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The stalls are ready, and training has begun: The horses for the Fall Elite Auction on October 3, 2026, have arrived at the Oldenburg Horse Center in Vechta and are starting their preparation phase.
Starting now, interested parties have the opportunity to watch the dressage and show jumping horses during their daily training sessions. Anyone who would like to get to know their personal favorite better can also try out the auction horses themselves after making a prior appointment by phone.
Training of the Auction Horses
From September 23 through October 1, the auction horses can be observed in training nearly every day. Generally, the show jumpers begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by the dressage horses at 3:00 p.m. On September 27, training will take place jointly from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
On October 2, the show jumping and dressage horses will be in training from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. On auction Saturday, October 3, there will be one last opportunity before the auction to see the riding horses under saddle from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Test riding of the auction horses is possible by prior arrangement and telephone registration.
Click here to view the auction collection.
A Saturday Full of Oldenburg Highlights
October 3 offers much more than just the auction itself at the Oldenburg Horse Center: At 11:00 a.m., the presentation of the auction foals begins on the outdoor arena. Starting at 12:30 p.m., the OLD Masters Final—the sporting highlight of the day—is on the program.
At 4:00 p.m., the Fall Elite Auction begins, featuring dressage and show jumping horses as well as foals. After the final bid, the festivities continue: Starting around 9:00 p.m., everyone will celebrate together at the Championship Fete.
October 3 at a glance:
11:00 a.m. – Presentation of auction foals
12:30 p.m. – OLD Masters Final
4:00 p.m. – Fall Elite Auction
Starting around 9:00 p.m. – Championship Fete
Consulting and Customer Service
Auction Director and Managing Director of Oldenburger Pferde-Vermarktungs GmbH:
Roland Metz: +49 (0) 171 4364651
metz.roland@oldenburger-pferde.com
Contact for dressage horses and foals:
Thomas Rhinow: +49 (0) 172 9748487
rhinow.thomas@oldenburger-pferde.com
Silvia Hartmann: +49 (0) 170 6767971
hartmann.silvia@oldenburger-pferde.com
Contact for show jumping horses and foals:
Philip Bölle: +49 (0) 171 1893792
boelle.philip@oldenburger-pferde.com
Photo: ©OLD-Art
