Poland to Host CDI 4* for First Time at Biały Las on 3

Poland to Host CDI 4* for First Time at Biały Las on 3 - 6 September 2026

Poland

Wierzbna Biały Las, located in the south-west part of Poland, is excited to host the first ever CDI 4* competition in the country.

After three consecutive, successful editions of a CDI 3* - CDI-W and five editions of Polish Senior Dressage Championships, the Biały Las Equestrian Center has decided to organize of the first 4* level international dressage competition in Poland.

Favourite Amongst Riders

Biały Las has already been marked as one of the favourite shows in the region by many international riders thanks to comfortable riding conditions, great footing, and a calm and welcoming atmosphere.

“We are organizing Biały Las Equi’Festival for the second time in a row with CSI3* and CDI4* within a couple of days," said show director Daniel Karpiński. "Next year we will host European Dressage Championships for Children and Juniors. There are great events upcoming on our schedule and we are very happy about it”.

Top level competition in a friendly atmosphere

For youth riders setting the Europeans in 2027 as their dream goal, the 2026 CDI Bialy Las is an excellent opportunity to already acquaint their horses with the show grounds and atmosphere so they are fully familiar with the venue for next year.

The Ground Jury

The President of the Ground Jury is Małgorzata Pawłowska (4* POL) and she will officiate alongside an outstanding team of international judges: Evi Eisenhardt (5* GER), Clive Halsall (5* GBR), Mariette Sanders-van Gansewinkel (5* NED,) Magnus Ringmark (5* SWE), as well as Kurt Christensen (5* DEN) and Frederico Pinteus (4* POR).

The CDI-W will feature classes across all levels, from young horses to junior, young riders, and Under 25 levels, as well as the senior small and big tour (1*, 2*, 3* and 4*).

Entries are now open

National federations are welcome to register their riders for the international dressage competition in Wierzbna Biały Las.

The deadline is 14 August 2026.

View the FEI Schedule here

For more information, visit Bialy Las on Facebook and Instagram or the official website at www.equifestival.com.