PASSION PFERD 2026: Hanover's Major Horse Fair in December

<p>From December 3-6, 2026, the Hanover exhibition grounds will once again transform into the central meeting point of the German horse industry. PASSION PFERD is considered Germany's leading equestrian trade fair and brings together breeders, riders, exhibitors and horse enthusiasts over four days – with a clear focus on horse care, training and equestrian sport.</p><h2>Over 500 exhibitors present offerings around horses</h2><p>With more than 500 exhibitors, PASSION PFERD 2026 covers a broad spectrum of the equine world. From breeding associations to equipment suppliers to providers in the field of equine health, the entire value chain of the industry is represented. The trade fair program is aimed at both specialist visitors and a broad audience interested in horse breeding, species-appropriate care and modern training methods. This positions the event as a public trade fair with high professional standards, placing equestrian sports, care and equine health equally in the spotlight.</p><h2>Review 2025: Satisfaction all around</h2><p>The previous edition in 2025 left a consistently positive conclusion after four days of the fair among exhibitors, visitors and organizers. Particular attention was paid to the 8-team final of the Hanover Equestrian Sports Association (Pferdesportverband Hannover e.V.), which was designed as a reward for good riding and vaulting. The lead-rein class with costumes equally delighted the fair audience and created emotional moments outside of classical competition sport.</p><p>Another highlight of the 2025 edition was the premiere of the Youth and Club Stage in Hall 23. With this new format, the fair deliberately opened a platform for young talent and voluntary club work – a signal that PASSION PFERD not only focuses on top sport but also keeps an eye on the foundation of the horse industry.</p><h2>Diverse program for care and training</h2><p>The name of the fair is the program: In addition to the sporting framework, there is a strong emphasis on the topics of care and training. Visitors can expect information on contemporary stable concepts, feeding, health care and training methods for different skill levels. This combination of breeding, sport, care and knowledge transfer makes PASSION PFERD a platform that goes far beyond a classical sales fair.</p><h3>A date in the packed trade fair calendar of the industry</h3><p>PASSION PFERD is part of a growing calendar of German horse fairs, which includes the Dog & Horse in Dortmund in November 2026. Within this time frame, the Hanover event stands out through its positioning as Germany's leading equestrian trade fair with a clear focus on equestrian sport, care and equine health. The organizer is the Hanover Equestrian Sports Association (Pferdesportverband Hannover e.V.) in cooperation with Deutsche Messe, which ensures both equestrian expertise and professional trade fair infrastructure for the event.</p><h2>Conclusion and Outlook</h2><p>With PASSION PFERD 2026, Hanover once again makes a mark in the German trade fair calendar for the horse industry. Over 500 exhibitors, a diverse supporting program and the proven combination of breeding, sport and knowledge transfer make the four trade fair days from December 3-6, 2026 a must-attend event for everyone who deals with horses professionally or privately. Given the positive response to previous editions, one can look forward to what new formats and highlights the upcoming edition will have in store for exhibitors and visitors.</p>