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Equitana 2023 - new date for the World Equestrian Show

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 9, 2023 – Next year, Equitana will be held in Essen from 9 to 15 March. The positive response to the anniversary event has shown that the shortened duration is a model for the future.

The 50th anniversary fair of Equitana was a great success. Almost 101,000 visitors came to Essen and sent a clear signal: The fair is and remains the most important meeting place and marketplace for equestrian sport. The continuation will already follow next year.

Equitana 2023 will take place in Essen from Thursday, 9 to Wednesday, 15 March.

Equitana 2022 – the jubilee inspires both visitors and the industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 9, 2023 – The world’s leading equestrian exhibition’s 50th birthday party proved to be the perfect venue where the industry could finally meet up again. Visitors and exhibitors alike relished being able to meet in person and enjoy a top-class event.

Here are the winners of the Equitana Innovation Prizes

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 9, 2023 – Our panel of experts has taken its decisions and selected eight winners from the 31 products nominated for an award. The Visitor’s Prize goes to Royal Horsemen.Our panel of experts has taken its decisions and selected eight winners from the 31 products nominated for an award. The Visitor’s Prize goes to Royal Horsemen.

The Equitana Innovation Prizes have now been awarded. Our panel of experts chose a winner in each of seven categories as well as awarding a special prize. There was also a clear winner in the eyes of the Equitana social media community when it came to the Visitor’s Prize. In the final vote, the majority selected a belt made of apple leather by Royal Horsemen. “This prize is hugely encouraging for us because community management is very important to us. It is vital that we are as close to the consumer as possible,” CEO Robin Schuster stressed.

Special Jury Prize

EQUITANA 2022: Invitation to press conference and opening

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 9, 2023 – EQUITANA celebrates its 50th birthday from 7 to 13 April. Invitation to the opening press conference on 7 April from 9.30 a.m. at the fairgrounds in Essen.

EQUITANA has been a pioneer for half a century and sets standards for equestrian sport and the industry. What began in 1972 as a supposedly crazy idea has meanwhile become a worldwide institution. The World Equestrian Show celebrates its anniversary with 450 exhibitors from 15 nations, with 80,000 expected visitors and 400 hours of programme. Olympic champions, world and European champions as well as prominent trainers will teach ways to success in lessons and training evenings. The highlight of the fair day is the Hop Top Show in the evening with renowned artists from all over Europe and magic moments between man and horse.

We would like to present details of the anniversary programme to you personally and invite you to the

The highlights of Equitana 2023

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 9, 2023 – The program of the World Equestrian Show from 9 to 15 March offers a great variety of sport, show and shopping. A detailed overview will be available at the press briefing on the opening of the fair on 9 March in Essen.

Exciting sport, spectacular shows and an incomparable shopping experience with more than 600 exhibitors - that is the World Equestrian Show. There, all the renowned brands will present their new products, top riders and internationally sought-after trainers will pass on their knowledge and unforgettable shows will provide unique moments.

Animal welfare and sustainability

Lessons with the national trainer, learning from the master of liberty dressage and stars of the Hop Top Show

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 9, 2023 – As the conceptual sponsor of the World Equestrian Show, the German Equestrian Federation will be represented with a top-class programme. In an exclusive training evening, Jean-Francois Pignon will demonstrate how simple exercises bring man and horse into harmony. Renowned horsemanship trainers will present themselves in the daytime programme and international artists will make "Rhapsody" a special experience.