1. Bautzener riding tournament: tension and stars await the audience!

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What an exciting summer in the equestrian scene! From July 25th to 27th, 2025, the 18th Great Bautzen riding tournament will take place in Bashütz, which is one of the most important open -air tournaments in Saxony. This year, the audience can look forward to an exciting program that includes dressage and jumping competitions as well as team ratings. The highlights include the "Grand Prize of Bautzen" and the championship rating "Blick der Oberlausitz", which will captivate the athletes. [Meidresden reports that…] (https://www.midresden.de/?view=article&id=20037:ostsaechsisches-reitsport-Highlight-Baschuetz-18-Großes-Bautzener-Riding Turnier-Startet-Juli&catid=8)

The starting shot will be given on Friday with simpler exams. The challenges increase over the course of the weekend, so that both professionals and young riders can demonstrate their skills. The youth cup in particular has it all: the winner can look forward to a high-quality saddle worth 5,000 euros!

prominent guests and colorful supporting program

A highlight of the tournament will be the appearance of Marvin Jüngel, who recently won the first stage of the U25 jumping cup in Braunschweig. Together with his mare Balou’s heir, he showed a brilliant performance and was the only pair to be flawless. This also qualified for the final of the Chio Aachen. [Horse currently explains that ...] (https://www.pferd-aktuell.de/news/aktuelle-meldungen/spring/deutschlands- u25-springpokal-marvin-juengel-ginnt-erststation-in-braunschweig)

At the weekend, around 1,000 starts and 500 horses are expected, with the riders between the ages of 12 and 65. There are numerous attractions for younger visitors: pony rides, a bouncy castle, face painting and a wheel of fortune provide fun and entertainment. The village baker Stefan Richter will provide the audience with delicious food.

solemn mood at the tournament party

On Saturday evening, DJ "Dr. Taste" is invited to the traditional tournament party. An ideal setting to end the exciting competition time. Entry for children up to 1.40 meters in size is free, 4 euros are due for adults. If you want to come to the party, pay a contribution of 10 euros.

The organizers hope for good weather, because the good mood is all the more open on such a weekend. Equipment enthusiasts and families are welcome to enjoy a varied weekend at the 18th Great Bautzen riding tournament!