21.09.2021
Carl Meulenbergh awarded the “Prize of the City of Aachen”
Two things happened 26 years ago: After becoming a member of the Supervisory Board, Carl Meulenbergh commenced his honorary commitment for the CHIO Aachen and the Mayor at that time, Dr. Jürgen Linden, awarded the Prize of the City of Aachen for the first time. At the CHIO Aachen 2021, everything came full circle because Carl Meulenbergh was presented with the Prize of the City of Aachen. This prize is conferred to personalities, who have rendered special services to the CHIO Aachen.
This particularly applies to Carl Meulenbergh, who, after having served in a wide range of honorary functions, most recently as the association’s President for ten years (2010 to 2020), upheld and still maintains close ties to the CHIO Aachen. The Mayoress of the City of Aachen, Sibylle Keupen, now honoured him for these exceptional services with a sculpture of draught horses created by Albert Sous. “Many thanks for your long-standing and exceptional commitment,” the Mayoress said during the award ceremony at the CHIO Aachen 2021. Stefanie Peters, who succeeded Meulenbergh as President, also expressed her gratitude: “You have been closely associated to the equestrian sport since your childhood. Your dedication will always remain a part of the CHIO Aachen,” she stated. Prior to Carl Meulenbergh, the Prize of the City of Aachen had already been presented to famous personalities such as the jumping sport legend, Hans Günter Winkler, or the former President of the FEI (World Equestrian Federation) Princess Haya.

Lap of honour in a carriage: ALRV President, Stefanie Peters; Mayoress, Sibylle Keupen and ALRV Honorary President, Carl Meulenbergh (f.t.l.). Photo: CHIO Aachen/Michael Strauch.
CHIO Aachen 2025: Martin Fuchs and Leone Jei win the Rolex Grand PrixCHIO Aachen 2025: Boyd Exell invincible in the Prize of Event Rent GmbH – and in the Prize of Family Richard Talbot as well as the Baron und Baronin von Buchholtz Nations' CupCHIO Aachen 2025: Standing Ovations for sensational winner Justin Verboomen in the Lindt-PrizeCHIO Aachen 2025: Emotional victory for Yuri Mansur in the Mystic Rose PrizeCHIO Aachen 2025: Home victory for aspiring young star Tony Stormanns in the NetAachen-PrizeCHIO Aachen 2025: Böckmann, Vogel & Brauchle unbeatable in the MERKUR CASINO-CupCHIO Aachen 2025: Andreas Steindl wins the “Silver Camera”CHIO Aachen 2025: Semmieke Rothenberger celebrates her first triumph at the Soers in the iWEST-PrizeCHIO Aachen 2025: WOTAX-Prize goes to Dinja van Liere and a “super superstar”