Spoga Horse 2026, the world's largest B2B trade fair for the equestrian industry, concluded in Cologne, Germany, with record attendance and awards for innovative products. The event featured 460 exhibitors from 33 countries and drew over 9,000 visitors from 79 countries. Six winners were selected for the spoga horse Top Innovations Award from 50 entries.
Spoga Horse 2026 took place from February 7 to 9 in Cologne, Germany. As the world’s largest B2B trade fair dedicated to innovative products in the equestrian industry, it broke records with around 460 exhibitors from 33 countries showcasing their new offerings. More than 9,000 visitors from 79 countries attended to network and initiate business deals.
The trade fair included the spoga horse Top Innovations Award, which recognized the most innovative products in the equestrian sector. A jury selected six winners from among 50 entries, along with a Special Prize.
The winners were:
- SOFT’UP PRO Stirrups
- Airvest Plume by FREEJUMPSYSTEM
- Trailblazer Jogging Shoe by Equine Fusion AS
- Motionlite 2.0 Back Protector by Racesafe
- RAMBO magnetic turnout rug by Horseware Products
The spoga horse 2026 Special Prize was awarded to the Mental Balance Institute GmbH’s self-coaching tool Mental Kiste®.
Sebastian Rosito, Vice-President Trade Fair Management of Koelnmesse GmbH, commented: “The distinguished products impressively demonstrate the innovative and dynamic nature of the equestrian industry. Spoga horse provides the central platform for showcasing this innovative strength and driving the industry’s progress forward.”
The event underscored the ongoing advancements in horse sports equipment and welfare tools.