CHIO Aachen – The World Festival of Equestrian Sports
The #CHIO Aachen, also known as the "World Festival of Equestrian Sports," attracts equestrian enthusiasts from all over the world every year. This spectacular tournament combines dressage, show jumping, and eventing at the highest level. The impressive setting of the Aachen Soers Stadium creates a unique atmosphere where the best riders and horses compete for fame and glory. The famous Aachen Soers is thus at the heart of the equestrian world, offering an unforgettable experience.
Since 1924, the tournament has been held at the Soers Riding Stadium and has become an indispensable event ever since. The Concours Hippique International Office, better known as CHIO, is the official tournament of the Federal Republic of Germany. It hosts all the Nations Cup competitions in the five equestrian disciplines. Here, the elite of the international equestrian scene gathers.
Besides the sporting aspect, CHIO Aachen offers an incredible setting. Thanks to many different sales stands, the tournament also provides an optimal shopping experience. Whether young or old, rider or non-rider, everyone gets their chance here!
You’ll also find us every year with a large sales stand at CHIO Aachen. So be quick and secure your tickets for 2024 now!
Hamburg Derby: A Course of Challenges
The Hamburg #DERBY, held at the traditional Derby Park Klein Flottbek, is a masterpiece of challenges for rider and horse. The distinctive derby grounds with its demanding course and the legendary Derby Meadow are an absolute stage for thrilling competitions.
Since 1920, this unique tournament has taken place annually in Hamburg on the Ascension Day weekend and, like CHIO, has become indispensable. The Hamburg Derby course has never been changed over the years and is considered one of the most difficult courses in the world. This makes the Derby a unique test that challenges the courage and skill of the riders.
Here too, you’ll find a wide range of sales stands. Between the exciting competitions, you can stroll through the exhibition to pick up an accessory or two for yourself or your beloved four-legged friend.
Longines Pentecost Tournament Wiesbaden: Elegance in the City of Culture
The International #PFINGSTTURNIER in Wiesbaden also attracts riders from all over the world. Spanning four days, this important equestrian event enjoys a reputation as one of the most outstanding events in Germany, featuring a well-known lineup. The fairytale-like Biebrich Palace Park serves as a festive venue, giving the tournament a very special atmosphere with its historic backdrop. Various disciplines feature demanding tests that bring show jumping, dressage, as well as the fascinating vaulting and eventing disciplines to life.
The International Pentecost event in Wiesbaden has been held since 1929, making it not only one of the most traditional and popular but also one of the oldest equestrian tournaments in Germany.
The organizer, Wiesbadener Reit- und Fahr-Club e.V., is dedicated to establishing the tournament as a social family event. Besides the captivating Wiesbaden Horse Night on Saturday evening, which delights with a varied show program, there are also days with special themed events, such as Hessen Day on Saturday or Family Day on Sunday.
A thoroughly successful tournament that is always worth a visit.
Frankfurt Festhalle
The international Festhalle Riding Tournament in Frankfurt combines the world of equestrian sports with urban elegance. The Festhalle Frankfurt provides an impressive backdrop for dressage and show jumping at world-class level. The combination of top-level sport and the festive atmosphere of the city of Frankfurt makes this tournament an outstanding event on the calendar.
The tournament kicks off with a regional highlight, the Fraport-Hessentag, which offers Hessian riding clubs a platform to showcase their skills. Additionally, up-and-coming riding talents from the area get the chance to experience tournament atmosphere in the Festhalle for the first time. This greatly contributes to the tournament’s strong roots in the region.
Especially exciting is the winner’s prize of the Nürnberger-Burg-Pokal, where the top three pairs compete again. Here, a St. George Special freestyle is performed – the atmosphere is unique. Although it is not a classic dressage test, this event creates #GOOSEBUMPS moments.
Show jumpers also get their full share of excitement in the international jumping competitions, which are held up to 1.55m in height.
So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now and see for yourself!
