• 06. - 12. March 2025
  • Exhibition Centre Essen
06. - 12. March 2025
Exhibition Centre Essen

EQUITANA,

known as the world's leading horse show brings together equestrian sports enthusiasts from all over the world. With over 30,000 square meters of exhibition and show space, innovations, high-quality products, trainers and stars from the entire equestrian world and a place to network, learn and exchange ideas.
In seven exhibition halls well-known brands and innovative start-ups will present their product highlights, inform inquisitive visitors and present the diversity of equestrian sport. Where innovations are introduced to the market, contacts and friendships are maintained and the future of the equestrian industry is looked at together. 
In addition, EQUITANA is also known for a unique daily program, high-quality training evenings and the HOP TOP Show, one of the most spectacular horse shows worldwide. With over 1,000 horses, 500 hours of educational program and the stars of the scene, EQUITANA offers a stage for education and entertainment.

EQUITANA has already introduced numerous riding styles and horse breeds to a wide audience and quickly gained a large fan base. It creates unforgettable moments and offers an experience for everyone - from young horse lovers to international trainers and breeders through to dealers and manufacturers.


650 Exhibitors
7 Days
40 Countries
1000 Horses

These exhibitors will already be there in 2025

Quotes from the stars

For us, being able to put on such a big show evening at EQUITANA means leaving our own comfort zone. Riding in front of thousands of people is one thing. But speaking and riding in front of thousands of spectators is something else entirely.


Jessica von Bredow-Werndl
Team World Champion Dressage Rider

Top-level, amateur and leisure sports are just as much at home at EQUITANA as the various riding styles. What unites us all is the love of horses. That's why I would like to see everyone accepting each other more. That is the challenge for the next few years.


Isabell Werth
most successful dressage rider of all time

EQUITANA is a successful mix where everyone finds something for themselves. That's what I particularly like about this concept. This bringing together of different interests and disciplines is unique and ensures that everyone feels comfortable at the fair.


Reitmeisterin Ingrid Klimke
Two-time Olympic team eventing champion

The special thing about the fair for me is the diversity. I think it's great that all breeds and riding styles come together here. It's great to discover the numerous innovations. I always meet lots of people, so coming to Essen is a bit like a holiday - an educational holiday.


Uta Gräf
Book author and Grand Prix trainer

My first impression of the fair is that everything is huge. The diversity is unbelievable. It's just really great.


Simone Blum
World Champion Showjumping


WHAT TO EXPECT AT EQUITANA 2025


Live training & stars

Nowhere else does so much expertise and concentrated knowledge about horses come together as here. Benefit from the know-how of the best and get valuable tips for hobby and profession.

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Cups & Competitions

Fast-paced, elegant, precise and creative - this is how you experience the diverse cups and competitions at the World Equestrian Show! 

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Hop Top show

A masterpiece of fantasy, musical, horsemanship, light and sound effects as part of EQUITANA. The HOP TOP Show offers international show stars the perfect stage over three evenings.

Hoppi Toppi kids show

NEW at EQUITANA: The Hoppi Toppi Kids Show. This exciting afternoon show on EQUITANA Saturday is specially designed for young horse fans and promises to delight both young and old!

Training evenings

International top stars share their knowledge exclusively.

Education training day

The Education Training Day on March 12, 2025 is intended to provide a targeted opportunity to find out about professions and training paths related to horses and to talk directly to potential employers.

Products & themed worlds

Around 700 exhibitors present their ranges, innovations and services in 8 product worlds. The central contact point for the entire equestrian industry.

Professional-Visitor-Day

On March 10, 2025, valuable equestrian know-how will be exchanged among experienced experts and equestrian innovations will be discovered. With the specialist forum and guided tours, we offer inquisitive professionals a trade fair day full of specialist knowledge.

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Professional-Visitor-Congress

The two-day specialist congress on March 10 and 11, 2025 is aimed specifically at stable operators, clubs, breeders and trainers. Current topics and developments in facility management, stable construction, feeding and training will be discussed.

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Shopping day

On March 11, 2025, EQUITANA will open the whole world of equestrian shopping with extended opening hours from 12:00 - 22:00 - not to be missed are late night shopping, shopping advice and the shopping ticket for you and your friends - including champagne and a unique atmosphere, of course.

Health world

The EQUITANA Health World powered by Agria not only offers exciting information about equine health, but also hands-on workshops and first aid courses that provide new insights into the lives of our horses. The Health World is accessible daily with the general trade fair ticket.

These were the Stars of EQUITANA 2023

Ingrid Klimke

Olympic Champion Eventing

Frédéric Pignon

Liberty Dressage Artist

Uta Gräf

Dressage Rider Grand Prix

Kenzie Dysli

Horse trainer and show star

Benjamin Werndl

Member of the German Olympic squad


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