Preparations for the 2026 FEIF Youth Cup are in full swing. This year’s event is hosted by Germany on the tracks in Rieden, where next years World Championships will take place.
On July 12th, 69 young riders aged 14-17 years old from 10 different FEIF countries will come together for a week of fun, of speaking English, and of training with international trainers. The programme includes training, an excursion and and culminates in a two-day team competition. You can follow the fun on Facebook and Instagram.
What is the FEIF Youth Cup?
The focus of the bi-annual FEIF YouthCup is on teamwork, sportsmanship, improved riding skills and cross-cultural friendships.
The FEIF YouthCup is arranged every second year and consists of a week of intense training with respected instructors of international standing. The week ends in a competition with a range of youth classes on and off the oval track.
Riders aged between 14 and 17 train and compete in international teams, with the aim of fostering friendship and an awareness of cultural difference. The language at all international FEIF events is English.
Usually, participants have some experience of competition riding. Most riders bring their own horses for the event, and for applicants from overseas, good rental horses are available.
You can find more information about the past FYCups here.
The first FYCup took place in Luxembourg in 1995 and many of today’s well-known riders started their international career at the Cup since then!