Kraków the Capital of European Equestrian Sport: The Grand Final of the Perlage CAVALIADA Tour

Five countries, more than 250 horses, and a level of prestige that extends beyond the Atlantic. The Grand Final of the Perlage CAVALIADA Tour at Tauron Arena Kraków is the distinguished culmination of a series that has brought together the elite of international equestrian sport.

From February 26 to March 1, Kraków becomes a center of international prestige. The scale of the event, organized by Grupa MTP, is impressive: temporary stables set up alongside one of Europe’s most modern arenas will accommodate a record number of over 250 horses.

The world’s elite in the heart of Lesser Poland

The prestige of the Kraków final has attracted riders from 15 countries — from Canada and Japan to leading European equestrian nations such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. The presence at Tauron Arena of figures such as Jur Vrieling (Olympic silver medalist, World and European champion) and Kristaps Neretnieks (two-time Olympian) elevates the event to global status.

It is here, in the prestigious CSI3-W* category, that 135 horse-and-rider combinations will compete head-to-head to confirm their class. For Poland’s top riders — led by Jarosław Skrzyczyński and Maksymilian Wechta — this is the most important test before an international audience.

Destination: Fort Worth, Texas

Kraków is not only the Grand Final of the CAVALIADA series but also a gateway to global recognition. The Final of the FEI World Cup™ Central European League will be decided here. The stakes are high: only the top three riders from the region will earn the right to compete in the April World Cup Final in the United States.

This strategic dimension makes every minute spent in the Kraków arena significant for the global FEI ranking.