Hetzel Young Horse Masters

The “Tiemeyer x Hetzel Young Horse Masters” will take place this year from July 23–26, 2026. Five- to eight-year-old horses that qualify for the finals will compete for a total prize fund of €175,000, while the final of the tour for older horses will offer €25,000 in prize money.

The prize money for the individual finals is distributed as follows:

  • 5-year-olds: €25,000
  • 6-year-olds: €50,000
  • 7- & 8-year-olds: €100,000
  • Grand Tour for older horses: €25,000

No other event in Europe offers such generous prize money!

The concept of the “Hetzel Young Horse Masters” is simple: all horses in their respective age categories have the opportunity to qualify for the final by jumping two clear rounds in the qualifying competitions designed by Peter Schumacher. Horses from all studbooks and international riders are welcome (guest licences and entries can be arranged via AL@holger-hetzel.de ).

New this year:

  • €200,000 total prize money across all finals
  • Supporting classes up to 1.50m level for older horses, with €25,000 prize money in the final
  • Expanded exhibition area inviting visitors to stroll and explore
  • Exciting supporting entertainment program
  • Additional covered grandstands

Additional highlights:

  • Welcome evening for participants and guests
  • Flanders Foal Auction on Saturday evening
  • Children’s paradise & excellent catering

 

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“We are constantly searching for top-class horses, especially promising young horses, and we know how difficult they are to find. With our event, we aim to offer our participants as many opportunities as possible while providing owners, breeders, and sponsors with an optimized platform for sport and marketing.”

Holger Hetzel

 

Special ranking “Youngster of the Year” offers attractive prize money for horse owners

The innovative partnership between these two top events once again creates a highly lucrative special ranking under the title “Youngster of the Year” for five- to seven-year-old show jumping horses bred in Germany. The finals of both events will be taken into account, with the top 25 horses per age category according to the German Equestrian Federation (FN) breeding regulations (ZVO) and performance regulations (LPO) §16.6 List 1 qualifying for the ranking. The horse with the highest combined score from both finals will earn the title “Youngster of the Year” in its respective age category. In the event of a tie, the result at the Al Shira’aa Bundeschampionate will decide the winner. Owners of the most successful horses will receive prize money of €2,500 for the best five-year-old, €5,000 for the best six-year-old, and €7,500 for the best seven-year-old horse. The award ceremony for the title winners will take place during the Al Shira’aa Bundeschampionate in Warendorf.

 

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