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

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.