rider and horse trader: finding the right match and ensuring that horses and riders bring out the best in each other.
Passion and Expertise
With his many years of experience and extensive knowledge of international equestrian sports, Jens Wawrauschek knows better than anyone how to create the perfect match between horse and rider. His passion for the profession, combined with a keen eye for talent and quality, makes him a valuable partner for riders and investors looking for the best in sport horses. At 'Jens Wawrauschek Horses,' everything revolves around the harmony between horse and rider – and Jens consistently manages to achieve that harmony.