While the Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to this year’s edition of CHIO Aachen, the organisers have today announced a new event for 2020: CSI3* Aachen International Jumping, which will take place from 4-6 September. Fifty of the world’s best riders will compete alongside 25 of the best young riders in the Deutsche Bank Stadium, which is used as the dressage arena during CHIO Aachen. 

“There is huge interest in a starting place,” Frank Kemperman, chairman of the organising company Aachen-Laurensberger Rennvereins e.V., explained in a press release. Aachen International Jumping can already boast of welcoming big home names such as Marcus Ehning, Ludger Beerbaum, Daniel Deusser and Christian Ahlmann as well as Pénélope Leprevost and Kevin Staut from France, Eric Lamaze from Canada as well as Henrik von Eckermann and Peder Fredricson from Sweden. 

“Not only the athletes, but also the fans of the equestrian sport are longing for a live experience,” said Michael Mronz, General Manager of the Aachener Reitturnier GmbH. "This is why spectators are to be allowed to attend in line with the current specifications. We are presently working out the hygiene and safety concept in close collaboration with the authorities. Details, including information regarding the ticket sales, will be announced shortly.”

German Chef d’Equipe Otto Becker is enthusiastic about the Aachen International Jumping: “Aachen not only stands for the best sport, but also for the very best conditions, the showgrounds at the Soers and the organisation are simply unparalleled.”