| Aachen 2006
WEG |
Aachen 2006 World
Equestrian Games
Aachen was awarded the 2006 World Equestrian Games, September,
2002 at Jerez 2002 WEG. Preparations are already underway for
Aachen 2006 WEG. In 2006, Aachen will host both CHIO Aachen 2006
in May and Aachen 2005 WEG in September |
| Nations
Competing |
Eight countries will compete
in the Nations' Cup and riders from an additional eight countries will
compete as individuals. Germany, USA, and Spain, the Jerez 2002 World
Equestrian Game team medal winners will defend their team medals. |
| 6/21 |
Germany wins Gold, US
Silver, Spain Bronze Team
Complete
dressage results
US riders finish Grand Prix 2nd & 3rd Relevant & Brentina
Debbie McDonald personally congratulated each of the German riders
after the awards in the jumping arena. Debbie is good for
dressage. Grand Prix Special starts at 10 a.m., Freestyle
Sunday. |
| 6/16 |
Perfect
Weather brings an estimated 40,000 to Soers Sunday
Sunny and mild -- absolutely perfect weather |
| 6/15 |
Soers
Sunday - prelude to CHIO
Perfect sunshine and temperature for Aachen's Open House
complete with final show jumping selection trials for Athens for
nations who don't have the opportunity to qualify in their home
countries.
Soers
Sunday, Open House is Sunday, June 15
11;30 a.m. Ecumenical service in the dressage arena
Horses & Symphony - Fireworks and Horses
WEG Gold Medalist Nadine Capellmann pairs with fellow Olympic Gold
Medalist Alexandra Simons de Ridder in a pas de deux with live
symphony by Theater Aachen. |
| 6/13 |
USA
announces dressage team |
| 6/10 |
Germany
announces dressage team - without Farbenfroh. |
| Dressage
Schedule |
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Opening
Ceremony, Tuesday, June 16 with Hungary
Approximately 280 participants
and approximately 120 horses will turn the prelude of the World
Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen into a colourful celebration. From
Hungarian horsebreeding, the traditional hussars over to the racy
"Hungarian Post", a vivacious survey of Hungary's horse
history will be presented to the audience. |
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Dressage
begins on Wednesday, June 17
See the best in international dressage compete for team and
individual medals. |
| Judges |
A distinguished panel of
nine judges from eight countries will be judging the CDIO dressage
classes. |
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CHIO Aachen 2003 Logo
Each year Aachen designs a special logo for the year |
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History |
CHIO Aachen 2002 |
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CHIO Aachen 2001 |
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CHIO Aachen 2000 |
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CHIO Aachen 1999 |
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CHIO Aachen 1998 |
