The 10-year-old grey horse was injured after the Nations  Cup competition in Geesteren. The German show jumper now decided it is still to early to let him start.

"His health is my number  one priority. Of course I'm sad I won't be competing in Aachen on home ground. Looking back at the beginning of his season, he was ready to shine on the grass..."

In 2010 Meyer won the team gold medal at the World Equestrian Games.