German jumping and dressage highlight: Balve Optimum 2025 starts!

German jumping and dressage highlight: Balve Optimum 2025 starts!

in Balve, where the air of excitement and sporty ambition is fulfilled, the Longines Balve Optimum 2025 begins. From June 12th to 15th, 2025, the beautiful Wocklum Castle becomes the meeting point for the best talents in dressage and show jumping. A total of eight championship titles are fought here, which are of the utmost importance for the riders, since they can thus qualify for the European Championships in A Coruña in Spanish in July. This event not only promises exciting competitions, but also the celebration of a long family tradition in equestrian sport.

The schedule does not recognize mercy. On the first day, June 12th, everything starts with the Optimum Welcome Prize , an international jumping competition over 1.40 meters. Exciting competitions are ensured between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A highlight of the day is the piaff promotion award dressage test, which begins at 11:00 a.m. and is part of the young talent funding. Friday, June 13th, brings the next load of adrenaline with the price of the amateur - jumping rider club Deutschland e.V. at 8:00 a.m. and Richard Wätjen Memorial Prize at 11:30 a.m. Every point is fought here and the spectators can look forward to gripping performances.

The other program items

On Saturday, June 14th, the Weisbauer Elektronik GmbH jumping test continues at 7:30 a.m., followed by the dressage test in the highest class. The best result is ridden here, so that the tension is at the peak. On the final day, June 15th, the audience does not miss the longine's great optimum price at 11:15 a.m., which is led to the crowning glory with the Grand Prix freestyle

If you can't be on site, you can easily follow the exciting competitions from home. However, there is no transmission on free TV; Instead, on clipmyhorse.tv a paid live stream.

tickets and prices

The cards are already available and offer something for every budget. FLANIER tickets provide access to the entire tournament site and costs between 10 and 25 euros. Families, groups and people with disabilities are happy about special discounts. If you like it more comfortably, you can treat yourself to seat cards or even season tickets: these are between 50 and 62 euros, depending on the period. And for the particularly enthusiastic fans there are the optimum table tickets that cost between 25 and 80 euros-or a 4-day package for 948 euros that is really worth it!

The organizers emphasize that the Longines Balve Optimum is not just a sporting event, but a place where the passion for horses and the community spirit come together. The motto "We are Balve optimum" and the music of Pamela Falcon and Pat Anthony reflect the spirit of these championships and invite everyone to experience "magic in the air".

whether as a viewer or participant - the event promises something for everyone. The anticipation is noticeable and the best riders in Germany are willing to prove their skills. The Longines Balve Optimum 2025 becomes an unforgettable experience for all equestrian sports enthusiasts.