EQUI PAGES Sports Preview: September 25–27, 2026

Philipp Weishaupt and Kilmister won the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Vienna in 2025.
Photo: LGCT Philipp Weishaupt and Kilmister won the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Vienna in 2025. Photo: LGCT
The German Pony Eventing Championships in Mechtersen, the Global Champions Tour, dressage in front of Schönbrunn Palace, and more this weekend.

Versatility


German Pony Eventing Championship, September 24–27 in Mechtersen


One tournament, five classes, two of which have two divisions—there’s plenty going on this weekend at the Vögelsen-Mechtersen Riding and Driving Club. This includes the final highlight of the season for pony eventing riders: the German Championship.


The results are available here, and more information can be found at: www.eventing-mechtersen.de


International Eventing Tournament (CCI2*-S) from September 25 to 27 in Wesel-Obrighoven


Those who prefer the Rhineland region also have the opportunity to compete in a CCI2* event at the St. Hubertus Wesel-Obrighoven Equestrian Club.


The schedule and all other information are available here.


International Official Eventing Tournament (CCIO4*-S/CCI2*-L/2*-S/1*-Intro) September 23–27 in Lignières, France


Although there is no team competition, German riders will still be participating in a Nations Cup cross-country event this weekend in Lignières


, France


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CCIO4*-S: Vanessa Bölting (Münster).

CCI2*-L: Brandon Schäfer-Gehrau (Düsseldorf).

CCI2*-S: Vanessa Bölting (Münster); Neele Sophie Wittkohl (Westergellersen).

CCI1*-Intro: Vanessa Bölting (Münster).


For more information, visit: www.aceva-lignieres.fr


International Eventing Tournament (CCI3*-S/2*-S) September 25–26 in Minderhout, Belgium


CCI3*-S: Ann-Catrin Bierlein (Warendorf); Linn Klümper (Gescher); Maja Kozian-Fleck (Vechta); Enya-Rosa Siewert (Jettingen).

A*-S: Jana Schoupal (Schermbeck); Enya-Rosa Siewert (Jettingen).


For more information, visit: www.minderhout-horseriding.be


Show Jumping


International Show Jumping and Dressage Tournament (CSI5* GCT/GCL/CSIU25/CDI4*) from September 23 to 27 in Vienna/AUT


Where the Habsburgs’ gala carriages, drawn by Lipizzaner and Kladruber horses, once pulled up, major show jumping and dressage competitions will take place this weekend: in front of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The following riders from Germany will be competing.


CSI5* GCT/GCL: Christian Ahlmann (Marl); Hans-Dieter Dreher (Efringen-Kirchen); Katrin Eckermann (Kranenburg); Sophie Hinners (Pfungstadt); Jörne Sprehe (Fürth); Maximilian Weishaupt (Jettingen); Philipp Weishaupt (Hörstel).

CSIU25: Emma Bachl (Postmünster); Brianne Beerbaum (Thedinghausen); Ava Ferch (Stegen); Alia Knack (Steißlingen); Jolie Marie Kühner (Starnberg).

CDI4*: Katharina Hemmer (Borchen); Lisa Müller (Otterfing); Moritz Treffinger (Werder); Isabell Werth (Rheinberg).


You can find the results right here, and more information at: www.lgct-vienna.com


International Show Jumping Tournament (CSI5*) September 23–27 in Greenwich, CT, USA


The next stop on the Major League of Show Jumping (MLSJ) circuit, featuring German riders Rene Dittmer (Stade); Tony Stormanns (Eschweiler); and Richard Vogel (Pfungstadt).


For more information, visit: https://csigreenwich.com/


International Show Jumping Tournament (CSI3*) September 23–27 in Gassin – St. Tropez, France


A lone Holsteiner rider will also be competing this weekend in St. Tropez: Jesse Luther (Wittmoldt).


For more information, visit:


www.polo-st-tropez.com


Dressage


In addition to Vienna (see above), Ornago in Italy is also hosting an international dressage tournament with German participants.


International Dressage Tournament (CDI3*/U25) from September 24–27 in Ornago, Italy


CDI3*: Yara Reichert (Buch a.E.); Annabelle Steffens (Fritzlar).

CDIU25: Annabelle Steffens (Fritzlar).


Click here to view the results.


 


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