CHIO Aachen 2025: Painting elite meets magical holidays!

CHIO Aachen 2025: Painting elite meets magical holidays!

Aachen, Deutschland - The saddles and horseshoes rings in Aachen: From June 27th to July 6th, the CHIO Aachen, one of the largest international equestrian tournaments, takes place. Around 350,000 visitors are expected who can look forward to a variety of competitions. The broadcasts of WDR and ARD, which show the highlights of the tournament in stream and on television, are also live. [Horse-upds] reports on the program of over 90 hours of equestrian sport.

Especially Tuesday, July 1, promises to be a highlight. Under the motto "Hola España", the partner country Spain presents itself with Flamenco, Fiesta and a culinary enjoyment of tapas. Popstar Alvaro Soler will appear at the [WDR] opening ceremony from 8:15 p.m. - the festival is properly heralded!

an exciting competition

A week full of sports and anticipation is waiting for the equestrian fans. On the following days it continues with exciting exams. For example, on Wednesday, July 2, the "Prize of Europe", a first show jumping test, which is often considered an indicator of the favorites. Last year Richard Vogel emerged as the winner, where obstacles up to 1.60 meters are on offer.

Thursday brings the gripping nation price, which is fought under floodlights. The German riders, including Hans-Dieter Dreher and the talented Sophie Hinners, have great chances of winning. In the following days the spectators expect further highlights: Friday is all about the "RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia", including the second individual rider test with a relaxed prize money of 200,000 euros.

largest final

Saturday, July 5, both fans and active people will take their breath away. The off -road in the Soers becomes the climax of the eventing competitions. Olympic champion Michael Jung is at the start, while record Olympionic Isabell Werth shows what she can do in dressage. The WDR transmission begins at 11 a.m., and at 3:15 p.m. you switch on for jumping riding.

On Sunday, July 6th, the event with the dressage Grand Prix Kreis "Lindt Prize" and the crowning glory, the "Rolex Grand Prix" will be celebrated. Here a prize money is waiting for the winner of an impressive one million euros. Last year André Thieme was able to collect this top win. The WDR transmission begins from 1 p.m., while the merging of the nations at 7:30 p.m.

The Chio Aachen is not just a sporting event, but an entire festival of the senses. In addition to over 360 riders and 650 horses, a large spectacle takes place, in which around 1,200 tournament employees and 230 exhibitors also have to ensure a smooth process. As reported [horse.de], the main stadium 358,310,400 grass neck is available to receive the spectators - you just have to go!

For all equestrian sports fans, the Chio Aachen is a must. Pack your best memories and enjoy a week full of exciting competitions and warm atmosphere! The excitement of international horse port has never been experienced so close!