Belgium and Sweden start strong at the FEI Nations Cup in Aachen!

Belgium and Sweden start strong at the FEI Nations Cup in Aachen!

In the final preparations for the 2025 CDIO in Aachen, Belgium and Sweden are making riders' hearts beat faster. They compete together in the everyday FEI Nations Cup. For Belgium, this means not only competition, but also an important observation test to test their strongest team for the challenges ahead. This team observation attempt is also a test run for the upcoming event in Crozet, which is also the focus of the Belgian dressage promotion. Eurodressage reports a promising line-up.

The Belgian team relies on the experience and skills of riders who have already been successful on many stages. With Charlotte Defalque on her horse Botticelli, Domien Michiels with Intermezzo van het Meerdaalhof, Larissa Pauluis on Flambeau and Justin Verboomen with Zonik Plus, excitement is guaranteed. Wim Verwimp will also compete in the 4* tour with his mare Jedai de Massa.

Swedish competition

The Swedes are also sending their best riders into the race. Caroline Darcourt will demonstrate her skills with Lord Django, while Patrik Kittel, known for his impressive performances, will ride with Dante's Herzchen and later in the 4* tour with Touchdown. Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven completes the team with Hyatt, and Maria von Essen brings Invoice into play. These top-class line-ups promise exciting competitions and a high level of dressage sport.

What else can dressage fans look forward to in 2025? The Belgium Dressage Events team has put together a varied program for the coming year. Three important events take place at the renowned Azelhof Equestrian Center in Lier, including the CDI Lier, the CDIO Lier and the Belgian Dressage Championships. Belgium Dressage Events highlights that this is the first time that Belgium is hosting an FEI Nations Cup event, which promises the country additional international attention.

Nations Cup and its meaning

The FEI Dressage Nations Cup, which has been held since 2013, has established itself as a central event in dressage riding. It not only offers a platform for national teams, but also exciting competitions that are of great importance for the riders. In these team competitions, every result counts and teams consist of three or four riders, with the best three scores counting towards the overall score. This scoring plays a crucial role in determining the winning team and the pressure to deliver cannot be underestimated. Wikipedia provides an overview of the regulations and format of this exciting tournament series.

The 2025 season promises to be an exciting year of dressage riding not only for the participating nations, but also for the spectators. All eyes will be on Lier and Aachen as Europe's best riders demonstrate their skills and prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.