The German Equestrian Federation has reported that international event and dressage rider Ingrid Klimke, daughter of the late Reiner Klimke, has been given the title of “Riding Master.” The honor was bestowed on her during competition in Munster, Germany this weekend. This makes Klimke, 43, only the second woman to be given this title. Hundreds were on hand for the awards ceremony.

Klimke rose to international stardom as an event rider, first becoming a multi-national champion in eventing in Germany and later representing Germany in both the Olympics and World Equestrian Games in eventing, winning team gold at both the 2006 World Equestrian Games and the 2008 Olympics. She has gone on to great success in the grand prix ring in the sport of dressage.

During the awards ceremony, Klimke was described by Hinrich Romeike as an “icon of equestrian sport.” The Riding Master title is given to those who have shown exceptional achievements in the sport as a rider and trainer.