The photo shows the protagonists of the press conference on the occasion of the presentation of the partner country at the CHIO Aachen 2024. Framed by cheerleaders from the Rhine Fire Düsseldorf and CHIO Aachen mascot Karli from right to left: US Consul General Pauline Kao, ALRV President Stefanie Peters, Head of the NRW State Chancellery Nathanael Liminski, Western rider Josh Clemens on his Quarterhorse, ALRV Board Member Birgit Rosenberg and Opening Ceremony Director Uwe Brandt (Photo: CHIO Aachen/Andreas Steindl).