During the 29th edition of the event, a selection of the best performing young horses from all over the world will once again delight the showjumping world. Four days long the talents of the future, national champions and former medalists of previous years will make their appearance in Lanaken.
Medalists defending their titles
On the start list, last year’s silver and bronze medalists, Boleybawn Alvaro (by Dominator 2000 Z x Crown Z) with rider Niamh McEvoy (IRE) and Ballyshan BF Super Hero with Jason Foley (IRE) are now competing in the six-year-olds. In the seven-year-olds, German rider Katrin Eckermann and Iron Dames Cascajall will defend the winner’s title that the Casallco gelding out of a Comme Il Faut mare won in 2023 in the six-year-olds.
Most complete program ever
In addition to the World Championships for Young Horses, the event also offers numerous other highlights, including the FEI Sires of the World, where approved stallions will make their mark. In addition, the prize-giving ceremony of the Z-Ranking and the stallion selection of Studbook Zangersheide will take place as well. Also, the best Belgian combinations will take up the challenge to earn the title of Belgian Champion.
Zangersheide Quality Jumpers – powered by MBA
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, after the performances of the young horses and the established jumping order, there are the renowned Quality Auctions to look forward too. In addition to the record-breaking foal auctions on Friday and Saturday evening, expectations are high for the newwest auction, the Zangersheide Quality Jumpers – powered by MBA. This year not only twelve top 3-year-old talents will be auctioned off on Thursday evening, but a star selection of show jumpers will also go under the hammer. Fourteen auction horses ranging from 5 to 9 years old have been carefully selected for the evening.
Entrance to the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses is free. Visit the event website for full details, preliminary schedule and complete rider/horse lists: Website