One of the most notable horsewomen of all time, Ingrid Klimke has competed at 5 Olympics and 6 World Equestrian Games, winning medals in the Summer Olympics of 2008, 2012 and 2016.
Join us at Ingrid's two day masterclass in which she will share her training approach through the various levels of development, from young horse to Grand Prix.
Be part of the experience
2 days, 5 ways to be there
Whether you are a rider, spectator, sponsor, or vendor - we have options that fit your interest. Learn more below -
General Admission
General Admission Tickets! 2 day general admission ticket includes all day spectator seating for the masterclasses, access to vendor village, book signing and fan Meet & Greet for $150! Single day tickets are also available.
You can pre-order your copy of Ingrid's book "Cavelleti" with your tickets, to be available at Will Call when you arrive for the book signing.
VIP Tables and Seating
Book a VIP table! Enjoy the Masterclass in luxury! Our heated VIP tables seat 8 and will be serving breakfast & lunch both days. Join us Saturday after the second session for our VIP-only Afternoon Tea and Meet & Greet with Ingrid. $5000 per table includes meals, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, wine and beer (other beverages available at cash bar). VIP seating is in the new permanent VIP pavilion with both assigned table and shared lounge seating. Single tickets also available at a mixed table.
Ride with Ingrid
Interested in participating in the Masterclass with your horse? We have developed a never before seen program with Ingrid. Horse and rider pairs interested in participating must complete a Masterclass application! Dressage and Eventing partnerships will be considered! Application deadline - June 1, 2023.
About Ingrid
Ingrid Klimke is one of the most well-known and accomplished horsewomen of our era. As an eventer and dressage rider for Germany, she has ridden in a total of 5 Olympics and 6 World Equestrian Games. With her horse Abraxxas, she won two gold medals in team eventing at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Games. At the 2016 Olympics, she won a team silver with Hale-Bob.
She is the daughter of the world renowned equestrian Reiner Klimke. Like her father, she rides in both eventing and dressage at international events. She placed seventh at the 2002 Dressage World Cup Final with Nector van het Carelshof. In 2022, she made her debut on the German dressage team at the World Championships in Herning, where she was awarded a team bronze medal. Most recently she competed in the FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Omaha 2023, finishing 4th in the Grand Prix with Franziskus.
Klimke is the second woman ever to be appointed by the German federation as "Reitmeister" - "Riding Master". Ingrid is an excited competitor, educator and trainer of horses in the Classical System.
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About Galway Downs
A center for equestrian sports in California, and now just recently renovated, Galway Downs aims to provide top end facilities to support a range of equestrian disciplines, making it a top international venue located in the heart of California's Temecula Wine Country.
We are excited to work with Ingrid Klimke at Galway Downs in 2023.
Presentation will be in the Grand Prix Arena.
