THE renowned trainer and rider Dr Wilfried Bechtolsheimer has died, aged 71.
The father of top British dressage rider and Olympic gold medallist Laura Tomlinson, who himself rode on the British team at the 1995 European Championships, died last Wednesday (8 April).
“It is with great sadness and profound regret that we say goodbye to our husband, father, grandfather, trainer, mentor and friend,” his family said.
Dr Bechtolsheimer is survived by his wife Ursula; his children Felix, who is married to Geraldine; Götz, who is married to Alida; Till, who is married to Julia; and Laura, who is married to Mark; as well as his grandchildren Annalisa, Amélie, Wilfred, Lukas and Hanni.
“His deep passion for our sport and his love of all creatures, but horses in particular, were at…