WBFSH International Young Breeders World Championshiops 2026, take place from July 16-19 at Landgestüt Celle (Lower Saxony State Stud), Celle, Germany. The Championships will showcase talented young people from across Europe, Great Britain and Canada.

As in previous offerings, there are four main elements to the competition phases of the Championships. These include multiple choice theory exam, assessment of conformation and athleticism traits (loose movement and loose jump), and the presentation of a horse in hand.

Other element of the Championships include the turnout (grooming, plaiting etc.) of a horse which is completed as a team, and various fun activities which are hosted in tandem with the serious business of the Championships.

Coming together from widespread geography with the combined interest of the horse means there is always something to talk about, friendships and a unique network with other young people have the potential to be created. With everyone on site together, a great atmosphere is possible.

The German Young Breeders organisation hope to welcome as many studbooks as possible to join in competition, collaboration, and mutual encouragement as young breeders come together to showcase the very best representative of their studbooks.

For those studbooks who have not previously been involved but would maybe like to enter even individuals in the Championships there is plenty of information here on the WBFSH website or alternatively get in touch directly with the young breeder committee who would be more than happy to guide you https://www.wbfsh.com/iyb/contact. The organisers would also very much welcome sponsorship or support. If your studbook would like to offer support to the Championships or nominate sponsors for consideration check out the packages available on the German Young Breeders website page.

Title sponsor Etalon Equine Genetics. Catering provided by Dennis’ Catering

The nearest airport is Hannover, with connections also possible from Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin, Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt am Main. Shuttles from Celle train station may be arranged.

Important Dates:

31 March 2026 – deadline for entries with total number of participants to Hanna Westermann deutsche.jungzuechter@gmail.com
+49 160 989 003 10

30 April 2026 – deadline for all fees to be paid (entries, accommodation, and food packages for participants and management teams)

15 June 2026 – final competitor names to be submitted to the organisers.