KRONENBERG – From July 16 to 21, Peelbergen Equestrian Centre will be the scene of the European Championships Jumping for Young Riders, Juniors and Children.
As the first European Championship to be held in Peelbergen, and the only FEI Championship happening in the Netherlands in 2024, expectations are high.
Less than a month until Europe’s best show jumping young talents gather in Kronenberg to compete for the European Individual and Team titles, and especially proud is Ken Ruysen, event director.
“Awarding this European Championship to de Peelbergen is thanks to the trust we have built over the years. Not only are we ready to host a championship of this format, we are set on making it a unique event,” Ruysen explained.
Memories to last a lifetime
The opening ceremony on Monday 15th July will mark the official start of the event, with the first competition set to start at 14.30 the very next day. From Tuesday till Sunday, riders will compete for the individual and team medals in their age category, in competitions ranging from 1m25 for Children up until Young Riders’ 1m50 classes, on both sand and grass arenas.
“The young riders we welcome in July will be making memories in Peelbergen that they will look back on in their later careers. If you take a look back at riders who competed in the European Championships for Young Riders in the past, you will see today’s top riders, such as Steve Guerdat and Willem Greve. That Peelbergen may be part of that road to the top for some of the participants is very special.”
Creating an EC setting
Since the venue organises weekly competitions, creating an European Championship setting is a must. The centre is already set up for 3* level events, “we work hard to have perfect grounds and offer top facilities every competition. So for this European Championship we are not necessarily raising the bar, but we will focus more on the decoration and creating that special atmosphere that is an European Championship.”
Decorations and new obstacles, made especially for the European Championships, and various side events to entertain both horse lovers and day-trippers are on the program. Besides the evening program, which promises different kinds of entertainment every night of the event, Peelbergen chose to organise Walk Grandorse, a walk in the beautiful forest of Grandorse surrounding the centre, on the last day of the Championships, Sunday 21st.
The goal is to create more involvement with riders as well as with the local community, and make it an unforgettable event not only for the participants, but for everyone.
Free admission
“We are especially looking forward to top tier sport and the atmosphere that a major championship like this brings. We hope many visitors will come enjoy it. For as unique as this event is, there is one thing that is no different than usual: admission is free,” Ruysen said.
For more information about evening program, side events, and the competition schedule – www.peelbergen.eu/kronenberg-2024
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