HOP TOP SHOW
Moving images and powerful choreography
"For the Love of Horses" has always stood above EQUITANA. The Hop Top Show 2027 takes that motto further: "Anything for Love."
The title is a commitment. Anyone who has truly trusted a horse knows what that love asks of you: early mornings in all weathers, patience over years, courage in the saddle and humility after every fall. What comes back is trust earned step by step, and a closeness that needs no words.
The show brings this love to life in all its many facets, full of energy and passion. Essen has its part in the story too: in the Ruhr region, the love of horses runs deeper than you might expect, all the way to places where daylight never reached and horses were faithful companions.
"Anything for Love" is a promise to the horse and to the audience who will experience this show.
The best horse show in the world for 30 years
Unique
Only every two years and exclusively on three evenings during EQUITANA - World Equestrian Fair, you can experience this unique horse show.
Pure Fantasy
Dive into a colourful world composed of innovative show numbers and fascinating light effects, accompanied by electrifying sounds.
World Class
International artists, the best in the show business and actors from top sport stage emotional milestones with new show numbers in the HOP TOP SHOW.
Impressive
The about 60m wide LED wall and various spotlights under the ceiling transform the exhibition hall into an impressive stage and provide spectacular lighting effects.
A look back at the Hop Top Show 2025
Take a look at the last edition with the aftermovie of the show "Volaris".
What the media say about HOP TOP SHOW
Concept and Organisation
For more than 30 years, the EQUITANA team has been composing a total work of art out of breathtaking shows by various international top stars of the equestrian scene. The HOP TOP SHOW - an impressive world-class show that is only staged every two years and exclusively on five evenings as part of EQUITANA - World Equestrian Show.