Otto Becker statest that the set up and decision making has become more crucial than ever before. The level of competitions is augmenting and the riders have to make sure not to burn their horses. The German Championship is a very difficult and demanding comeptition with 4 rounds. Therefor some of the other better teams won't compete as they have the CSIO in St. Gallen and Rotterdam on the schedule.
Daniel Deusser won the German Show Jumping Title in 2013 and 2014.