Poseritz Equestrian Tournament
The largest equestrian tournament on the island of Rügen
About Poseritz Equestrian Tournament
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Equestrian Tradition since 1984
If you drive through the island of Rügen in early June and suddenly spot a line of horseboxes and SUVs along one of the narrow country roads, chances are high that you are on your way to Poseritz. There, in the south of the island between Bergen and Stralsund, the local Reit- und Fahrverein Poseritz e.V. has organised a tournament since 1984 that is now considered the largest of its kind on Rügen: around 27 competitions in dressage, show jumping, and driving over a long weekend.
Three Disciplines, One Venue
On the main arena next to the Dörphus, the 14 show jumping competitions take place, from the lead-rein class for young riders to an M-level (1.40m) two-star competition – the tournament's "Grand Prix" jumping event. On the second arena, the 12 dressage competitions run in parallel, focusing on E, A, and L levels. In addition, there is the traditional "Kampf der Gespanne" (Battle of the Carriages), a driving competition with single and double horse teams of various breeds, to determine the "Master" of the island of Rügen. This makes Poseritz one of the few tournaments in the north that combines riding and driving sports under one roof.
Vorpommern-Rügen District Championships
The tournament is more than just a home game for the riding club: it is where the Vorpommern-Rügen Equestrian Association district championships are held in four age groups, as well as qualifiers for the VR Cup. This makes Poseritz a must-attend event for many clubs in the district, and you will find a wide range of amateur riders, club members, and ambitious young professionals at the venue.
The Village Gets Involved
Poseritz has around 700 inhabitants, and on tournament days, the entire community is mobilised. The Dörphus, a former schoolhouse and now a village community centre, serves as the reception area, lounge, and gastronomic hub. Local clubs take care of catering – cake buffet, bratwurst, coffee – and sometimes small show programmes invite visitors to stay in the late afternoon. Those holidaying in the south of Rügen (Garz, Putbus, Lauterbach) have an opportunity here to get a glimpse of a genuine rural equestrian tradition.
Who Comes to Poseritz?
- Riders from Rügen, Vorpommern, and all of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Equine sports enthusiasts from Brandenburg and Schleswig-Holstein
- Families with children who want to witness the lead-rein jumping
- Holidaymakers from the Baltic Sea resorts looking for an authentic event beyond the beach promenades
Poseritz Equestrian Tournament — edition 2026
The 2026 Edition
The tournament's registration for 2026 is publicly available in the Poseritz municipality's event calendar. The proven format – jumping arena, dressage arena, driving competition – will be maintained, as will the hosting of the Vorpommern-Rügen district championships. The complete competition program is traditionally published a few weeks before the tournament by the Riding and Driving Club via its official Facebook page and the platform hippothek.de.
For spectators, Saturday afternoon is particularly recommended: the highlights – the "Grand Jumping" of class M and the "Kampf der Gespanne" – usually take place alternately on the main and driving arenas.
Programme Poseritz Equestrian Tournament 2026
Expected Program Outline 2026
The exact competition program for 2026 will be published by the Poseritz Riding and Driving Club a few weeks before the tournament. Based on experience, the weekend includes:
- Show Jumping Competitions — 14 competitions on the main arena, from lead-rein contests to M-level jumping, with the "Grand Prix of Poseritz" as the highlight
- Dressage Competitions — 12 competitions on the dressage arena, classes E, A, and L, including district championships
- "Kampf der Gespanne" — Driving competition with single and double horse teams, Rügen Island Championship
- Supporting Program — Catering by village clubs, raffle, small show programmes
Current dates and entry forms are available via the club's Facebook page and at poseritz.de.
Highlights Poseritz Equestrian Tournament 2026
- Rügen's largest equestrian tournament since 1984
- Three disciplines under one roof: Dressage, Show Jumping, Driving
- Host of the Vorpommern-Rügen District Championships
- Family and village festival atmosphere around Dörphus Poseritz
Prices Poseritz Equestrian Tournament 2026
Admission for spectators is generally free. Food and drinks are available from the club stands in the Dörphus. Entry fees for riders are detailed in the club's official announcement.
Practical information — Poseritz Equestrian Tournament
Getting There
By car: Take the B96 from Bergen southwards, turn off towards Poseritz near Garz. About 30–40 minutes drive from the Baltic Sea resorts of Binz or Sellin. Parking is signposted on the surrounding meadows.
Admission
Admission for spectators is generally free; donations for the club's activities are welcome.
On Site
Catering and refreshments are provided by the clubs in the Dörphus. Toilets are available. Dogs on a lead. Please be considerate of the paths and stable areas due to the presence of horses.
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Where it takes place Poseritz Equestrian Tournament
Reitanlage Dörphus Poseritz