In just a week, the FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses will begin, thus celebrating its 27th edition. This prestigious international event is held in the city of Verden (Germany), at the Hannoveraner Verband Equestrian Center. For seven days, the venue brings together the best dressage riders between the ages of 5 and 7, representing a wide range of breeds. 

Prior to the competition, the team will be meeting up in the town of Münster, at the Westfälischen Pferdestammbuch Breeding Center, where riders will train intensively for four days under the watchful eye of coach Jose Daniel Martin Dockx. This final preparation phase will be carried out in an environment of teamwork, companionship, and enthusiasm, both among the riders and the technical team. 

This year, ANCCE will be hosting Open House titled “Spanish PRE Day", on Saturday, the 1st of August, from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm, at the meeting venue. The objective is to introduce Purebred Spanish Horses (PRE) to owners, breeders, riders, equestrian professionals, and enthusiasts by providing them with an opportunity to witness the PRE Team’s final training session before participating in the World Breeding Championships for Young Horses.

During the Open House, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the team members, the head coach, and ANCCE representatives in person. These will present the sports program and the horses representing the PRE breed at this significant international event. Open House will conclude with a glass of Spanish wine for attendees and team members.

[WEB] 2026 PRE Team

Thanks to its search for continued excellence and commitment with the project, ANCCE once again has incorporated an official PRE Team veterinarian, who will be with the team during the pre-competition training and throughout the championship. His presence alongside the coach guarantees that PRE Team horses receive specialized healthcare at all times.

As has been the case at previous competitions, both horses and riders will boast personalized sportswear. Equitex has designed these garments with the breed's initials and Spain’s national colors. These high-quality products offer greater comfort and facilitate performance both while training and throughout the competition.

The competition tests begin on Wednesday, the 5th of August and conclude on Sunday, the 9th of August. Follow it all live on ClipMyHorse.TV

[WEB] Full Program of Competition Events

ANCCE wishes to thank all those who have participated in the PRE Team selection process: breeders, riders, grooms and collaborators. The support and back on behalf of Spain’s Royal Equestrian Federation is noteworthy, and more specifically, that of Jose Daniel Martin Dockx for his commitment and dedication. 

We wish the PRE Team the best of luck at the 2026 Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses! Go team, go!