All facets of the fascination of equestrian sport come to life here. From shetties to cold-blooded horses, from ground work to high dressage - you will find everything here!
Theme worlds
Equitana is also the world fair for the diversity of breeds and riding styles. Here you will find the right programme for everyone!
9. - 15. März 2023
Messegelände Essen
The day's programme in the rings and forums is included in the fair ticket.
Western & Working Equitation
Western & Working Equitation fans watch out!
EQUITANA 2023 has a lot to offer for you. On Thursday and Friday you can look forward to many highlights in Halls 7 and 6. The EWU Ranch Riding Cup on Thursday or the JOSERA Working Equitation Cup on Friday will be sporty.
Theme days:
Thursday, 9 March: Western
Friday, 10 March: Horsemanship & Working Equitation
Halls:
Western Center & Western Ring in Hall 7
Programme highlights:
EWU Ranch Riding Cup on Thursday
JOSERA Working Equitation Cup on Friday
Bernd Hackl presented by Bio Waldboden on Thursday
Andrea Kutsch presented by Stübben on Friday
Horsemanship Live Training on Friday
Working Equitation presented by Signum Sattelservice on Friday
Live Training with Sascha & Lasse Ludwig and Kay Wienrich
Live Training with Mitja Hinzpeter
Extreme Trail with Tom Büchel
Liberty Stars live on Thursday evening with Kenzie Dysli, Julia Steinbrecher, Tanja Riedinger and Emilia Schlotterbeck
Recreational Riding & Breed Diversity
Attention leisure riders!
EQUITANA 2023 has a lot to offer you. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday you can look forward to many highlights in Halls 2, 5 and 6. The Uelzener Versicherungen Show Cup on Saturday or the JOSERA Working Equitation Cup on Friday will be fascinating. On Thursday evening you can pick up live tips & tricks from your stars at the Liberty Stars!
Theme days:
Thursday, 9 March
Friday, 10 March
Saturday, 11 March
Halls:
Hall 6, Hall 2, Western Ring in Hall 7
Programme highlights:
Uelzener Versicherungen Show Cup on Saturday
The cart horses of Julia Zenner
Fast-paced manoeuvres with the Mounted Games on Saturday
Meet your star at the Webstar Convention
Icelandic Village in Hall 6
Liberty Stars live on Thursday evening with Kenzie Dysli, Julia Steinbrecher, Tanja Riedinger and Emilia Schlotterbeck
Aegidienberger Special on Wednesday
JOSERA Working Equitation Cup on Friday
Loading training with Luuk Teunissen
HOP TOP Show Mosaique on Friday & Saturday evening
Stallion Show presented by Marstall on Tuesday
Horsemanship & Ground work
Horsemanship, free and ground work fans take note.
EQUITANA 2023 has a lot to offer you. Especially on Thursday and Friday you can look forward to many highlights. Among others, the Liberty Stars live on Thursday evening with Kenzie Dysli, Julia Steinbrecher, Emilia Schlotterbeck and Tanja Riedinger. Meet your stars at the Webstar Convention and other great trainers in Hall 6.
Theme days:
Thursday, 9 March
Friday, 10 March
Halls:
Hall 6, Hall 2 and the large ring in Hall 5
Programme highlights:
Liberty Stars live on Thursday evening with Kenzie Dysli, Julia Steinbrecher, Tanja Riedinger and Emilia Schlotterbeck.
HOP TOP Show Mosaique on Friday
Meet & Greet with Tanja Riedinger & Kenzie Dysli
Bernd Hackl presented by Bio Waldboden on Thursday
Andrea Kutsch presented by Stübben on Friday
Horsemanship Live Training on Friday
Live Trainings with Dr. Vivian Gabor, Michael Geitner, Luuk Teunissen, Katja Schnabel & Yvonne Gutsche
Baroque, Iberian & Classical Dressage
Fans of classical dressage, baroque and Iberian riding take note!
EQUITANA 2023 has a lot to offer you. Great trainers in Hall 6 and on Sunday you can look forward to many highlights. Among others our Dressage Special - The Riding Style Comparison. On Tuesday evening Frédéric Pignon and Magali Delgado will have their own show!
Theme days:
Sunday, 12 March
Tuesday, 14 March
Halls:
Hall 6, Hall 2, Hall 8 and Large Ring in Hall 5
Programme highlights:
Dressage Special - The Riding Style Comparison with Philippe Karl, Richard Hinrichs, Bent Branderup and Dr. Britta Schöffmann
HOP TOP Show Mosaique on Sunday evening
Frédéric Pignon and Magali Delgado live on Tuesday evening
HarmoniLogie with Anne Krüger-Degener on Sunday
Dressage with Nicole Uphoff-Selke on Sunday
Working Equitation presented by Signum Sattelservice on Friday
Live Training with Kenzie Dysli
Stallion Show presented by Marstall on Tuesday
Sport & Tournament Riders
Attention sport and competition riders of the disciplines dressage, show jumping and eventing!
EQUITANA 2023 has a lot to offer you in Halls 5 and 6. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday you can look forward to many highlights. Including live training with Ingrid Klimke presented by NOVAFON and live training with Benjamin Werndl presented by AUBENHAUSEN CLUB and SPRENGER.
Theme days:
Monday, 13 March
Tuesday, 14 March
Wednesday, 15 March
Halls:
Hall 6, Hall 3, Hall 8 and the Large Ring in Hall 5
Programme highlights:
USG Indoor Eventing Cup on Monday
Uta Gräf & Andi Kreuzer live on Monday evening
Benjamin Werndl presented by Aubenhausen Club and Sprenger
Ingird Klimke presented by Novafon
Isabell Werth presented by Fendt
Michael Fischer presented by Reiter Revue
Live training with young talents on Saturday
Stallion show on Tuesday with the Warendorf State Stud and much more
The daily FN programme with national trainers, top instructors and top athletes
Families, Youth & Children
A family trip to EQUITANA.
EQUITANA 2023 has a lot to offer you. On Saturday and Sunday there will be a colourful children's programme in Hall 6. Children up to and including 15 years of age will receive a reduced admission fee, children under 6 years of age will receive free admission to the fair.
Juniors up to 26 years of age will receive a reduced price during the week.
Theme days:
Saturday, 11 March
Sunday, 12 March
Halls:
Hall 2 & Hall 6
Programme highlights:
Discounted admission with the children's tickets
Uelzener Versicherungen Show Cup on Saturday
HOP TOP Show Mosaique on Saturday
Live Training "Safe Riding" with Yvonne Gutsche
Live training with young talents on Saturday
Pony fun with Evelyn Biesenbach in Hall 6
Fast-paced manoeuvres with the Mounted Games on Saturday
Meet the Star at the Webstar Convention
Icelandic & Gaited Horses
Icelandic and gaited horse fans watch out!
EQUITANA 2023 has a lot to offer you in Hall 6. On Wednesday you can look forward to many highlights. Among others, our Isi Cup with tölt, four-gait and five-gait competitions.
Theme days:
Wednesday, 15 March
Halls:
Hall 6 & the Large Ring in Hall 5
Programme highlights:
Isi Cup with tölt, four-gait and five-gait competitions on Wednesday
Live gaited horse training with Lisa Schürger
The breed associations IGV & IPZV
Icelandic village in hall 6
Aegidienberger Special on Wednesday
Professional visitors
You count yourself among the experts an insiders of the horse industry, then watch out!
The connoisseurs and experts of the equestrian world will meet in March in Essen at EQUITANA 2023! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday you will find the best conditions for an extensive product comparison, detailed advice and informative programme! Discover the innovations of the year, meet old acquaintances and make new contacts!
Theme days:
Monday, 13 March
Tuesday, 14 March
Wednesday, 15 March
Halls:
Hall 1, Hall 3 & Hall 6
Highlights:
Everything to do with capital goods in equestrian sports, riding facilities, husbandry, transport & feeding in halls 1 and 3
Breeding and sports associations in Hall 6
USG Indoor Eventing Cup on Monday
Uta Gräf & Andi Kreuzer presented by Sattlerei Dresch live on Monday evening
Stallion Show presented by Marstall on Tuesday
Health Forum & eduCare Stage in Hall 1
Location & Opening Hours
Date:
06. - 12. March 2025
Location:
Exhibition Centre Essen
Messeplatz 1
45131 Essen
Opening Hours:
Daily 10:00 - 18:30
last day 10:00 - 18:00