Welcome to compete in Ypäjä from July 16th to 20th, 2025, at the carriage driving competition organized by Ypäjän Ratsastajat ry and the Equestrian Federation of Finland. The event will feature both a national competition with regional and national classes, as well as the international Nordic Masters Driving CAI2* competition. With over 60 turnouts registered, an exciting and international event is expected!

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The show office (located between the racetrack and the Derby field) will open daily one hour before the first class begins and close half an hour after the last class ends. For FEI classes, horse passports will be collected by the organizer for the duration of the competition.

Schedule Ypäjä 2025 Public -document at https://sites.google.com/view/nbch2025competitors/aikataulu-schedule (Please note that the document is subject to updates, updates will be informed also at WhatsApp)

Information about the available warm-up areas will be added to this driver’s info before the start of the competition.

We aim to minimize the amount of printed material, so all obstacle maps for both the cones and marathon phases can be found at valjakko.net. We kindly ask competitors to use their phones or bring their own printouts when reviewing the maps.

Horse transport vehicles (for those not staying overnight at area) should primarily park in the Sujuva area (map: https://hevosopisto.fi/saapuminen-hevosopistolle/). Parking horse transport vehicles at the racetrack is prohibited. Larger horse trucks can be parked on the Sujuva side of the Derby Field next to the stone wall. Passenger cars must be parked in the designated areas at the racetrack. Access is guided from Varsanojantie.

Horse transports for horses stabled at Hevosopisto:

• CAI competitors should park near Stable IV according to the posted signs.
• National competition participants should follow the parking instructions provided with their stable reservation.

Horses must move from the stables to the competition grounds via the horse path that goes under Varsanojantie (see 2021-HO-aluekartta-kulkukilpailualueelle.pdf).

Competitors have access to the Hevosopisto shower facilities. More detailed instructions will be provided at the start of the competition. Toilet facilities are available at the competition area (end of Ajomestari building, portable toilets) and in the lobby of Opistohalli.

The cafeteria at Ajomestari will be open from Wednesday to Sunday, offering refreshments, snacks, and a soup lunch.

A festive opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday at 19:00 on the Derby Field, and everyone is welcome to attend. Participants of the international competition will enter the arena following separate instructions. National competition participants are warmly invited to attend as audience.

Opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday 16.7.2025 at 19.00 on the competition grounds. Competitors will walk together as national teams to the ceremony. Kindly be ready at 18.45 in front of the competition office and bring your national flags with you. Please note that there will be no food or drinks served in this event.

Prize Giving Ceremony for dressage test and Nation’s Night will be held on Thursday evening from 19.00. to 22.00 in the terrace area of Ratamestari. The venue is outdoors under a roof. National teams are asked to bring some local snacks and enjoy a fun, casual evening together with fellow competitors.

There is a party and Marathon test prize giving ceremony on Saturday night in Opistohalli riding hall. There will be dinner, live music and a fun program for all! Please purchase your dinner tickets from the competition office by the latest on Thursday (cards accepted). Unfortunately it is not possible to buy tickets at a later time. Price of the ticket is 25€, children from 6 to 10 years 12 € and under 6 free. Food is gluten and lactose free, and there is a vegetarian option available. A welcome drink, water and juice are included in the price. If you wish to drink something else, you are welcome to bring your own beverages with you.

During the competition, guidance and updates will be shared via designated WhatsApp groups. This document will be updated as needed (see the bottom of the page for the latest update time).

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President of the event Virpi Tunninen +358-44 707 7366

Contact info at request from Competition Office

• Ground Jury President Kati Honkanen
• Chief Steward Anne Eriksson
• Course Designer Kristaps Caune
• Technical Delegate Wolfgang Csar
• Farrier Maija Kivistö
• Veterinary Anne Sjöholm ja Kia Isotalo, Ypäjän hevossairaala
• First Aid, ambulance SPR ja FHS

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