The World Equestrian Games and FEI World Championships Explained
World-level equestrian sport is not always presented as one event in one place. The World Equestrian Games name and individual FEI World Championships should not be treated as interchangeable labels for every championship year.
What happened in 2022?
According to the FEI's 2022 overview, Herning, Denmark hosted Jumping, Dressage, Para Dressage and Vaulting from August 6 to 14. Eventing and Driving were hosted separately in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, in September. It is therefore inaccurate to describe Herning as an eight-discipline edition of the World Equestrian Games.
Aachen 2026 is no longer an upcoming event
The official Aachen 2026 website gives August 11 to 23, 2026 for its championships, covering Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Para Dressage, Driving and Vaulting. As of this article's October 21, 2026 review, that event has taken place. Other discipline championships may have different hosts and dates; do not assume the Aachen schedule covers every FEI world title.
How to follow the sport accurately
- Start with the discipline and championship year.
- Check the official host, dates and results rather than relying on an old event preview.
- Distinguish a venue's program from the full international calendar.
- Use the relevant organizer's information for tickets, access and competition rules.
For current information, consult the FEI and the official event website. This is an event explainer, not a current ticket offer or a guide to what clothing is approved for competition.
Facts and event timing reviewed October 21, 2026.




