2026 CDI-W Pilisjaszfalu Sets the Stage for World Class Competition and European YR/U25 Championships

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 17:56
2026 CDI-W Pilisjaszfalu
Compete at the 2026 CDI-W Pilisjaszfalu :: Photo © Anett Somogyvari

The 2026 CDI-W Pilisjaszfalu at Arie Yom-Tov's Stable Unikornis on 18 - 21 June 2026 will be setting the stage for another world class competition and preparing the grounds for the 2026 European Young Riders and Under 25 Championships in July.

The privately owned property north of Budapest, Hungary, has been a fixture on the FEI calendar with annual World Cup qualifiers and CDI's since 2019 and as a serial host of European Youth Championships in 2020, 2022 and 2023

Collect World Cup Points

The CDI-W Pilisjaszfalu is one of 10 Central European League World Cup qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup Final.

The league kicks off next week and Pilisjaszfalu is the last spring qualifier before the CEL takes a summer break. Riders from other leagues can also gain valuable World Cup points in Pilisjaszfalu and be early and prepared for their World Cup race in 2027.

Top sport in Pilisjaszfalu
The Central European World Cup circuit provides a low-pressure setting and Stable Unikornis guarantees a top equestrian facilities with great footing in a familiar atmosphere. 

"Each year I try to bring something new and improved to the competition. We always have excellent footing and a great show environment, but now we also want to bring in the fun, lifestyle and entertainment, so I decided to throw an evening party, both during the CDI-W and the European Championships, with a live DJ playing music," said Arie Yom Tov. "The first show is coming up in June and we are already busy with the necessary preparations in the stable to ensure that all the facilities for horses and riders will be top."

From Young Horse to Grand Prix

The multi-day international competition  on 18 - 21 June 2026 offers classes from young horse level, through all the youth divisions, and up to Grand Prix with a 3* and CDI-W big tour.

Prepare for the European YR/U25 Championships
Riders will be assessed by experienced 5* FEI judges Sissy Max-Theurer, Henning Lehrmann, Christof Umbach, and Katrina Wust,  assisted by Christine Prip, Orsolya Hillier, and Peter Hansaghy. Two of them will also be judging the European Under 25 Championships in Pilisjaszfalu on on 6  - 12 July 2026.

Riders aiming for the 2026 Asian Games can achieve their Minimum Eligibility Requirement at this show with small tour classes offered.

For the fourth, consecutive year the show will also host the Central European Young Horse Championship,  a special international competition to foster young horse sport in Central European countries.  The CDI Young Horse Tests are open to riders from all nations, but special prices will be awarded to Central European riders to boost the sport at young horse level.

Entries Now Open

A successful show lies in good preparation. Enter now for the CDI-W Pilisjaszfalu and be an early bird at collecting points for the World Cup Finals, or prepare the horses for the European Young Riders/Under 25 Championships by familiarizing them with the show grounds and environment.

Great atmosphere and conditions at Pilisjaszfalu
Bring your youngsters alongside your FEI level mounts and make it a full experience at Stable Unikornis, while having easy access to the glorious city of Budapest for lifestyles, dinners, and culture.

For more information visit www.unikornislovarda.hu, or contact the show secretary at sz.kriszta.unikornis@gmail.com.

View the FEI schedule here.

Photos © Anett Somogyvari  - Lukasz Kowalski  

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