Training Evenings

The jewel of the world fair - in the evening after the fair closes, the best artists of the international show business and the biggest stars of the top-class sports take the stage in the show hall.

06. - 12. March 2025

Exhibition Centre Essen

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Training Evenings

The training evenings, in which the top stars of the scene have been sharing their knowledge in a 2-hour show for many years, also take place in our show arena.

Every EQUITANA year we welcome world stars who give us exclusive insights into their daily training routine.

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl und Benjamin Werndl LIVE

Pat Parelli Live: Horsemanship in its Purest Form

Anja Beran live

EQUITANA Comeback: Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Benjamin Werndl LIVE

The most successful sibling duo in dressage is returning to EQUITANA! After their impressive performance in 2019, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Benjamin Werndl will once again be welcomed on Monday, March 10, 2025, in the large show ring of Hall 5 in Essen.

Jessica, a four-time Olympic champion from the 2021 and 2024 Games, as well as a world and European champion, is one of the best dressage riders in the world. Her brother Benjamin Werndl is also internationally successful and won team bronze at the 2022 World Equestrian Games. He is currently a member of the German Olympic squad.

During their training evening, the two will provide exclusive insights into the training of their dressage horses. They will explain their philosophy, which includes the physical and mental fitness of the rider, and demonstrate their goals and training structure using different horses. Look forward to practical tips on how to become the rider your horse wishes for.

Pat Parelli Live: Horsemanship in its Purest Form

Pat Parelli is one of the pioneers of modern horsemanship, shaping a movement centered on respect, trust, and communication with horses. His method is recognized worldwide and used by top international athletes and trainers—regardless of the horse's breed, age, or riding discipline. Parelli’s approach embodies an authentic connection that transcends all disciplines. Experience Pat Parelli and his team live on Thursday, March 6, as they present their principles and techniques in a powerful, hands-on training session—an exceptional opportunity to learn his legendary method firsthand.

Anja Beran live - the dressage matinée at EQUITANA!

Classical equitation according to the principles of the old masters - that is Anja Beran's passion. Patience, discipline and a gentle handling of the horse as a partner are her highest principles. How do I recognise correct horse training? How do I balance my horse with fine aids?

In an exclusive dressage matinée on Sunday morning, 9 March 2025, she will provide insights into the sustainable development of her horses from remonte to a balanced and expressive partner under the saddle.

The ideal complement: lecture in the congress area

For all fans of classical equitation, Anja Beran will also be offering the opportunity to take part in a lecture on the subject of eye training for correct horse training in the congress area on Sunday afternoon from 2 pm. Tickets for the lecture are available as an upsell to the show ticket.

The day ticket for EQUITANA is included in the show ticket for the dressage matinée with Anja Beran.