2022 Dressage and Jumping World Championships
August 3 – 15, 2022 – Herning, Denmark
We are ready for the 2022 World Championships and excited about our first visit to Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula and to Herning. Summer will be a wonderful time in Scandinavia and Herning has extensive experience with the World Cup and other major equestrian competitions.
We have comfortable accommodations just north of Herning, on a lake in Viborg, just a short walk to the town. Because of the timing of the competitions, we will only have one day for sightseeing in Jutland. For those who wish, we will have a four-night pre-tour in Copenhagen. Information on that will be forthcoming.
A word of precaution – the stadiums in Herning are small and they will not be expanding them. The main stadium has just 10,000 seats for Dressage and Show Jumping. (Aachen has in excess of 40,000). If you wish to join us, please make you reservation early. We will be purchasing tickets as reservations require.
Our planned program:
Wednesday, August 3, 2022: Depart for Denmark
If you are not joining our pre-tour, North American clients will depart today for Billund, Denmark. (Delta and KLM; United and Lufthansa; and Air France show flights, many code-shared – same flight showing under different carriers).
Thursday, August 4: Welcome to Jutland
We will have transfers arranged from the Billund Airport to the Golf Hotel in Viborg. You’ll find our hotel settled picturesquely between the Viborg Lakes and just a short walk from the town. Relax after your trip, enjoy the grounds and rest up for our welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Friday, August 5: Sightseeing in Jutland
Spend the day getting a taste of this part of Denmark. A visit Aalborg, once an important Viking settlement with the Aalborghus Slot (castle), lovely churches and homes. Later we hope to visit the Voergard Slot, one of Denmark’s most stylish buildings.
Saturday, August 6: Dressage World Championships – Grand Prix Team
The Grand Prix Team begins early today and continues through the afternoon. Late evening return to the Golf Hotel.
Sunday, August 7: Grand Prix Team Competition and Medal Ceremony
Off early this morning for the final portion of the GP Team competition and awarding of the medals for the Dressage Team World Championships. Evening return to the Golf and perhaps a late dinner.
Monday, August 8: Grand Prix Special and Medal Ceremony
A leisurely morning! Early afternoon we depart for Herning and the GPS parts 1 and 2. The medal ceremonies take place this evening.
Tuesday, August 9: Free Day to Relax and enjoy the Viborg and the Golf Resort
You deserve a day to relax today. Sleep late, enjoy the lake, sit in the sun, sauna or walk into the village.
Wednesday, August 10: Team Jumping and Dressage Prix Freestyle
Team jumping begins this morning and continues throughout the day. This evening is the Grand Prix Freestyle, with the medal ceremony following. A late evening.
Thursday, August 11: Team Jumping continues; Nation’s Cup, Round 1
Today is the 1st round of the Nation’s Cup. This evening will be a CSI 3* for those wishing to stay on. In an adjacent stadium will be the Para-dressage and individual and medals ceremony.
Friday, August 12: Morning at Leisure, Afternoon Nation’s Cup
Take a leisurely morning. This afternoon features Nation’s Cup, round 2 and the medal ceremony.
Saturday, August 13: CSI 3* and Evening Gala Show Night
Low level jumping today. Perhaps a good day to go into central Herning to explore if you wish. We will have an afternoon transfer. An evening gala is planned so a late return to Viborg.
Sunday, August 14: Para-Dressage Freestyle and Individual Jumping Finals
Depart midmorning for Herning and the Individual Jumping finals in two rounds and the medals ceremony. In the adjacent stadium will be Para-Dressage Individual Freestyle.
On our return to the Golf Hotel, time to freshen up before our reception and dinner.
Monday, August 15: Departure transfers to Billund
Transfers will be scheduled to Billund for departing flights this morning. Thank you for joining us.
