The organization of the ‘Paardenspektakel’ in Beekbergen – the largest horse driving event in the Netherlands – decided this week to cancel the event in 2024. The driving force behind the top event and organizer of CAI(O) Beekbergen, Mieke van Tergouw has taken this decision together with the board with a heavy heart: ‘Cancelling an...Read More
After the VIP-class and ParaEquestrians this morning, the sun began to shine. The four-in-hands drove their dressage test in beautiful weather conditions. The sunny weather brought a lot of people to Beekbergen. At the end of the afternoon, when the ‘big names’ drove their test, the stands were filled with driving sport fans, who closely...Read More
It was a rainy day today, with only a few dry moments. All competitors got a shower over them and the circumstances were the same for everyone. The footing of the arena held up well and during the breaks the AC line was extra prepared. On the grandstand were a number of driving sport lovers,...Read More
It was busy with horses on the competition grounds this afternoon. Two inspection lanes had been laid down because about 300 horses had to be inspected. Only 2 horses turned out to be ‘not fit to compete’. They belong to pair driver Ugo Cei (Italy) and four-in-hand- driver Mark Carruthers (Great Britain). Both competitors can...Read More
From 27 to 30 July an international driving competition will be held on the grounds of Riant Equestrian Centre in Beekbergen. It is a three-star competition for pairs and four-in-hands, in which the best drivers in the world will participate. For the four-in- hands it is also a world cup qualifier and for the first...Read More
The FEI Driving World Championship for Pairs 2025 is coming to the Netherlands! On June 6th, the Fédération Equestre Internationale, our international governing body, announced the decision to award the FEI Driving World Championships for Pairs in 2025 to the organization of the international driving show ‘Paardenspektakel’ in Beekbergen, held late August at the Riant...Read More
As in previous years, CAI Beekbergen offers drivers the opportunity to participate in the VIP class. Those who want to experience what it is like to be in a competition in an international entourage now have the opportunity to do so. Just like the other participants, your dressage test is in the main arena under...Read More
Every two years there is a World Championship for Horse Pairs. In 2023 the Championship takes place in Le Pin au Haras, France. The last time the World Championship took place in the Netherlands was in 2021 in Kronenberg. Beekbergen is a candidate for the World Championships in 2025. Beekbergen is very popular among pair...Read More
We are delighted and honored to have the CAIO4* status for the Four-in-Hand class in 2023. This means that in addition to the individual competition, national teams also compete for the Nations Cup. The O-status is awarded just once a year per country. The OC of Beekbergen has been working hard and is planning to...Read More
