2025 Madrid Horse Week with World Cup Qualifier Cancelled

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Spain

The Spanish equestrian federation has announced that 2025 Madrid Horse Week with its World Cup qualifier CDI-W has been cancelled.

The event was scheduled for 28 - 30 November 2025.

Delayed Renewal

This decision follows the delayed renewal of the Event of Exceptional Public Interest (AEIP) designation, a government-supported framework that has for nearly a decade provided valuable support for the event’s organisation and funding.

Due to the timing of this administrative process, the 2025 edition could not be confirmed.

“Making the decision to cancel this year's edition has been tremendously painful, especially after so many months of work and so few weeks before the scheduled date,” explains Daniel Entrecanales, President of the Organizing Committee.

“Over the past ten years, the event has delivered significant sporting, cultural, social and economic benefits to the city of Madrid. With the continued support of our institutional partners, sponsors and the equestrian community, we are confident about the editions to come.

Plan Ahead for 2026

“This pause gives us the opportunity to plan ahead, return stronger with fresh ideas, and bring our trademark enthusiasm to future editions. We look forward to sharing positive news soon.”

Since its launch in 2012, Madrid Horse Week has grown to become Spain’s leading indoor equestrian event and a highlight on the international calendar. Over the years, it has brought equestrian sport closer to thousands of spectators, delivered notable cultural and economic benefits to the city, and strengthened Madrid’s reputation as a global centre for equestrian excellence.

“Madrid Horse Week is an important fixture on the international calendar, and while its cancellation in 2025 is disappointing for all involved, especially the Organiser and the athletes, we recognise the Organising Committee’s commitment to the long-term future of the event,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said.

"In 2026, we will return stronger, with new offerings and the same enthusiasm as always. We will soon be able to share good news that confirms the continuity of a project that is already an intrinsic part of Madrid's sporting and social calendar," concludes Daniel Entrecanales.

Madrid's cancellation reduces the amount of Western European League World Cup qualifiers for 2025-2026 to 10: Herning, Lyon, Stuttgart, London, Mechelen, Basel, Amsterdam, Neumunster, Gothenburg, and 's Hertogenbosch.