# Equestrian competitions in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/equestrian-competitions-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-08-10T13:20:11.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Equestrian competitions and qualifying events are taking place across Germany.

In Zeiskam, Rhineland-Palatinate, organizers announced the first group of qualified riders for the Höveler German Amateur Championships (DAM) and Amateur Championate (DAC), scheduled for September 2026. Dr. Dennis Peiler, chairman of Pferdesport Deutschland, noted that amateur sport serves as an “essential foundation for German equestrian sport.”

Simultaneously, major international events are underway. The Federation of European Quarter Horse Associations (FEQHA) is hosting the 36th European Championship of American Quarter Horses in Kreuth, featuring over 320 horses from 15 nations. In Aachen, the World Equestrian Games have commenced, involving nearly 900 participants from 67 nations. These games, which include disciplines such as dressage, serve as a qualification platform for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Equestrian championships held in Kreuth and Aachen

Major equestrian events are taking place in Germany, including the European Championship of American Quarter Horses in Kreuth and the large-scale World Equestrian Games in Aachen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/equestrian-championships-held-in-kreuth-and-aachen

### 2026-07-24: Zeiskam, Germany Announces Qualifiers for Equestrian Championships

Zeiskam will host the 2026 German Amateur Equestrian Championships (DAM/DAC) on 18‑20 Sept, with the first qualifiers announced; Dr. Dennis Peiler stresses the event’s importance for the sport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zeiskam-germany-announces-qualifiers-for-equestrian-championships

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