The 2026 FEI Dressage World Championship in Aachen, Germany, brought together the world’s best combinations to compete for the sport’s biggest titles.

Photographers captured the event’s full arc from Aug. 11-16, including plenty of podium celebrations but also the quieter, behind-the-scenes moments between horses and riders that don’t always make the highlight reel.

Journey back to the event with our gallery here.

Charlotte Fry (GBR) and Glamourdale earned two individual gold medals together. ©FEI/Leanjo de Koster
Christian Simonson and Fleau de Baian made an entrance in the main arena in Aachen. ©Shannon Brinkman
Great Britain’s Charlotte Fry (center), Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (left) and Germany’s Katharina Hemmer shared a celebratory moment atop the Grand Prix Special podium. ©FEI/Leanjo de Koster
France’s Pauline Basquin and Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE cast shadows across the grass on a scorching Aachen day. ©FEI/Łukasz Kowalski
In her senior championship debut, Katharina Hemmer aboard Denoix PCH helped clinch team gold for Germany and added an individual bronze of her own. ©Shannon Brinkman
Switzerland’s Charlotte Lenherr gave Dettori an appreciative pat after their test. ©FEI/Łukasz Kowalski
Christian Simonson presented Fleau de Baian at the first horse inspection. ©Shannon Brinkman
Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale soaked in the cheers from the crowd. ©Shannon Brinkman
Belgium’s Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus turned in near-podium performances, finishing just shy of the medals. ©Shannon Brinkman
A veteran presence on the U.S. team, Ashley Holzer guided Hawtins San Floriana through their test in Aachen. ©Shannon Brinkman
The U.S. squad and supporters gathered in Aachen, Germany. ©Shannon Brinkman

For More:

  • Check out more of our 2026 FEI World Championships event coverage here.
  • Click here for results and orders of go.