Events

As the sun beamed down on Germany’s majestic Hauptstadion arena on 24 May, the Rolex Grand Prix concluded an enthralling TSCHIO Aachen. Thousands watched on as the world’s elite horse and rider combinations bid for a faultless time on the hallowed turf. Rolex Testimonees Sophie Hinners and Richard Vogel delivered three spectacular clear rounds in front of their home crowd to make the final three in the jump-off, before Vogel clinched victory aboard United Touch S in 45.57 seconds.

Ginger Kennett is preparing to represent Australia at the FEI Vaulting World Cup Final at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium (29-30 May) with her 2022 FEI World Championship partner, Corazon Gran.

Australian Olympian Kevin McNab is a regular visitor to Millstreet in Ireland, always arriving with a lorry load of young horses for experience and invariably leaves with several rosettes – and this year was no exception.

Australian dressage rider Jemma Heran has claimed a win and three further podium places with her two up-and-coming horses across four CDI Young Horse classes at Olomouc in the Czech Republic.

Australian combinations delivered personal bests at CDIO Lier (21-24 May), with Warwick McLean and Will Matthew impressing on emerging Grand Prix horses, while Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus led Belgium to a Nations Cup win.

Future Farms Arabians announced on Thursday that Jessica Dertell and Osaka P have been selected to represent Australia at the FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses, which will take place in Verden, Germany from 4-9 August.

The 2026 Adelaide Equestrian Festival has delivered its biggest and most successful event yet, cementing its reputation as both Australia’s premier equestrian competition and equine celebration.