WBFSH World Championships at Lower Saxony State Stud in Celle, 16-19 July 2026
The WBFSH International Young Breeders' World Championships will take place from July 16 to 19 at the Lower Saxony State Stud in Celle. Young breeders from all over the world will come together to demonstrate their skills in four disciplines, exchange ideas, and network.
The first international event for young breeders took place in Verden in 2001, the center for horse breeding and equestrian sports of the Hanoverian Association, and is now returning to its roots 25 years later. Since the beginning, many more studbooks have been added that follow the German model of youth work for young equestrians.
The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) is delighted that this prestigious event is taking place at the historic Lower Saxony State Stud, which is known for its deep connection to Hanoverian horse breeding.
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Over 180 participants from 26 associations will compete for the world championship titles in individual and team competitions in Celle in 2026.
4 disciplines: Theory, conformation assessment, free jumping assessment and in-hand presentation
2 age groups per team: junior team (14 - 18 yo), senior team (19 - 26 yo)
4 Starters per team: 3 scorers and one discarded result
multiple German teams are participation along with teams from
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Belgium Canada Denmark England France |
Ireland Latvia Netherland Austria Sweden |
For individual ideas and queeries please email us: deutsche.jungzuechter@gmail.com
Lower Saxony State Stud Celle
The founding of the Celle State Stud was decreed on July 27, 1735, by Elector George II of Hanover, who was also King of Great Britain. By 1800, the state stud already had over 100 stallions, which were sent to around 50 breeding stations each year. Peaking in 1947, the stud covered around 35,000 mares, demonstrating its significant historical influence on horse breeding.
Since its foundation, the stud has played a crucial role in the development and preservation of the Hanoverian breed, which is renowned worldwide for its quality and performance. “Hosting the International Young Breeders' World Championships underscores Celle's ongoing commitment to promoting the next generation of horse people, riders, and innovation, cementing its status as a key player in the international horse breeding landscape,” says State Stud Master Dr. Axel Brockmann.
The state stud farm is a symbolic location in the equestrian world and stands for tradition and excellence, having always been a pioneer of modern practices. Whether it's promoting regional breeding by providing high-quality stallions, refining sport horses with English thoroughbreds, traditional stallion parades, or the modern summer festival.
World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses
The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) is the independent and international umbrella organisation of studbooks. Our mission is to foster breeding progress to produce the best sport horses.
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