CHIO Aachen

Special Trophies

For decades, various Special Trophies have been awarded at the CHIO Aachen to honour exceptional performances by horses, riders and special personalities.

Special Trophy of the Gemeinschaft der Starter-, Ziel- und Hindernisrichter "Der Pferdeschwanz" (The Horse Tails)

to the best placed German rider in the „Prize of StädteRegion Aachen“

A rider sits on a brown horse with a bow on its bridle on the grass of a show jumping arena. Next to the horse are a man in a suit holding a wooden silhouette of a show jumping horse and a woman in a patterned dress. Spectator stands, flowerbeds and a green vehicle can be seen in the background.

Winner 2025: Richard Vogel (GER) with Levi Noesar, presentation of the prize by Stefan Bloeß (President of ‘Der Pferdeschwanz’) and ALRV President Stefanie Peters

Prize of the Prime Minister

to the winner in the „RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia”

donated by the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia Mr. Hendrik Wüst

Winner 2025: Ben Maher (GBR), the prize is presented by Silke Gorißen (Minister for Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) and ALRV President Stefanie Peters

Special Trophy to the winning team in the „Lambertz Nations' Cup“

given by the President of the European Commission Dr. Ursula von der Leyen

A victorious team in riding gear stands cheering on the podium and holds up bouquets of flowers. In front of them are four people, one of whom is presenting a tray of trophies. Spectators in the stands can be seen in the background.

Winner 2025: Germany - presentation of the prize by Mr. Frank Kemperman (Vice President of the ALRV). Congratulations from Mrs. Babette Albrecht, Mr. Hermann Bühlbecker, sole owner of the "Aachener Printen- und Schokoladenfabrik Henry Lambertz" and Prof. Martin Richenhagen, President of the German Equestrian Federation (FN)

Special Trophy of the Aachener Bank eG

special prize for the winner of the “Prize of schwartz Group”, marathon driving competition for four-in-hand drivers

A four-in-hand with a carriage drives through an obstacle made of wood and hedges on the marathon course. In the background, spectators stand and walk on a meadow, with buildings and trees visible behind them.

Winner 2025: Boyd Exell (AUS) - presentation of the prize by Mr. Jens Ulrich Meyer (Member of the Management Board of Aachener Bank eG) accompanied by Mrs. Stefanie Peters (President of the ALRV)

Special Trophy (a foal) of the Sparkasse Aachen

to the winner of the overall ranking in the Sparkassen-Youngsters-Cup (S2, S6, S14)

Four people are standing on a meadow in a stadium next to a young brown foal. Two men are wearing suits, one person is holding the foal by the rope, and a female rider in a red jacket and riding helmet is standing next to it. Spectators in the stands can be seen in the background.

Winner 2025: Lillie Keenan (USA) and Chagrin d'Amour - the prize is presented by Mr. Norbert Laufs (Chairman of the Board of the Sparkasse Aachen) accompanied by Mr. Dr. Thomas Förl (Member of the Supervisory Board ALRV)

PIAFF-Prize in memory of Liselott Schindling

of the Liselott Schindling Foundation for the Promotion of Dressage Riding Sport

to the best placed dressage rider of the entire event

A female rider in a black competition jacket and helmet stands on the podium holding a large glass trophy in her hands. Next to her are a woman in a blazer and a man in a blue suit with a red tie. Spectators can be seen in the stands in the background.

Winner 2025: Isabell Werth (GER) - presentation of the prize by Mrs. Anja Heeb-Lonkwitz (Managing Director of the Liselott Schindling Foundation for the Promotion of Dressage Riding) accompanied by Mr. Dr. Thomas Förl (Member of the Supervisory Board ALRV)

Dressage Champion of Aachen 2025

Special Trophy of the Liselott Schindling Foundation for the Promotion of Dressage Riding Sport

to the owner of the point best horse in the CDIO-competitions

A rider in black competition dress and helmet stands on the podium holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands. Next to him are a woman with a certificate and a man in a blue suit with a red tie. Spectators can be seen in the stands in the background.

Winner 2025: Justin Verboomen (BEL) and Zonik Plus - presentation of the prize by Mrs. Anja Heeb-Lonkwitz (Managing Director of the Liselott Schindling Foundation for the Promotion of Dressage Riding) accompanied by Mr. Dr. Thomas Förl (Member of the Supervisory Board ALRV)

Challenge Trophy of the City of Aachen

to the winner in the „Rolex Grand Prix, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, The Grand Prix of Aachen“

A rider sits on a white horse with a green Rolex victory blanket and raises his helmet in the air in jubilation. Several people with silver plates of honour stand next to him on the lawn, while numerous spectators in the stands applaud in the background.

Winner 2025: Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leone Jei accompanied by Adolfo Jury (owner of Leone Jei) and Sean Vard (groom) - presentation of the prize by Mrs. Sibylle Keupen (mayor of the City of Aachen) accompanied by Mrs. Stefanie Peters (President ALRV)

Style Prize

to the show jumper with the best style of the event

A rider in a red jacket and white breeches sits on a brown horse with a blue fly hat and accepts a silver award from an official on the showground. Spectators in the stands can be seen in the background.

Winner 2025: Lillie Keenan (USA) - presentation of the prize by the President of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein Mrs. Stefanie Peters

Prize of the Federal Chancellor

to the best placed jumping rider of the entire event

donated by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Mr. Friedrich Merz

A rider in a dark blue jacket sits on a brown horse with a blue bowler hat and shakes the hand of an official on the showground, who presents him with a silver award. Other horses and spectators in the stands can be seen in the background.

Winner 2025: Ben Maher (GBR) - presentation of the prize by Mr. Frank Kemperman (Vice President of the ALRV)

Halla Challenge Trophy

to the owner of the most succesful jumping horse of the entire event

donated by Mrs. Jytte Winkler

A rider in a dark blue jacket sits on a brown horse and is accompanied by several people on the showground. A woman presents the rider with a horse figurine as a trophy. Other horses, people and spectator stands can be seen in the background.

Winner 2025: Ben Maher (GBR), Pamela Wright and Charlotte Rossetter (owners of Dallas Vegas Batilly) - presentation of the prize by Mrs. Jytte Winkler

Prize of the City of Aachen

To a personality who has rendered outstanding services to the CHIO Aachen presented by the mayor of the City of Aachen, Sibylle Keupen.

Three elegantly dressed people stand on a green lawn in front of a full grandstand. The person in the middle is wearing a bright blue jacket and a colourful, flowered skirt and is holding a golden horse head trophy on a white pedestal. On the left is a person in a beige blazer and dark trousers, on the right a person in an eye-catching red trouser suit with a white shirt. In the background you can see flowerbeds and the stadium.

Winner 2025: Marina and Toni Meggle. Received by Marina Meggle. Congratulations from: ALRV President Stefanie Peters and Sibylle Keupen, Mayor of the City of Aachen

Golden Ring

An award for distinguished personalities, who have rendered outstanding services to the equestrian sport and to the CHIO Aachen.