5 April 2023

Driving Valkenswaard International 2023 cancelled

Today, the board of Driving Valkenswaard International has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2023 edition of the event. As they started their preparations for the event late last year, it became apparent that the stricter environmental regulations could become a roadblock in order to get all required permits and plans in place in time, so they can make their financial and organizational commitments.

The reality is now that the cumulative impact from truck movements, horses, stabling on the environment, combined with environmental lobby groups actively pursuing delays in government decision making around these topics means that the organizers cannot commit to the suppliers, competitors and volunteers for DVI 2023.

Focus on 2024

It is of course not a decision the organizing comittee takes lightly. Especially not given the time and money already spend in searching for ways around the faced challenges. Chairman Ludo Hertroijs: “Our focus will now shift towards DVI 2024, to be held from 5-9 June. We hope that the European, national and local unrest caused by the lack of clarity around the ever changing environmental regulations, will have settled then, so that events like DVI can go ahead.” The OC thanks the sponsors and everyone involved for their continuing support for the sport and DVI and they hope to see you all in 2024.