Press information of spoga horse

BARN NET CONNECT connects professionals and companies +++ spoga horse CREATOR DAYS partnering with SehrwieViel bring equine influencers and brands together +++ spoga horse 2024 from February 3 to 5 +++ Tickets only at spogahorse.com

Tickets and press accreditation only available online at spogahorse.com +++ Get access to the world's leading B2B trade fair and various industry highlights

J. Bernd Voss is taking over the position of Director of the leading innovation trade fair for the global equestrian industry, spoga horse, as of 01.11.2023. He thus succeeds Dr. Maria Näther, who has been responsible for this task since July 2020.

+++ International jury selects the best 30 equestrian industry innovations worldwide +++ 5 winners receive the distinction spoga horse TOP INNOVATION +++ Apply now – the entry deadline is 1 December 2023 +++

Dr. Maria Näther (38), Director of spoga horse, will leave Koelnmesse at her own request on 30.09.2023 to take up a new professional challenge. Until leaving the company she remains to be the contact for spoga horse in the normal way.

Inspiring discussions and lectures, a fantastic line-up of brands as well as individual exhibitors and diverse award-winning innovations: That is the resumé of spoga horse 2023. Over the course of three successful trade show days, around 6,200 visitors from 65 countries came together at the international trading platform of the equestrian industry to inform themselves about the comprehensive offer for the horse and rider. 320 exhibitors namely presented the current and future trends of the industry. The hybrid leading trade fair concept that rests on the three pillars - exhibition, content and networking - was now implemented on its original venue date for the first time. The "spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS" competition, lectures and panel discussions, Fashion Walks, start-up pitches and many more highlights could be watched live or subsequently called up on demand. The response of the exhibitors was thoroughly positive, which was also reflected by the figures. In this connection, at 64 percent the share of international exhibitors is particularly pleasing. "The strong result shows that the readiness of the exhibitors to assert themselves at the trade fair has totally paid off," emphasised Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH. "We find it important particularly in these times to stage spoga horse on its customary annual date in February again. That gives the industry plannability and security and will enable spoga horse to grow further in the future too," he added. The exhibiting companies proved to be more than satisfied after the trade fair closed too.

These are innovations that impress the equestrian sport industry: the TOP INNOVATIONS. For the third time already the focus of an independent and renowned jury lay on just under 50 of the most innovative products from twelve countries. Products of the companies Barnery GbR, Equestrian Technology, Joh's Stübben GmbH und Co KG., Röwer & Rüb GmbH, Suedwind Footwear – H+P Handels GmbH & Co. KG were distinguished. This year's winners bring relief, promote the health of the horse and rider and make the sport safer. Furthermore, a special prize in the Equine Professionals Favourite section was presented for the first time.

30 entries can become spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS 2023 +++ Nominees are already listed online +++ All 30 innovations can be tangibly experienced at the trade fair on the BOULEVARD OF INNOVATIONS +++ spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS 2023 award on THE STAGE and online on 04.02.2023

Leading B2B trade fair of the worldwide equestrian industry to be held at the Cologne exhibition halls again from 04.-06.02.2023 +++ Many renowned, international brands are exhibiting +++ Central main platform THE STAGE is the hub of the diversified programme +++ "EQUI LIVING" special event places the focus on the changing living space of the horse +++ spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS distinguish THE industry's new products +++ spoga horse CREATOR DAYS connect brands, influencers and professionals +++ Start-up Village draws the industry's attention to young innovative minds from all over the globe