Equestrian Festival and Fair at Hungexpo

Love of horses has been a Hungarian characteristic for a very long time - it supposedly goes back to the time when the legendary Huns migrated to Europe, on horseback, to form a mighty empire here. And horsemen have indeed always been part of Hungarian tradition and history from the wrangler ("csikós"), who uses this clever animal to help him work, to the cavalryman ("huszár"), who is joined by its faithful four-legged companion in battle.
If one visits the Hungarian countryside, a trip to the southern and eastern part of the country called the Great Pannonian Plain (Alföld) is a must, and there are farms there where young men still know how to handle horses the way their ancestors have; and handsome hussars in their typical uniforms can still be seen at many official events organized in the capital. Now there is a great opportunity to have a look at both of the above and then some at an event organized specifically to popularize the beautiful traditional relationship between men and horses.

Between the 6th and 8th of November EquiFest, the International Equestrian Festival and Fair is organized on the Hungexpo grounds in Budapest, offering audiences three days of special attractions, interesting programs, shows performed by Oscar-winner circus artists, and demonstrations organized by important figures of the Hungarian and international horsemanship.
This is the second edition of EquiFest, organized under the title "The Celebration of the Horse" – last year, at the first one more than ten thousand people visited the venue and enjoyed the programs. There will be one day when breeders can meet buyers, owners can check out the exhibited saddlery products, and those involved in equestrian tourism can discuss business ideas; then on the last two days the public will be allowed to attend the event as well.
Regular programs will include different kinds of contests for little children that can be enjoyed by the entire family, wrangler and cavalry shows, sport demonstrations with the participation of the most successful local champions, as well as jousting competitions.

In addition, on the 7th and 8th a magical show called Horse Evolution will take place; this world premiere with three exclusive performances (starring international guests lead by the famous Flórián Richter) presents the special bond between men and horses that has formed over a period of hundreds of years and ends in a perfectly harmonious union.
The artists won the gold medal in the 32nd International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo with this amazing two-hour show featuring 36 horses of different types, 20 horsemen, 10 dancers, several vaulters, acrobats, technicians, as well as a breathtaking set and unforgettable choreography. The show itself will inculde elements like dressage, synchronized riding, show-jumping, coach-driving, vaulting, and the entire event will be accompanied by state of the art laser light technology and great sound effects.