The International 2026 Calendar – Verden and Aachen Collide
Fitting all the major international events into the annual calendar is always a challenge, but 2026 presents an especially tricky situation. With the World Championships taking place in Aachen — the dressage competitions scheduled for 10–15 August — the World Championships for Young Horses (WCYH) in Verden have been set for the week immediately before, 4–9 August.
This overlap means that many people will likely allocate their annual event budget to visiting Aachen, while at the same time, some of the international top riders would normally qualify and present their young horses at the WCYH may have to drop Verden from their plans in order to focus on Aachen.
We all want to enjoy the very best of the sport being able to watch and celebrate the very best combinations at the Championships, whether it’s Worlds best young horses or the established stars competing at the highest level.
