The Verden High Level Auction – the sales format for trained competition horses – returns for its fourth edition from 24 October to 7 November 2026. Once again, the Hannoveraner Verband presents an exclusive collection of high-quality dressage horses, predominantly six years old and above. The selected horses stand out for their level of training, sporting quality and potential for advanced-level dressage.
Following the final selection of the collection, all horses can now be viewed online. The two-week auction period officially begins with the public presentation on Saturday, 24 October, at the Verden Auction Centre, where the dressage horses will take centre stage.
What makes this auction format special is the opportunity to try the horses individually throughout the auction period. With the exception of the public presentation on 24 October, all horses remain at their respective trainers’ or owners’ facilities, where prospective buyers can arrange individual trials. Those wishing to see and try the complete collection in Verden can do so during the opening presentation or on the auction weekend.
Throughout the auction period, the Hannoveraner Verband works closely with the respective training yards. Prospective buyers are encouraged to contact the Hannoveraner Verband’s customer advisors as a first step. They provide personal advice and further information on the horses and also coordinate appointments for trials. Veterinary examinations are available for all auction candidates, while detailed photos and videos are published online in good time.
The High Level Auction concludes with the OnLive Auction on 7 November 2026 in Verden. Bids can be placed live at the auction venue, by telephone or online. The High Level Auction combines individual presentation and personal advice with flexible bidding options and a transparent auction process – offering buyers from Germany and abroad a straightforward way to find and purchase their next competition horse.
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Saturday, October 24
1.00 pm First presentation of the auction horses with the opportunity to try them out in the Niedersachsenhalle in Verden – LIVESTREAM
October 25 – November 5
Test riding at partner farms
Friday, November 6
3.00 pm Short training of the auction horses in the Niedersachsenhalle, in no particular order, with the opportunity to test ride them immediately
Saturday, November 7
1.00 pm Final training of the auction horses in the Niedersachsenhalle, in no particular order, with the opportunity to test ride them immediately
5.00 pm Auction of the dressage horses
For sport, leisure and the next big step: Anyone looking for a new equine partner will find a versatile selection in the collection of the Verdener Auktion Online on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Thirty young dressage horses, including already successful competition horses, as well as twelve promising show jumping specialists are available. The collection is complemented by highly interesting unbacked youngsters offering excellent potential for individual development and training. Whether for ambitious sport, a start in competition or simply the joy of riding every day, the collection offers horses to suit a wide range of aspirations and goals.
From 27 October to 7 November, the auction horses can be seen in their daily training, met with individual advice and, by prior arrangement, also tried under saddle. This provides the opportunity to take your time and find the horse that best matches your own preferences and sporting goals.
Buying a horse is something very special. And we know that. Supporting you in your search for your dream horse is an honour for us!
Every two to three months we offer you selected riding horses for the disciplines dressage, jumping, eventing and leisure. But you will also find horses suitable for hunter and driving sports at the Verden Auction. For over 70 years, the Verden Auctions have been connecting people with horses. And with great success!
The versatile collections offer horses for every preference. Professional riders find Olympic hopefuls, amateurs find successful sport horses and leisure riders find reliable friends. Foals, broodmares, licensed stallions and riding horses are easy to buy in Verden! Verden Auction horses are known for their quality and rideability. The Verden service makes buying a horse a special experience in the equestrian city Verden: vet-checked, owner independent, a large selection of horses in one place and personal advice when buying your dream horse.
Auction dates 2027
Auction dates 2027
Auction dates 2027
You have questions about the Verden Auction (Online/OnLive) and want to know more?
In the auction archive, you’ll find reports on past auctions. Sorted by year, this section provides an overview.
Selection dates and admission documents riding horses, general auction questions
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