Expo ticket on sale – The expo area offers a comprehensive program that delights both children and adults alike.
A diverse range of activities awaits visitors: the National Arena, dedicated to Finnish equestrian sports, will host show jumping, western riding, Icelandic Horse classes, and driving classes. Families can also look forward to plenty of fun and engaging activities throughout the Horse Show week.
Katja Ståhl Hosts the Hevosurheilu RATSASTUS Stage
At the brand-new Hevosurheilu RATSASTUS stage, visitors can enjoy rider interviews, fascinating talks, and current panel discussions. Host Katja Ståhl, a rider herself, welcomes both international and Finnish equestrian guests. Her lively insight brings conversations to life, diving deep into the world of horses and riding.
Young Athletes Take the Stage at the Hobby Horse Arena
The new OP Uusimaa Hobby Horse Arena welcomes both enthusiasts and newcomers.
The area has three arenas: for competitions, shows, and free riding. The program includes open competitions, national ranking classes, and qualifiers for the Finnish Championships.
Official judges from the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry) oversee the classes, where riders can earn ranking points. Bring your hobbyhorse—or a friend—and join the fun! Registration opens in November.
The children’s area also offers other activities for the little ones.
Horse Show’s Horse Expo Becomes an Unforgettable Experience!
This year, the shopping paradise expands further than ever across the halls of Helsinki Expo Centre – featuring a record number of exhibitors. You’ll find everything from horse gear and care products to fashion and wellbeing. It’s the perfect place to make unique finds, get inspired, and spend time immersed in the horse world.
The Horse Show’s expo area offers all-day experiences – seamlessly transition from the excitement of the arena to shopping and new discoveries. When it’s time to take a break, Helsinki Expo Centre’s restaurants and cafés serve up delicious meals and a relaxed atmosphere to recharge between activities.
The expo ticket includes
The fair ticket does not include access to the international top-level sports in the International Arena or to the warm-up area.
The National Arena programme can be found here.
Welcome to spend an unforgettable week in the world of riding!
Panel discussion, Finnish Equestrian Federation
Fatima Mattila and Leena Alerini, HORSESPORT RACING
Interview with national rider Katja Ståhl
Hosted by Katja Ståhl
Daniel Bachmann Andersen discusses with Katja Ståhl
Katja Ståhl as bingo host
The horse industry offers a wide range of educational and career opportunities to build your own career. Ypäjän Horse College offers a path in many different directions.
Panel discussion, moderated by Katja Ståhl
Katja Ståhl and Teemu Ahtee discuss current affairs, and a little off-topic
Katja Ståhl interviews Ada Filppa
Heli Hyytiäinen, clinical teacher, university lecturer of animal physiotherapy at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, interviewed by Katja Ståhl
Finnish Equestrian Federation
Hosted by Katja Ståhl
Daniel Bachmann Andersen discusses with Katja Ståhl
WHG Equine Sport Performance, veterinarian Lotta Häyrinen
The horse industry offers a wide range of educational and career opportunities to build your own career. Ypäjän Equine College offers a path in many different directions.
Katja Ståhl as bingo host
Panel discussion, moderated by Katja Ståhl
Discussion on the book Centered Riding part 2, Leena Alerini, Hevosurheilu RATSASTUS
Presented by Black Horse
A skills course where participants can earn a completion badge. The course includes low fences of varying heights and Working Equitation tasks.
Jumping class. In scoring method A.2.0, riders are ranked first according to penalty points and then according to time.
In this class, the winner is the rider who completes the course with the fewest faults and closest to the optimum time, or the rider whose total time is closest to the optimum time.
Hosted by Katja Ståhl
Katja Ståhl and Teemu Ahtee discuss current affairs, and a little off-topic
Katja Ståhl as bingo host
Heli Hyytiäinen, clinical teacher, unverstiy lecturer of animal physiotherapy at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, interviewed by Katja Ståhl
Daniel Bachmann Andersen discusses with Katja Ståhl
Host Sonja Korvenheimo's guest is Anna Granberg, Stall Anna, presented by Black Horse.
The horse industry offers a wide range of educational and career opportunities to build your own career. Ypäjän Horse College offers a path in many different directions.
Rider interview, Finnish Equestrian Federation
Does the horse want to win -book Karin Hemmann interviewed, Leena Alerini Hevosurheilu RATSASTUS
Interview with a top international show jupmping rider, Katja Ståhl hosting the interview
Katja Ståhl as bingo host
Panel discussion, moderated by Katja Ståhl
Study on Finnish Equestrian Sports Success Factors – Publication and Panel Discussion, Johanna Manninen, Finnish Equestrian Federation
Jumping Class. In scoring method A.2.0, riders are ranked first according to penalty points and then according to time.
Jumping class, where all riders will receive a prize, born in 2015 and later
Finnish Championship series dressage class on a standard Grand Prix level test. Riders placing in this class can earn ranking points.
In this class, the top-placed riders will earn a spot in the Jumping Championship class at the Finnish National Hobby Horse Championships. Under scoring method A.2.0, competitors are ranked first by faults and then by time. Open to juniors and all ages.
Jumping class. In scoring method A.2.0, riders are ranked first according to penalty points and then according to time.
In this class, riders can earn Finnish Championship (SM) ranking points. Scoring is done according to method A.2.0, where competitors are ranked first by faults and then by time.
Interview with a national rider, Finnish Equestrian Federation
The horse industry offers a wide range of educational and career opportunities to build your own career. Ypäjän Equine College offers a path in many different directions.
WHG Equine Sport Performance, Lotta Häyrinen
Interview with top international show jumping rider, Katja Ståhl hosting the interview
Katja Ståhl as bingo host
A panel discussion on what it's like to ride as an adult - the joys, challenges and insights of living with a horse, hosted by Katja Ståhl
Hosted by Katja Ståhl
Discussion on the book Centered Riding part 2, Leena Alerini, Hevosurheilu RATSASTUS
In this jumping class, all riders who complete a clear round will be awarded.
In this class, riders can earn Finnish Championship (SM) ranking points. Scoring is done according to method A.2.0, where competitors are ranked first by faults and then by time. Open to riders born in 2014 and later.
The high jump challenges riders to clear the highest single obstacle. Starting height is 80 cm, increasing gradually.
In this class, riders compete head-to-head against another competitor. Each rider performs a short dressage test (consisting of 4–8 movements). The judge and audience decide which rider from each pair advances. The competition proceeds in a knockout format, with winners facing each other in subsequent rounds.
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