American Horse Fair
The great western riding fair in CremonaFiere
About American Horse Fair
The European capital of the American horse
The American Horse Fair is the largest European event dedicated to the American horse and western riding disciplines. Hosted in the spaces of CremonaFiere, in Cremona, it covers over 100,000 square meters and attracts enthusiasts, professionals, and the curious from across the continent, confirming the Lombard city's role as an international benchmark in the sector.
Reining, cutting, and western disciplines
The heart of the fair is the sports competitions: reining is the premier discipline, with world-class events and some of the highest prize money on the circuit, alongside cutting, team penning, and ranch sorting competitions. Dozens of arenas host hundreds of horses and riders in a packed competitive program that draws the best international exponents of western disciplines.
Show, shopping, and western culture
Alongside the races, the fair offers equestrian art shows, exhibitions, a large commercial area with hundreds of exhibitors dedicated to the western world (saddles, clothing, equipment, accessories), and a rich entertainment program. It is an event that combines the sporting dimension with the trade fair and entertainment aspects, capable of engaging both industry professionals and the general public.
An event of international appeal
With tens of thousands of spectators expected and a strong presence of foreign participants, the American Horse Fair is a significant event for the economy and image of the Province of Cremona and the Lombardy region. A showcase that brings the best of the western world to Italy, combining sport, tradition, and entertainment.
American Horse Fair — edition 2026
The 39th edition of the American Horse Fair takes place from May 22nd to 24th, 2026, at CremonaFiere, occupying over 100,000 m² with 10 arenas and more than 17,000 m² dedicated to shopping, featuring over 270 exhibitors. 700 horses, 1,000 riders, 300 RVs for athletes and staff, and over 30,000 spectators are expected over the three days.
Reining is the core of the sporting program, with the 18th NRHA European Futurity and a prize pool of 1 million dollars, ranking among the top five reining competitions globally. Also scheduled are cutting competitions (NCHA Italy Derby and Spring Show, NCHA Days — Cremona is the only European venue chosen by NCHA USA) and, for the first time, Team Penning and Ranch Sorting. A novelty for this edition is an exclusive equestrian art show directed by Nico Belloni in the oval arena of Pavilion D.
Programme American Horse Fair 2026
Sports Program (May 22-24)
- Reining — 18th NRHA European Futurity, $1 million prize pool
- Cutting — NCHA of Italy Derby and Spring Show; NCHA Days (Cremona, the only European venue for NCHA USA)
- Team Penning and Ranch Sorting — for the first time at the Fair, with "The Western Show" (Fitetrec-Ante), Maturity for horses up to 10 years old
Show and Entertainment
- Exclusive equestrian art show directed by Nico Belloni, featuring international artists and their horses, with music, lights, and choreography in the oval arena of Pavilion D
- Commercial area with over 270 exhibitors from the western world across more than 17,000 m²
Full program of competitions and shows on salonedelcavallo.com.
Highlights American Horse Fair 2026
Prices American Horse Fair 2026
Practical information — American Horse Fair
Where
The fair takes place at CremonaFiere, Piazza Zelioli Lanzini 1, in Cremona (CR).
How to get there
By car: Cremona ring road exit, ample parking at the exhibition center. By train: Cremona station, then connections to the fairgrounds.
Tickets
Entry with a daily ticket; competition and show schedule available on salonedelcavallo.com. Season tickets for the three days are also available.
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Where does it take place — American Horse Fair
CremonaFiere
Piazza Zelioli Lanzini 1, 26100 Cremona