One Big Thing: Aachen XC Course Walk with U25 World Champion Calvin Böckmann
The excitement is building for the upcoming Aachen 2026 Eventing World Championships, and we’re delighted to reveal that the recently crowned Under 25 World Champion Calvin Böckmann will be leading an exclusive preview of one of the world’s most iconic cross-country courses for the Georgie Campbell Foundation.
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026 (late afternoon)
Venue: CHIO Aachen, Germany
Guest presenter: Calvin Böckmann, supported by a member of the Aachen XC course building team
Ticket price: £25 or £30 with a GCF cap in your choice of purple, black or white (please note this does not include event entry)
Book: email [email protected]
Not only will you have a unique opportunity to walk the course while supporting the Georgie Campbell Foundation, but you will also be able to hear expert insights into some of the key fences from:
- One of Germany’s leading event riders
- No. 1 in the current FEI Under 25 eventing rankings
- The 4th placed rider at the 2025 European Championships, where he also achieved the fastest cross-country round of the day
Join us in learning from Calvin and a member of the course building team as they share their wisdom and experience on this exclusive course walk, ahead of the cross-country action in Aachen.
We have no doubt that tickets will sell out fast, so email us today to book your space on this incredible course preview!
US Events This Weekend
GMHA Festival of Eventing August HT (VT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Otter Creek Summer HT (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
WindRidge Farm Summer HT (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Fair Hill International Recognized HT (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Woodside Summer HT (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/OEH Qualifier (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Stone Gate Farm Summer Mini Trials (OH): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]
Other Links and Reading
Sponsor Corner: Stable View $60,000 Oktoberfest FEI CCI-S 1*/2*/3*/4* & USEF/USEA Horse Trials
Photo by Christine Quinn.
Opening Day for the Stable View $60,000 Oktoberfest is approaching — mark your calendars for August 11th!
Tentative Schedule
FEI, Advanced, Intermediate, and Prelim will likely be Friday/Saturday. Modified, Training, Novice, and BN will likely be Saturday/Sunday, but please keep checking the website for updates.
- Stabling opens — 1:00pm
- Arrival exams — 1:00pm – 5:30pm
- Arrival Exams — 9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
- Arena Familiarization — Main Arena and Hunter Ring, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Jump Schooling with FEI Stewards by appointment only — 3:00pm – 4:30pm
- Both FEI and National XC Courses open to competitors — 3:00pm
- 2/3/4* Dressage Test rides — 7:40am
- 2/3/4* Dressage Competition begins — 8:00am, followed by 1*/Adv/Int/Prelim
- Vendor Row open — 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Additional Arrival Exams — 8:00am – 10:00pm
- 3*/4*/Adv/Int Show jumping begins — approx. 12:00pm, final schedule dependent on numbers
- FEI Riders Meeting if desired — 30 minutes after the conclusion of SJ, outside Pub by Pavilion
- Gaze and Graze — 5:00pm – 7:00pm, outside Pub by Pavilion
- Mod/Training/Nov/Beg. Nov Dressage — 8:00am
- FEI levels Show Jumping for those who did not jump on Friday — 8:00am, followed by National levels Show Jumping
- Int/3*/4*/Adv/2*/Prelim/1* Cross Country — 8:30
- Vendor Row open — 8-4:00
- CCI Awards upon completion of FEI divisions
- Gaze and Graze — 5:00pm – 7:00pm, outside Pub by Pavilion
- Show Jumping for those who did not SJ on Saturday, likely N & BN — 8:00am
- Mod/Training/Nov/Beg. Nov Cross Country — 8:00am
- Vendor Row open — 8:00am – 3:00pm
Join the WhatsApp group to stay connected with all the essential updates before and throughout the show. Stay informed with results, ride times, notifications when dressage tests are available for pickup, and more.
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VIP Experience
VIP’s receive a picnic lunch consisting of Stable View’s signature charcuterie from the Stable View Bistro & a stainless steel Stable View tumbler! Cool off with a cold beverage from a selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options on site.
[Click here for Oktoberfest 2026 FEI 2/3/4*-S VIP Experience tickets]
Training Tip of the Day
Ros Canter explains what it take to produce a championship-winning performance and why preparation is the key to riding in harmony with her horses:
Go Eventing
With the U25 World Championships behind us and the Seniors World Champions on our heels, let’s rewind to the post-XC vibes at Millstreet:
