Invitation
Dresden, Germany
In 2022, we are looking forward to seeing everybody in Dresden, whose wonderful Baroque architecture has earned it the title the “Jewel Box” of Germany. Situated on the river Elbe in the heart of central Europe, it is a place steeped in history and surrounded by places of great historical significance for sport horse breeding, such as the beautiful state studs of Moritzburg and Graditz. What a wonderful way to celebrate being able to see each other again in person after a long time of separation.
We hope you enjoy our little video tour of the many beautiful places and sights you can visit in Dresden and its surrounding areas.
Dresden, Germany
It has been a long wait, with more than a few changes of plan, but finally we are on the home-stretch to the annual meetings in Dresden Germany, originally planned for 2020.
Herewith the WBFSH and President Jan Pedersen warmly invite all its members and associates to participate at this year's annual meetings.
On Sunday 9th October, the meetings will open with a Welcome Cocktail hosted by the DSP. The coming days will be filled with seminars and presentations covering topics ranging from changes in the industry due to megatrends of the future, sport longevity – a study in young horses, and linear profiling to mention just a few items to expect. There will be a seminar on handling and use of horses from an animal welfare perspective, and how this affects the start of training young horses. A welfare workshop connected to this seminar will form part of the program. And of course there will be opportunities to network during the various cultural activities, such as a visit to the historic state stud of Moritzburg, the Graditz Stud, Schloss Proschwitz, and the beautiful city of Dresden itself.
For those who want to experience opera at the magnificent Dresden Semper Oper, "La Traviata" by Guiseppe Verdi will be playing during the month of October. Bookings are to be made individually via the Semper Oper online booking link (please scroll down).
Registration opens on Friday 8th July 2022
Dresden, Germany
Special rates are on offer from our partner hotel, for all bookings made by 15th August 2022.
Our partner hotel is the Hilton Hotel Dresden, which is located at the cathedral Frauenkirche in the historic part of Dresden. Most of the seminars, the workshop and the general assembly will take place here, as well as the Welcome Cocktail on Sunday 9th October.
Special rates are on offer for bookings made before the by 15th August 2022. Prices range from 137 EUR – 162 EUR per night. Booked rooms can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. In case of a later cancellation, 90% of the room rate will be charged as cancellation fee. A credit card guarantee and pre-payment is required to book the rooms. Rooms are available from 15h00 on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 12h00 on the day of departure.
Click the "Book Now" button or the hotel image above to access the hotel booking link with the special rate – deadline 15th August 2022. Booking reference for special rates WBFSH-Tagung
There are also many other hotels located within a short walking distance of the Frauenkirche and the Hilton Hotel Dresden. These can be booked via booking.com.
Dresden, Germany
Dresden has its own airport, about 9 kilometres from the city centre, easily reached by taxi or public transport (tramline S2), with direct flights from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Hannover, Bremen, Hamburg, Nürnberg, Cologne as well as Switzerland and Great Britain.
The distance from the airport to the hotel is 9km, and can be covered by taxi or the S-Bahn (line S2).
The airport Leipzig/Halle is approximately a 90 minute train journey from Dresden, and offers is also further international destinations.
Information about both airports can be accessed on this website: https://www.mdf-ag.com
Dresden is well served with direct ICE links from Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich.
International transfer is available from Wroclaw, Prague, Liberec, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna.
Overnight trains are available from Basel, Zurich, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
Trains to Dresden from a wide range of destinations can easily be found on https://www.bahn.de
Dresden is well served by the German motorway network, with the A4 from the East and from the West, the A17 from the South and A13 from the North. The satellite navigation code for the city centre is 01067 Dresden. In this area, you can find some of the most beautiful attractions of the city, such as the famous Frauenkirche.
Dresden, Germany
Online registration opens on Friday 8th July. Early Bird Prices are offered until 12th August 2022. Later registrations until 12th September 2022 are possible at an additional cost as indicated on the price list and online entry form. Entries after 12th September 2022 will not be accepted. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Please also remember, if you register after 15th August, the hotel special at the Hilton Hotel will no longer be on offer.
Dresden, Germany
Find all relevant documents for the annual meetings here. Please check in regularly for updates.
