Germany's horse team third before the cross-country showdown in Aachen!

Germany's horse team third before the cross-country showdown in Aachen!

Today, July 5, 2025, the exciting events are taking place CHIO Aachen, one of the most important equestrian tournaments in the world. Here, where equestrian sport and folk festival atmosphere come together, the world's best riders take center stage. The first discipline, the eventing test, initially brought the German riders third place.

After the start with dressage and jumping, preparations for the cross-country course are in full swing. Speaking of the off-road course: This was designed for the first time this year by the renowned course designer Giuseppe Della Chiesa. The anticipation for tomorrow's challenge is growing, as the organizers expect a great event in the terrain that will delight riders and spectators alike.

Intermediate standings and favorites

New Zealand are hot on the heels of the British team, with a total of 94.4 negative points. Tim Price on Vitali successfully led the individual rankings with 27.3 minus points, but Jérôme Robiné on Black Ice fell back to fourth place after a drop in the jumping course. The German riders, with a total of 96.1 minus points, are fighting despite the setbacks: Libussa Lübbeke and Calvin Böckmann are also in the top 20 with their horses!

CHIO Aachen: A festival of equestrian sports

The fact that Aachen enjoys a similar reputation in the context of equestrian sports as Wimbledon in tennis or Wembley in football is demonstrated not least by the expectation of around 350,000 spectators during this prestigious event. Over 300 athletes from 30 nations present themselves here and offer a varied program that ranges from show jumping to dressage and vaulting.

Another highlight are the big prizes that will be awarded on July 6th, the end of the CHIO Aachen. Special events such as the Rolex Grand Prix and the Aachen Dressage Prize are blue chips in the calendar of every horse fan. The TV broadcasts also promise to increase anticipation for the competitions, with over 30 hours of coverage in Germany alone.

In summary, it can be said that the CHIO Aachen once again unites the world of equestrian sports and captivates both participants and spectators. With a unique supporting program and an impressive atmosphere, this event will go down in the annals as a folk festival. And as is tradition, crepe handkerchiefs wave at the end as everyone looks forward to the next edition of the CHIO Aachen, which will take place from May 22nd to 24th, 2026.