EQUITANA is the largest fair in the horse riding industry. From March 9 to 15, 2023, around 700 horses and the best riders and stars of the equestrian world will meet in Essen, Germany. More than 450 exhibitors are distributed in the different thematic pavilions of the fairgrounds. In the last edition, some 200,000 horse fans from all over the world enjoyed the event.
The biannual EQUITANA fair brings together the stars of entertainment, sport and training in exciting training evenings and fantastic shows. In the shopping area, not only are high-quality products presented, you can also learn first-hand about the latest trends.
EQUITANA creates unforgettable moments and offers a unique experience for horse lovers, in scheduled activities such as masterclasses taught by world champions and Olympic winners, demonstrations of Dressage, Jumping, Vaulting, Horsemanship.
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For more than 50 years EQUITANA It is a pioneer and promoter of the equestrian industry thanks to the development of the market organized around equestrian sport in all its disciplines.
At EQUITANA 2022, in compliance with the security regulations imposed by the pandemic, more than 101,000 visitors were received. It was reduced to 7 fair days, which will almost certainly be maintained for future editions.
Without a doubt, it is the largest professional fair in its sector worldwide. Equestrian sports professionals take advantage of the fair to find out all the news.
**The program for EQUITANA 2023 has not yet been drawn up, but in the following sections you can find out what has been developed in the latest edition.
ACTIVITIES
Hop Top Show
At night one of the most anticipated shows of EQUITANA arrives.
After the closure of the commercial area, the best artists in the entertainment world take to the dance floor to make us dream. There is no show like it.
Far West in EQUITANA
Hall 7 is dedicated entirely to the world of the horse in the Wild West.
competitions
Several tests and competitions will be held on the big track over the 7 days.
Competitions and tests in EQUITANA 2023
live classes
How does a national team coach work? What are the important points in training for a championship?
Receive recommendations and advice live, during a demo training from the best experts.
Shopping area
Numerous exhibitors from various countries are concentrated in halls 2, 7 and 8 to present their products for horse riding.
Thematic pavilions
8 pavilions organized by theme A tour of the equestrian industry!
SHOWS

Hop Top Show
Exceptional and incomparable equestrian show performed by artists from all over Europe. Video 2019

Master class
As the horses are tamed and trained, the opportunity to start with the best in base training. Master class program

Far West in Equitan
A whole pavilion dedicated to the world of the horse in the Western with daily demonstrations. Video 2019

Thematic pavilions
In the commercial area of EQUITANA you will find what you are looking for. Shopping area