The competition.

Everything you need to know to compete on the beach at Middelkerke: entries, rules, arenas and practical information.

The programme 2027.

Four days of jumping competition on the beach of Middelkerke.

Open 09:30 – 24:00

Friday 25 June 2027

Competition starts 10:30

Class 165 cm
Class 275 cm
Class 385 cm
Class 495 cm

The classes follow each other in this order. Click ⓘ for information about a class.

Entries

How to enter

Online registrations via Equibel will open to everyone on Monday, May 31, 2027.

  1. Open now

    Early access

    Guaranteed start in advance with a start pass!

    Only for VIP tables and partners.Multiple entries per rider possible!

  2. 31 May 2027

    Wave 1

    Via Equibel — first 24 hours

    Maximum 1 entry per rider.This gives as many different riders as possible a chance and shares the starting places out as fairly as possible.

  3. From 1 June 2027

    Wave 2

    Via Equibel — from 24 hours after opening

    Multiple entries per rider possible!Unlimited number of classes and horses per rider.

Rules

  • The same horse may start a maximum of 2 different classes per day.
  • Unlimited number of horses and classes per rider allowed from wave 2.
  • Entry fee: € 35 to € 40 per class, depending on the height.

Start lists

The organisers keep a separate start list of partners and VIP tables, which is merged with the online entries. The merged start lists go online via online.equipe one week before the event.

Start lists & results

Arena

  • Competition arena 90 m × 45 m · warm-up arena 50 m × 30 m.
  • The footing is natural sea sand and the arenas are fenced.
  • The arena is harrowed after every 15 riders.
  • Maximum 10 horses at a time in the warm-up arena for jumping.
  • You are free to do your flatwork warm-up on the beach alongside the warm-up arena.

Horsebox parking

Zeedijk, Middelkerke → entrance at Octave Van Rysselbergheplein (Gulf petrol station). Free with the horsebox parking permit, which you will receive by email no later than one week before the competition.

View the site map

Stabling

There are no stables at the competition venue. If your horse needs to stay overnight nearby, please contact a local yard:

Three young riders galloping their ponies through the surf on the beach of Middelkerke

Photos

You can view your jumping photos on site at the Pegasus Photo stand on the promenade.

ICE — in case of emergency

Want to be sure of your start?

With a VIP table or a partner package you get a start pass and can enter early via early access.