Event 2025
What’s New in 2025?
- European Championships Observation Event: For Dutch youth riders, this competition will serve as the first observation event for the European Championships.
- New CDIYH Class: 5- and 6-year-old horses will now have their moment in the spotlight!
Event Highlights
This year’s competition offers the following classes:
- Pony Riders
- Children
- Juniors
- Young Riders
- U25
- CDI1* (Small Tour)
- CDI2* (Medium Tour)
- CDI3* (Grand Prix)
- CDIYH (5- and 6-year-old horses)
For more details, please refer to the schedule.
Schedule Top Dressage Tolbert .pdf
Why Compete at Top Dressage Tolbert?
After two successful editions, Top Dressage Tolbert has become a favorite among riders worldwide. Here’s why:
- High-level competition for all classes, including youth & Young Horses
- Top-quality footing & spacious outdoor stabling
- Well-organized, rider-friendly venue
- Spacious layout, yet everything within walking distance
- Exclusive hotel discounts
- Great atmosphere
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you or your organization interested in supporting Top Dressage Tolbert 2025? Becoming a sponsor comes with fantastic perks, such as:
- Discounted stabling fees for riders.
- A VIP table in our heated VIP tent, offering a prime view of the arena and top-level hospitality.
For more details, please consult the sponsorship brochure.
Top Dressage Tolbert brochure 2025 Engels.pdf
Key Information
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Entries:
- All entries must be submitted through the FEI Entry System by your national federation.
- It is also possible to receive a personal invitation to compete at Top Dressage Tolbert 2025—provided you meet the required scores. If you’re interested in this option, please contact the organization directly to discuss your eligibility and the process for receiving a personal invitation.
- Dutch riders can register for Top Dressage Tolbert 2025 through MIJNKNHS, and for classes like the Young Horses class, an FEI passport is not required. However, all other entry requirements still apply. For more details, please contact the Top Sports Department of the KNHS.
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Stabling & Extras:
- Stabling, bedding, and additional services (like a VIP-table in the heated VIP-space) must be booked through Equestrian Hub.
- Deadlines:
- March 24, 2025: Final deadline for entries in both the FEI Entry System and Equestrian Hub.
Accommodation Options
We offer several accommodation options for riders and grooms:
- Van der Valk Hotel Groningen-Hoogkerk (Booking code: GRN-CDIAPRIL2025)
- Van der Valk Hotel Drachten (Booking code: HDR-CDIAPRIL2025)
- Hotel Onder de Linden (Booking code: SMF31PGZLS)
- Best Western Hotel Aduard
All hotels are within a 10–15 minute drive from the venue. You may also stay onsite in trucks, caravans, or campers.
Join Us in 2025!

LOCATION
A fantastic location with a ditto appearance, of international allure where many equestrian events have already been held. The HJC Manege in Tolbert is already a household name nationally in the dressage world. This unique location also lends itself to let our (inter)national guests enjoy what makes this competition extra attractive because of the possibilities this location has to offer.
Address showground: Hoofdstraat 53
9356 AV Tolbert Netherlands
Side events and entertainment
In addition to the dressage competitions, programs will be organized during the event to introduce Groningen youth to the beautiful sport of dressage. Also, present international judges will give clinics to (youth) riders.
There will also be show programs between the competitions where equestrian Groningen shows itself to the public and international guests.
Friday evening there will be an equestrian ball organized for all participants, sponsors and guests from home and abroad.
Also open to participants and visitors will be the on-site Plaza Posta, an entertainment center. With activities such as indoor laser game-fun curling and race to escape
