Innovation tops the bill at spoga horse.
Six outstanding products collected Top Innovations awards at last week’s spoga horse trade fair.
Around 440 exhibitors introduced equestrian goods and services to an audience of international visitors during the show on 8 – 10 February at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.
More than 8,500 trade buyers and delegates attended the event, according to the organiser.
"The spoga horse Top Innovations confirm once more how strongly the industry is aligned towards progress and the future,” said Sebastian Rosito, vice president trade fair management at Koelnmesse.
Winners of spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS 2025
From 32 nominated entries, a jury selected six winning products. The companies behind each one received their awards on The Stage during the show.
From Horse Pilot…
E-Twist’Air is said to be the first cable-free, self-contained airbag [air vest] in the equestrian world. Developed by In&motion and Horse Pilot, an ultra-breathable waistcoat incorporates an airbag which inflates in 30 milliseconds. A change of gas cartridge takes less than a minute.
From Amahorse Trading…
Acavallo Rel-X 180 stirrups are designed for safety in the saddle. Their patented system of branch opening, and rotation up to 180°, ensures quick release of the rider’s foot in the event of a front, rear or side fall.
From Sueno Pets…
The 2 in 1 Neck Ring [neck strap] converts to a halter in a few seconds. It consists of two soft ropes. Two knots on one of the ropes are used to adjust the neck ring to the horse's head size when used as a halter.
From ContiTech Deutschland…
Consteed is a ‘smart’ hoof boot. It can be used on shod and barefoot horses to analyse the horse's musculoskeletal system and state of health via integrated sensor technology. Data is monitored in real-time on a smartphone or tablet.
From Equisk…
TotalCool boots are breathable brushing boots with CoolTech lining that do not transfer or hold heat, yet mould to the leg. In tests, the boots raised horses’ leg temperature by less than 1°C during exercise.
From Remira…
This software is said to revolutionise the omnichannel consumer experience. Remira combines an in-store app with digital signage and radio frequency identification to enable customers to view products on touchscreens, scan their items and access product information.
