News - Zurich Youth Masters

Final edition of the internationaly successful show

The Zurich Youth Masters 2026 mark the final edition of the internationally established youth show jumping event. Following a careful review of future perspectives and options, the Zurich Youth Masters Association has decided not to continue the event beyond this year’s edition. The decision was not an easy one for those responsible. It is based on an overall assessment of the sporting, organisational and financial framework conditions, which no longer justify a sustainable continuation in its current form. The Zurich Youth Masters 2026 will continue until Sunday, 17 May 2026, at the Horse Park Zurich-Dielsdorf and will mark the dignified conclusion of a youth project in international show jumping that consistently placed sustainability at the heart of its activities on multiple levels.

Mai 16, 2026

More than sport – Riders Meeting at the Zurich Youth Masters

On Thursday evening, the focus at the Zurich Youth Masters was not only on sport, but also on the shared responsibility for the future of equestrian sport. During the Riders’ Meeting, important values were highlighted that shape the event and extend far beyond the competition arena. The evening was hosted by Yves von Ballmoos, President of the Organising Committee of the Zurich Youth Masters, Peter Jegen from the Stiftung Pro Pferd, and Kim Fuchs, member of the Organising Committee and responsible for sustainability.

Mai 15, 2026

Zurich Youth Masters 2026 will take place as CSI.

The originally planned CSIO-Ch/J/Y will be re-advertised as a CSI tournament. The event will still take place at Horse-Park Zürich-Dielsdorf, now from Thursday to Sunday, May 14-17, 2026. New schedules are online.

April 12, 2026

Attractive honorary prizes for winners and placed riders at our tournament

Gottlieber Hüppen, Läckerli from Felix Bühler and Clippers from Heiniger are prices of honores at the Zurich Youth Masters 2026

April 7, 2026

5* course designer Gérard Lachat at the Zurich Youth Masters

Gérard Lachat will be the course designer at the Zurich Youth Masters 2026. He is one of the best in his field and responsible for the courses of all 5* shows in Switzerland.

März 17, 2026

Press release: ZURICH YOUTH MASTERS to take place from 13 to 17 May in 2026

After four successful editions at the end of August, the international junior tournament Zurich Youth Masters will take place at a new date next year, namely from 13 to 17 May 2026, once again at Horse Park Zurich-Dielsdorf.

September 16, 2025

Press release: World-class young talent and Swiss success

The ZURICH YOUTH MASTERS 2025 came to an end with thrilling final rounds and numerous highlights from Switzerland’s talented show jumpers. Over five days, Europe’s best young show jumpers gathered at Horse Park Zurich-Dielsdorf to compete in a total of 27 competitions. Around 160 competitors from 13 countries made the fourth edition of the ZURICH YOUTH MASTERS a celebration of show jumping and international friendship. The focus was not only on sporting ambition, but also on team spirit, fairness and the promotion of ethical equestrian sport.

August 24, 2025

Press release: World-class young talent at Horse Park Zurich-Dielsdorf

From 20 to 24 August 2025, Europe’s best young show jumpers will once again gather at the Horse Park Zurich-Dielsdorf. This year, around 160 riders from 12 countries will compete with 300 horses in a total of 27 international-level competitions at the fourth Zurich Youth Masters (ZYM). Within just a few years, the tournament has established itself as a fixture in the European junior calendar and enjoys great popularity both at home and abroad.

August 12, 2025

How to pass the border to Switzerland with horses

Francesco Garlisi is the Head of Customs Services at Rhenus Logistics in Basel and a specialist in horse customs clearance. Rhenus Logistics has been a partner of the Zurich Youth Masters from the beginning and supports the arriving riders with the import and export of their horses. We (ZYM) spoke with the specialist about the pitfalls at our tournament:

Juli 18, 2025