CHIO AACHEN
World Equestrian Festival


June 27th - July 6th, 2025

What distinguishes an outstanding photo? Is it the motif captured, the technical perfection, the unique moment or perhaps the special atmosphere it conveys? In the run-up to the CHIO Aachen, a renowned jury is faced with the exciting task of answering this question.

In the most recent edition of the CHIO Aachen Magazine, the defending champion in the Prize of Sparkasse, the multiple World and European Champion in vaulting, Kathrin Meyer, takes you on a fascinating journey around her hometown. Curious? You can see the extraordinary snapshots with a WOW effect in the brand new edition of the CHIO Aachen magazine.

Over 40 journalists and onliners, social media stars and media companies have submitted entries – three of them are now nominated for “The Silver Horse”.

Even as a boy, Richard Vogel had a keen business sense: by trading saddles and bridles and selling horses he had trained, he earned enough money to buy his first horse at the age of 16. What has happened since then is an unrivalled success story. In the new episode of the CHIO Aachen Podcast, the 28-year-old reveals how the early death of his mother influenced him, what his dreams are and why he has no interest in horror films and roller coasters.

There is only just under a month to go before the CHIO Aachen 2025 gets underway. The joyful anticipation for the biggest equestrian sport event in the world is growing from day to day. And yet it is still worth taking a look ahead to the coming year. Because 2026 is going to be a special year for the organisers, the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein (ALRV), with no less than two major highlights.

The time will finally have come in almost a month: Namely, that is when the CHIO Aachen 2025 begins! World-class sport, meeting up with friends, going for a stroll, shopping, celebrating – the World Equestrian Festival is more than just a show, it is an experience for young and old alike. It is that unique tingling feeling, that incomparable tension that the CHIO Aachen sparks off.

During the General Annual meeting it was noticeable that the members of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. (ALRV) are eagerly looking forward to this year’s major event, just 45 days before the World Equestrian Festival begins. First-class sport and Spain as the partner country are once again in 2025 promising precisely the sort of CHIO Aachen that not only the athletes and visitors love, but also Stefanie Peters, President of the ALRV: “Experience top sport, meet people, shop, wine and dine – yes, simply spend a wonderful time full of unforgettable, goosebump moments. That is the unique combination that distinguishes our CHIO Aachen.”

Paying homage to the partner country and the eternal summer: The “Horse & Symphony” concert under the motto “Summer in the city” offers a spectacular show to kick off the CHIO Aachen 2025. Also on board: Lisa and Matthes Röckener, the Royal Córdoba Ecuestre Riding School and of course the Aachen Symphony Orchestra.