Waltraud Böhmke is certified in Germany in horse management, riding, and breeding, is on the board at Pferdesportverband Hannover e.V., and is an FN (German Equestrian Federation) judge in both riding and driving. Her family business Stall Böhmke is based on the Elbe River in the middle of a region known for Hanoverian horse breeding. Her farm focuses on breeding and starting young stock, as well as training both horses and riders according to classical principles. She is known for her fun and innovative courses for both work on the ground and in the saddle (boehmke-belum.de).