Z-breeders will be able to show their foals in 2017 at 4 locations at the Z-Festival. At each of those locations foals will also be selected for 3 foal auctions; 2 ‘Z Online Auctions in August and the Z Quality Auction during the WC in September.
09 July 2017 Z-Festival Germany
We start our European tour in Marl at the Rohmann family. Marl, town of birth of Christian Ahlmann, lies in the heart of Westfalia, a region where loyal Z-breeders have been breeding Z-foals for years.
13 – 16 July 2017 Z-Festival Belgium
The traditional Z-Festival in Lanaken will, as in 2016, be a 4 day event. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the foals will be assessed. On Sunday it is the turn for the 3-yr-olds in free action. On Saturday and Sunday also the 4-, 5- and 6-yr-old horses will jump their classes to qualify for the Belgian Championship in Gesves and for the 5- and 6-yr-olds the World Championships in Lanaken!
29 July 2017 Z-Festival The Netherlands
High up in the Netherlands, in the province of Drenthe, lies the village Westdorp, which will turn blue and yellow on 29 July. A great many showjumping horse breeders are living in this region and the fine accommodation of Reinie Tewis is the ideal basis for the Dutch Z-Festival!
06 August 2017 Z-Festival France
We complete our European tour on 6 August in France. In the Loire region, not far from Nantes, the castle of Haras de Hus will provide the background for the French Z-Festival. Host Xavier Marie has been breeding high level showjumping and dressage horses for many years and he is a loyal supporter of Studbook Zangersheide.