Countdown to the event
Top sport, breeding and business all come together in Zangersheide... The place to be
For 31 years already the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses has been a highlight on the calendar of many horse enthusiasts!
From 16 to 20 September 2026 Domain Zangersheide is hosting the 31th edition of the World Championship for 5-, 6- and 7-year-old showjumpers. Similar to the other editions, we are expecting the best young horses of the world. But also the best of our Belgian riders are going to compete for the prestigious title of Belgian Champion from the 16th to the 19th of September.
And in case this isn´t enough, visitors have the options to enjoy the FEI Sires of the World, an exclusive competition between stud stallions at 1.50m level.
One of the week's most exclusive moments is undoubtedly the Zangersheide Quality Auction, where enthusiasts have the chance to invest in exceptional foals from top bloodlines. But that’s not all: after two successful editions, the Zangersheide Quality Jumpers returns for the third time! This auction brings together talented free-jumping and ridden horses, ready to enter the international stage. A unique opportunity to acquire a future champion!
Program
From 16 to 20 September 2026 Domein Zangersheide will be the centre of the jumping world. The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2026 is the closing event of the breeding summer and is an established value in the horse world! Inimitably, it showcases the interconnectedness of sport, breeding and trade to a worldwide audience.
At the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2026, five-, six- and seven-year-olds compete for the world titles! And winning counts, the podium provides the winners with the aura of a world title on top of a premium for breeder and rider.
As mentioned before, the event links sport, breeding and trade in an inimitable way.
At the Zangersheide Quality Auction the best foals in the world come under the hammer. For years, Zangersheide has broken every record and the Zangersheide Quality Auction is the apotheosis of a busy foal auction season. Besides the foals, the young horses dominate Thursday evening's World Championship program which they will do again this year but in a new format. The Zangersheide Quality Jumpers, with selected horses of such outstanding quality in terms of health, training and sport aptitude make this concept immediately place itself among the world top!
The older stallions have a prominent role to play in the FEI Sires of the World competition, where they can show their talent and jumping ability to the professional world.
With this class, the circle is closed and during these 5 days in September, everything will be on display. From foal to sporthorse to established breeding stallion.
We sincerely hope to see you at the Zangersheide events.
Wed 16/09/26
Thu 17/09/26
Fri 18/09/26
Sat 19/09/26
Sun 20/09/26
First qualifying Belgian Championship
First qualification 5-year old horses
First qualification 6-year old horses
First qualification 7-year old horses
Stallion selection Studbook Zangersheide VZW
Presentation auction foals
Second qualification Belgian Championship Jumping
Warming up class “FEI Sires of the World”
Zangersheide Quality Jumpers Auction
Second qualification 7-year old horses
Second qualification 6-year old horses
Second qualification 5-year old horses
Stallion selection Studbook Zangersheide VZW
Grand Prix “FEI Sires of the World”
Zangersheide Quality Auction
Consolation Class 6-year old horses
Consolation Class 5-year old horses
Consolation Class 7-year old horses
Stallion selection Studbook Zangersheide VZW
Award Ceremony Z-Ranking
Final Belgian Championship Jumping
Zangersheide Quality Auction
Final 5-year old horses
Final 6-year old horses
Final 7-year old horses
Livestream
Our partner ClipMyHorse.TV will provide global livestreaming of our event and will broadcast all classes including the Stallion Approval and Quality Auction live on its channel. Just like access to our show, watching via ClipMyHorse.TV is completely free!
VIP Hospitality
Of course the accommodation for this wonderful event includes a fantastic VIP area so that you can immerse yourself in top sports and breeding in the best comfort and style. During this four-day event you and your guests are welcome to enjoy our full catering service consisting of gastronomic food served with delicious wines and other refreshments. What´s more, our VIP terrace is the ideal environment to meet sponsors and other guests in an informal atmosphere: last year a stunning 2,800 companies were present in our VIP terrace!
How much do you pay for a VIP package?
For a VIP table for 6 people and provided with your (company) name, €6,500 excluding VAT will be charged.
What do you get in return?
Except for priceless relation marketing to be filled in at your leisure during these four days at Zangersheide, we arrange for you on 19, 20, 21 and 22 September 2024;
- 6 VIP cards per day for access to the event and the VIP terrace;
- 3 VIP parking cards per day for a space on the specially reserved parking;
- Excellent catering services (breakfast, lunch & drinks). The VIP is open daily from 08.00 – 18.00 hrs.
You can already order your VIP-arrangement for this unique event. We hope to may welcome you at our VIP-terrace in September!
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Your visit to Zangersheide.
Admission to the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses is completely free! To make your visit to Zangersheide a little easier, here is some practical information.
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Accreditation for the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2024 can be done via the button below.
