International Bridleless Riding Championships - Energys Under the patronage of Euro Equus September 8-10th, 2023
This one-of-a-kind event has been organised on the Partynice Racecourse in Wrocław, Poland since 2014.
Its mission is to promote modern horsemanship based on a relationship between the horse and rider rather than coercion and force. We prove that horses can deliver beautiful performances in show jumping, dressage and trail without a bit, or even a bridle.
The championships find themselves at the interface of natural horsemanship and classical riding. Amateurs and professional riders compete in a variety of disciplines. Due to the nature of bridleless riding, all riders have a shot at winning.
The championships feature three disciplines:
- Dressage,
- Show Jumping,
- Liberty Trial.
The atmosphere is fantastic, the audience stands are always full, and the September weather treats us favourably. As part of the event, viewers can enjoy stunning horse shows. The championships are organised under the patronage of Euro Equus, the European Network of Horse Cities that connects Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), Golega (Portugal), Samur (France), Waregem (Belgium), Pardubice (Czech Republic) and Wrocław (Poland). I personally believe that we will see more and more events of this kind because modern audiences are increasingly unwilling to support violent riding.
I’m looking forward to seeing you in Wrocław,
Jerzy Sawka
Director of the Partynice Racecourse in Wrocław
