Sophia Ninette Lübbe: Who Is the Hamburg-Based Influencer?
Sophia Ninette Lübbe claimed victory in both the Small Tour and Medium Tour of the Jumping Derby as part of the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy at the German Show Jumping and Dressage Derby in Hamburg 2023. In 2024, she went on to win the Medium Tour of the Amateur Trophy in Hamburg once again.
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Who Is Sophia Ninette Lübbe?
Sophia Ninette Lübbe is a German equestrian and social media influencer. Based in beautiful Hamburg, the 25-year-old shares her daily life at the stables with her horses on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Whether it’s competition prep, stays at veterinary clinics or rehab facilities, or simply the everyday chaos of being a horse girl—Sophia gives her followers a genuine glimpse into her life. Today, she has a combined following of 418,000 across all social media channels.
With her candid and straightforward personality, Sophia not only attracts a wide audience but also draws criticism and envy. In a Podcast with her mother Nikki Benett, she openly discussed how she deals with online hate and prejudice. A recurring issue in the equestrian social media scene: whenever a new horse arrives in her stable, rumors swirl about whether she paid for it herself or whether her mother footed the bill. This bothers Sophia, as the only thing her mother contributes financially is the horse insurance.
Sophia stands out from other equestrian influencers by sharing not just the highlights but also the challenges—offering a more authentic view of her life in the saddle.
Achievements of Sophia Ninette Lübbe
Sophia began her competitive riding career in 2020 with a dressage competition at the A* level. Interestingly, she didn’t start out in show jumping. In 2021, she ventured into her first jumping events and quickly found success, taking second place in her second show jumping competition with her horse Celine.
By 2022, Sophia had progressed from A-level to M-level jumping and secured a second-place finish with Captain Morgan at a competition in Hamburg. The Hamburg Derby seems to be one of her favorite events. In 2023, she participated in the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy and won with her horses Lordillo S and Ladylike.
Her top international result came at the CSI in Paderborn, where she took second place in an S* jumping competition with Ladylike.
Hamburger Derby 2024
Hamburg Derby 2024
Sophia returned to compete in Hamburg in 2024. In preparation, she trained with the renowned Stephex Stables in Belgium. Despite entering the international tournament with just one horse, she once again won the Medium Tour of the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy in Klein Flottbek.
Riding Gabbianos Charlet, a black Hanoverian mare (by Gabbiano out of Export by Gloster), Sophia finished a remarkable 0.56 seconds ahead of the runner-up.
Missed her winning round? You can rewatch Sophia Ninette and Charlet’s ride at the 2024 Hamburg Derby here:
Hamburg Derby 2023: Success With Three Horses
It was a successful weekend for Sophia Ninette Lübbe and her horses. The show jumper—well known to many from Instagram and TikTok—competed this weekend with Ladylike, Lordillo S and Cassidik n both the Small and Medium Tours of the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy at the Hamburg Derby.
Already on the first day—Thursday—Sophia Ninette Lübbe secured two placements in the Small Tour. With Ladylike, she won the Bauernblatt Prize and skillfully placed Lordillo S in second in the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy (Small Tour) in Klein Flottbek.
On Friday, the competition continued with the Medium Tour, where Sophia took second place with Ladylike—just 0.06 seconds behind Linnea Heemsoth on Larino W. That evening, Lübbe claimed another victory, winning the CWD Prize in the Small Tour of the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy with Lordillo S.
On Saturday, she rounded off the weekend by placing 11th in the Medium Tour with Cassidik.
On Sunday, it was time for the Jumping Derby of the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy in both the Small and Medium Tours. Riding Lordillo S, the young rider soared through the course at the Klein Flottbek stadium and secured first place with a time of 59.65 seconds, beating out the competition.
In the Medium Tour Jumping Derby of the EN GARDE Amateur Trophy, Sophia Ninette also claimed victory with Ladylike and earned a sixth-place finish with Cassidik.
FAQs About Sophia Ninette
How old is Sophia Ninette?
In a 2023 podcast with her mother Nikki Benett, the Hamburg native shared that she is 25 years old.
How many horses does Sophia Ninette have?
The influencer owns nine horses, including Balou du Pilot, the pony Trüffel, Ladylike, and several others.
Where does Sophia Ninette Lübbe keep her horses?
Sophia no longer discloses the location of her stables—and for good reason. As she explains in her videos, not everyone watching her content has good intentions. To protect herself and her horses, she keeps their whereabouts private. She even mentioned past incidents where her horses were poisoned, underscoring the need for caution.