At the age of five, Johannes Ehning started riding. At the age of 8, Johannes competed in his first beginner’s and easy classes (E- and A-classes) and also presented some of his brother’s horses at various competitions. Relatively quickly he competed in his first low and medium level classes (L- and M-classes).

With Zuckerpuppe Johannes rode his first high level (S-classes) and triumphed in his first Westphalia Championships. Locando and Lord’s Classics proved to be his most successful horses.With Carmen he collected victories and placings in big classes.

In big international classes Johannes rides Salvador, with whom he has won several Grands Prix. He has also successfully represented Germany at Nations Cups, winning the Nation Cup in Wellington, Florida in 2012. Cayenne and Appearance are also horses he chooses for the biggest classes, both have already won and were highly placed at 5* competitions.

In 2014 Johannes opened his own stable, not far away from the family home. He is now based in Stadtlohn with his own showjumping stable.