Events in the Münsterland Horse Region

From 18 to 21 July, Riesenbeck welcomes the world's top show jumping riders to the Longines Global Champions Tour. A weekend of top-class sport in the Münsterland.

The German Foal Championships has been one of the most important breeding events in equestrian sport for over 20 years. Those who make it to the final in Lienen have already proven that they have bred one of the best foals in one of the nationwide qualifiers, as only 25% of the foals presented are allowed to attend the final in Lienen.

The breeding elite meet here at the foot of the Teutoburg Forest!

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

From 30 July to 4 August, the Westphalia Week will take place in Münster-Handorf on the grounds of the Westphalian Horse Centre. Over six days, the event will delight visitors with top-class sport, breeding and a supporting programme.

The best young Westphalian talents will be honoured in Münster-Handorf with the title of Westphalian Champion 2024 and will qualify for this year's 2024 Bundeschampionate in Warendorf.

The highlight of Westphalian show jumping. From 30 July to 4 August, the Westphalia Week will take place on the grounds of the Westphalian Horse Centre in Münster. Visitors can expect a varied programme of show jumping and breeding.

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

The guided tour of Hans Günter Winkler's villa offers deep insights into the person and life of the most successful show jumper of all time. "HGW", as everyone reverently called him, not only meticulously collected his medals, pictures and certificates and displayed them in the rooms of the villa. He meticulously archived thousands of newspaper articles about his sporting successes and his life. Pictures of him and celebrities from business and politics are displayed everywhere and a number of hunting trophies from his travels hang on the walls.
The saddle he put on during his legendary ride on the "miracle mare" Halla at the 1956 Olympic Games in Stockholm can be admired in the hallway of the house.

During the approximately one-hour public tour, you will learn many anecdotes from the eventful life of the city's honourable citizen.

As the number of participants is limited to 10, it is essential to book in advance!

The guided tour of Hans Günter Winkler's villa offers deep insights into the person and life of the most successful show jumper of all time. "HGW", as everyone reverently called him, not only meticulously collected his medals, pictures and certificates and displayed them in the rooms of the villa. He meticulously archived thousands of newspaper articles about his sporting successes and his life. Pictures of him and celebrities from business and politics are displayed everywhere and a number of hunting trophies from his travels hang on the walls.
The saddle he put on during his legendary ride on the "miracle mare" Halla at the 1956 Olympic Games in Stockholm can be admired in the hallway of the house.

During the approximately one-hour public tour, you will learn many anecdotes from the eventful life of the city's honourable citizen.

As the number of participants is limited to 10, it is essential to book in advance!

The National Eventing Championships for Young Riders, which were launched in 1989 to get young people interested in eventing, have long since achieved their goal. Top riders such as the Olympic champions Sandra Auffarth and Julia Krajewski and many current championship participants in the pony, junior and young rider categories are among the former participants in the Federal Young Rider Championships, which are held in two divisions - horses and ponies.

Today, the combined test - consisting of dressage, style jumping, style cross-country, theory, pre-muscling and walking - is a firm fixture in the tournament calendar. The dressage, show jumping and cross-country tests are each held at A level.

There are two divisions, horses and ponies. Selection and nomination is carried out by the regional associations.

Each regional association may enter a team of three to five riders as well as other individual riders, provided they are able to meet the requirements in dressage, show jumping, cross-country, theory and pre-modelling of the horses and ponies.

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

The Düstermühlenmarkt has been taking place for centuries. It is not only a folk festival, but also one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in the Münsterland region. Music and dance events as well as small animal and craft markets complete the programme. In addition to animals such as horses, ponies, goats, poultry and small animals of all kinds, textiles, household goods, tools, agricultural machinery, garden furniture, riding equipment, household chemicals and much more are also traded.

Every year, tens of thousands of visitors are drawn to the Wehr farming community at Düstermühle on the last Monday in August and the Saturday before (from 18:00 only funfair and party in the tents) and Sunday.

Sufficient car parking spaces are available at the site.

The organisers are the farms and businesses located on the administrative site.

The name says it all when the Münster equestrian event brings together the equestrian elite for a final show of strength at the end of the season. Against the picturesque backdrop of the baroque castle, European, World and Olympic champions compete for victories and placings. The "Tournament of Winners" is one of the oldest tournaments in Germany with a long tradition and refers to the long history and the high significance that equestrian sport has in Münster.

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

From 4 to 8 September, the Bundeschampionate will take place in Warendorf on the grounds of the DOKR. The Bundeschampionate takes place annually and offers breeders, riders and equestrian sport enthusiasts the opportunity to see promising talents and future top horses. Visitors are offered a varied supporting programme around the Bundeschampionate.

On the occasion of the Mariä-Geburts market every September, the magnificent small town of Telgte in the heart of Münsterland once again turns into a colourful attraction.

The Mariä-Geburts market offers residents and visitors everything their hearts desire: all kinds of goods are on sale from dawn on the large meadow in Telgte. From household appliances, textiles and food to useful tools and machines for the farm and garden to small animals and horses, including accessories.
In addition to the traditional handshake trade, you can also watch the animals in action. The riding and driving club "Gustav-Rau" Westbevern e.V. spares no effort and organises a riding tournament of superlatives!
At the fair on the occasion of the Mariä-Geburts-Markt, young and old will find entertainment at the various rides, snack and action stalls.

The town invites all those interested to be part of this traditional event and thus extend the summer by a few more days!

Open Sunday from 1 - 6 pm

The Horse Night (6 - 8 September) takes place at the weekend in the festively decorated streets of Warendorf's old town. Over three days, the catering and retail sectors celebrate a "Fiesta Championata" together with the town of Warendorf with live music, street theatre and shopping events (Sunday shopping). True to the motto "The horse world as a guest with friends", locals and guests celebrate a long horse night weekend with a programme of events for the whole family.

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de