Four grey horses dynamically pull a carriage through a water obstacle at night, while water splashes in all directions. Floodlights, stands with spectators and waving flags can be seen in the background. The scene is dramatically characterised by spotlights and raindrops in the light.
11 May 2026

Photographer award: “Silver Camera” at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026

Four grey horses dynamically pull a carriage through a water obstacle at night, while water splashes in all directions. Floodlights, stands with spectators and waving flags can be seen in the background. The scene is dramatically characterised by spotlights and raindrops in the light.

This prize places the focus on those people, who are otherwise always found standing behind the camera: The renowned photographer’s prize, the “Silver Camera”, is presented during the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026.

The prize for the best international equestrian sport photo of the year is awarded by the organiser, the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V.. The photographs illustrating equestrian sport motifs from all over the globe have to have been taken after May 26th, 2025. The entry deadline is June 30th, 2026.

In addition to receiving the “Silver Camera” trophy, the winner picks up 2,500 Euros in prize-money. Second place is endowed with 1,000 Euros, whilst the person, who comes third, can look forward to 500 Euros in prize-money.

The announcement of the media prize as well as all terms of participation and a link to the registration form can be found here: