In Vazgaikiemi, the four-day largest national horse sports competition - the open Lithuanian showjumping championship - begins. The most capable professionals and amateurs will compete in it, and 30,000 people will be waiting for the winners. monetary prize amounting to EUR.

The event for lovers of horse sports will take place from June 30 to July 3 at the Harmony Park base in Vazgaikiemi, Prienu district. In the 18th edition of the championship, the 2022 showjumping champions of 12 groups will be determined.

During the championship, the cup of the main sponsor of the Lithuanian Equestrian Sports Federation (LŽSF), the international investment group VMG, will also be held. Its prize fund amounts to 10 thousand, a total - of 30 thousand. euros.

According to the president of LŽSF, investor and sole shareholder of VMG Group, Sigitas Paulauskas, not only the achievements of our country's horse sports but also the interest of spectators in this sport grows every year.

"Last year was extremely active for Lithuanian horse sports. A record number of national and international competitions were organized, and a record number of athletes from our country participated in world and European championships. Not only the results of horse sports are improving, but also the ranks of young riders are constantly growing. This season, which is already gaining momentum, we are planning an even brighter one", said S. Paulauskas.

Aušra Mudėnaitė, a partner of the law firm Sorainen, also supports him. According to her, more and more sponsors see the sense of contributing to the development of horse sports in Lithuania.

"This is not only an impressive event for the spectators but also an investment in talents and future champions who will make Lithuania famous in the world in the future. We believe that by attracting more and more support and support, this particularly beautiful sport in our country will grow to the Olympic level", noted A. MudÄ—naitÄ—.

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Show jumping for pony class horses, young horses, children, juniors, youth, adults and open class will be held at the Open Lithuanian Show Jumping Championship. Riders and horses will compete in different age groups and classes, where there will be a battle for 12 sets of medals.

The general secretary of the LŽSF, Gintarė Šakytė, said that there is no need to encourage spectators who have participated in the open Lithuanian showjumping championship at least once to come a second time.

This year, we have prepared an exceptional program, so we promise the audience an impressive spectacle, assured G. Å akytÄ—.

According to her, the spectators should be interested in the performances with horses that will take place during the breaks, on Friday afternoon - exciting team shows jumping, on Saturday from 7 p.m. - show class jumping "Jump & Drive". Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. various entertainment and pony rides will await children, and at 1:00 p.m. a special educational program is planned.

The main showjumping of the championship, during which this year's Lithuanian champion and the winner of the VMG group cup will be determined, will take place on Sunday at 4 p.m.

The competition program will start from 8:00 a.m. every day. and will last until the evening.

Understand at a glance LŽSF is a member of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), recognized as the only governing body of equestrian sports in Lithuania.

LŽSF has the right to create and apply the rules of the country's horse sports championships, championships, cup competitions, and other horse sports competitions. Also, the LŽSF establishes the rules for the organization and execution of horse sports events.