This is already the 10th year that dressage tournaments have been held at the Weghofer-Spörk family's equestrian center. These are not only riding tournaments, but also social highlights. Known as a meeting place for personalities from the worlds of sport, business and politics, you can enjoy excellent hospitality and regional cuisine with a magnificent view of the town of Hartberg. There are three dates again this year:
1st date: June 7-9
Anniversary tournament - "10 years of the Hartberg horse show"
Program & Timing
Thursday: 12.00 noon: Arrival of all participants & worm up
Friday, 7.00 pm: Welcome of the participants, officials & sponsors in the Riders Lounge
Saturday, 8.00 am: Final competitions for beginners
11.00 am: Lead rein & First Ridden competition
12.00 hrs: Ride & Jump competition
13.00 hrs: Final competitions for top classes
15.00 hrs: Music freestyle
2nd date: August 23-25
"Styrian national championships for young riders"
3rd date: September 28 - 29
"Season finale of the "Styrian Dressage Tour 2024"
Austria's equestrian elite have already announced their attendance and will be showing off their skills, from ambitious young riders to internationally experienced professionals.
The noble horses as sports partners in all classes, from beginners to the most difficult class, the "Grand Prix", or as loyal companions who carry their riders aged 4 to 12 years to their first successes in a "Führzügelklasse" & "Frist Ridden" competition, are of course the focus of attention.
Further highlights are:
- the ceremonial welcome of the participants, officials & sponsors on Friday evening
- Reception & drawing of the starting order on Saturday evening with live music & dinner buffet
- Final competitions, special tests, award ceremony for the overall winners & champions in all classes on Sunday
A store for riders & horses, children's program, music freestyles with exciting costumes, a rarely seen "Caprill-style jumping competition" where not the fastest time counts, but the most beautifully jumped obstacles, complete the weekend program.