From 25 to 29 August 2027 the eventing champions of the future will be welcomed in Maarsbergen for the FEI Eventing European Championships for Young Riders & Juniors. Europe’s top young talents from around 20 countries will compete for the titles in the beautiful setting of the Maarsbergen Estate.
Event director Maurits van der Goes is delighted with the award: “We are incredibly proud that the FEI Eventing European Championships are coming to Maarsbergen again in 2027. In recent years Maarsbergen Horse Trials has grown into a leading eventing event in Europe. As an organisation we are ready to host another major championship. Our more than 150 professional volunteers are already looking forward to making the event a great success for riders, horses, guests and visitors.”
Cross country
What makes the championships in Maarsbergen unique is the cross-country course through the park of the historic Maarsbergen country estate. Course builder Aert van der Goes explains: “Together with Dominic Moore (Jump 1) and Eric Winter (cross-country course designer) we started two years ago with a vision for our course. That vision has three principles. First, the safety and welfare of the horses always come first, and we build fences that educate riders and horses for the future. Next, we come up with a theme for every spot on the estate that the fences fit into, such as ‘bridges & boats’ and a ‘Dutch market’. Finally, we make use of the landscape: the horses go through the moat of Maarsbergen Castle and cross the woods. It is a great honour to build the cross country for the European Championships in 2027.”
Enjoy a day out
Visitors can enjoy a wonderful day out during the event. The park of the historic Maarsbergen country estate, normally closed to the public, is the setting for lively equestrian sport, a stylish welcome and culinary delights. Visitors rate the atmosphere and hospitality in the unique surroundings of Maarsbergen Castle as outstanding. Thousands of spectators enjoy a great day out together with beautiful sport, lovely nature, a charming setting, attractive shops, refined catering and plenty of space to stroll, picnic or have a drink.
Questions or suggestions can be sent to contact@maarsbergenhorsetrials.nl.