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
press conference:
· Thursday, 7 April 2022
· 10 a.m., Business Club (above Hall 6).
Your contact persons are:
- Thomas Kufen, Lord Mayor of the City of Essen
- Soenke Lauterbach, Secretary General of the German Equestrian Federation
- Benedikt Binder-Krieglstein, CEO of the organiser RX Austria & Germany
- Christina Uetz, Event Director Equitana
Ceremonial opening with photo opportunity
· Thursday, 7 April 2022
· 11 a.m., VIP Grandstand in Hall 5
For the photo session we will present spectacular shows from the new Hop Top Show Rhapsody.
You can gain access to both events with a press ticket, which you can obtain from 9 a.m. at the Press Centre West. Press parking is available in multi-storey car park P6.
Please take a parking ticket at the barrier on entry and show it at the Press Centre West. We will validate your ticket for free exit. You can reach the EQUITANA Press Centre from the multi-storey car park via a short walk. It is located opposite the West Entrance.
In order for us to be able to better plan the capacities on site in the current situation, to ensure sufficient distance for all participants and to be able to already prepare your press tickets, we kindly ask you to send your personal registration to [email protected]
We look forward to your visit and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Dominique Schroller
PR & Content Manager
Tel: +49 211/90 191 249
