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November has a fixed point in the Polish equestrian calendar. The outdoor season is over, horses move to indoor work, and riders across Poland start planning a trip to Warsaw. That's where the new Perlage CAVALIADA Tour season begins: the biggest indoor horse show in the country. It's several days of international-level sport, and also a rare chance to see, try on and compare in one place the kit you usually only read about online.
In this post you'll find everything worth knowing before you go: what Cavaliada is, where and when it takes place in 2026, which classes are worth watching and what Equishop is bringing to Torwar.
Key points at a glance
- Dates and venue: 12–15 November 2026, COS Torwar, ul. Łazienkowska 6a, Warsaw.
- Main class: the Warsaw Grand Prix (150 cm) on Sunday 15 November at 12:00.
- Tickets: only through official channels, the Grupa MTP App and ToBilet.pl.
- Equishop stand: CAVALIADA EXPO area, stand no. 60.
- What you can try: new Prestige Italia saddles, Renaissance saddles, Freejump airbag vests, helmets from four brands and Tech Stirrups.
Contents
- What is Cavaliada and why is it Poland's most important horse show?
- Cavaliada Warsaw 2026: dates, venue and tickets
- Equishop's role at Cavaliada
- What are we bringing to Torwar?
- How to prepare for your visit to the Equishop stand
- Common mistakes
- Frequently asked questions
- See you at Torwar
What is Cavaliada and why is it Poland's most important horse show?
Perlage CAVALIADA Tour is a series of indoor equestrian shows organised by Grupa MTP. It is the only indoor series in Poland authorised by the FEI, the International Equestrian Federation, and its show jumping classes are held at CSI3*-W level, meaning they count towards World Cup qualification. In practice, top Polish riders and guests from many European countries compete in the same arena.
But Cavaliada isn't only show jumping. The programme also includes dressage, indoor eventing, pair driving, pony classes for children in CAVALIADA Future and the Open Tour, a series for amateurs who want to compete in front of a big crowd. So everyone, from a child at their first show to a Grand Prix rider, will find something here.
The series visits several cities. Equishop has supported riders at its various legs and covered them on our blog: Cavaliada in Poznań, the first-ever Cavaliada in Łódź at Atlas Arena and the grand final of Cavaliada in Kraków. Warsaw opens the new 2026/2027 Tour season.
Every edition includes the CAVALIADA EXPO trade fair. It's an exhibitor area where equestrian brands and shops present the season's new products, and spectators can talk to specialists between classes.
Cavaliada Warsaw 2026: dates, venue and tickets
The Warsaw leg of Perlage CAVALIADA Tour takes place from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November 2026 at COS Torwar, ul. Łazienkowska 6a, Warsaw. Competition runs every day from early morning to late evening, so it's easy to plan your visit to see your favourite classes and still have time for the EXPO area.
Tickets for Cavaliada Warsaw: where to buy and why early
According to the organiser, tickets for the Warsaw leg are sold through two official channels: the Grupa MTP App (Android and iOS) and the ToBilet.pl platform, under Cavaliada Warszawa 2026. All current information is on the Perlage CAVALIADA Tour Warsaw tickets page.
It pays to decide early. Pre-sale tickets are cheaper, you avoid queuing at the box office on the day, and the organiser notes that tickets usually sell out before the event starts. Buy only through official channels: second-hand resale isn't allowed, and such a ticket comes with no guarantee of authenticity or right to complain.
If you can't make it to Warsaw, you can watch the classes on the organiser's paid online stream.
Cavaliada Warsaw programme: the key classes
Below are the highlights of the programme as published by the organiser (as of 27.10.2026). It's worth checking the full, up-to-date Perlage CAVALIADA Tour Warsaw programme just before you travel, as the organiser reserves the right to make changes.
- Thursday 12 November: the show opens at 8:00 with a CSI3*-W Medium Tour class (135 cm), amateur Open Tour classes at three levels, APART DRESSAGE TOUR dressage at Intermediate I (14:00), a Big Tour class at 140 cm (16:30) and the first leg of indoor eventing (20:15).
- Friday 13 November: Big Tour with jump-off at 145 cm counting towards the FEI Longines ranking (14:20), the Dolina Noteci SHOW (17:30), the second leg of eventing (18:45) and the spectacular Speed & Music class (21:00).
- Saturday 14 November: children on ponies in CAVALIADA Future (10:55), dressage freestyle to music (12:55), the Medium Tour final at 145 cm (14:55), Team Challenge (18:30), the first leg of driving (20:00) and the Puissance (21:30).
- Sunday 15 November: Challenge Cup (7:45), another pony class (9:15) and the highlight of the whole leg, the Warsaw Grand Prix at 150 cm at 12:00, followed by the second leg of driving (15:45).
If you can only come for one day, Sunday brings the biggest sporting thrills. If you mainly want a relaxed chat about kit, Thursday and Friday mornings are usually much quieter in the exhibitor area.
Equishop's role at Cavaliada: advice, not just a stand
Equishop has been part of the Polish equestrian market for over 25 years, and for several seasons Cavaliada has been a natural place for us to meet customers from all over Poland. Last year we invited you to the Equishop stand at Perlage CAVALIADA Tour Warsaw 2025, and many conversations that started there later ended with a fitting at our Fitting Center in Ruda Śląska or at the yard.
We are an authorised dealer and fitting centre for Prestige Italia, KEP, KASK, Freejump, Samshield and Tech Stirrups, and since June 2026 the exclusive distributor of Tech Stirrups in Poland. That's why our stand isn't staffed by salespeople with a price list, but by people who fit saddles, helmets and vests to specific riders and horses every day.
Cavaliada is also about sport for us. We cheer on the riders Equishop supports, and we're especially proud of the results of the Lewicki and Prasek families. Marek Lewicki won the overall 2025/2026 series, and Aleksandra Lewicka won the GOLD category. We wrote about the kit we chose for them before the final when the Lewicki family, winners of Cavaliada Perlage Tour, visited our showroom. Hubert Prasek took second place in the Gold Open Tour 130 category. It's also worth adding that all of these riders use Renaissance saddles.
You'll find the Equishop stand in the EXPO area at number 60. Our well-known experts Kinga Wysocka and Monika Zastrzeżyńska-Rychwalska will be waiting for you there.
What are we bringing to Torwar?
We're taking to Warsaw mainly the kit that's hardest to choose online and most costly to get wrong: saddles, rider protection and stirrups.
Saddles and new model premieres: expert consultations
A saddle is the biggest equipment investment and the decision that most affects the horse's comfort. At the stand we'll show riding saddles from Prestige Italia and Renaissance, including Prestige Italia's new 2026/2027 models premiering in Warsaw: the jumping saddles Verve CPS and X-Beyond, and the dressage saddles X-Lumio K, X-Travers and Renvers.
What does a conversation with an expert at the stand give you? You can sit in different models and compare seat depth, flap position and thigh support, which you can't judge from a photo. Tell us about your horse, your discipline and what isn't working in your current saddle, and we'll suggest which direction to look in. Just remember that a real saddle fitting always happens on the horse. That's why a consultation at Cavaliada is the best first step, after which you can book a full fitting at your yard.
If you already have a Prestige Italia or Renaissance saddle and your horse has changed over the last season, ask about our saddle service options, such as changing the tree width or topping up the panel flocking. We carry out all services at the Equishop Service, Oświęcimska 9, Ruda Śląska. The full range is described on the Equishop Service page. Cavaliada visitors can take advantage of a special offer on service work.
Airbag vests: try before you decide
Body protection is talked about more every year, and airbag vests have become standard in the show ring and cross-country. An airbag vest is connected to the saddle by a lanyard. When the rider loses contact with the horse, the lanyard triggers a gas cartridge, and the air cushions protect the spine, chest and neck in a fraction of a second.
The most common problem with an airbag vest isn't the technology but the size and cut. At the stand you'll be able to try the Freejump airbag vest in regular fit, the longer slim fit and the children's Freejump airbag vest. We'll also advise on matching the cartridge to the vest size and what to do after it has been deployed. A well-fitted vest doesn't restrict movement, so you'll happily wear it for every ride, not just “for special occasions”.
Samshield, KASK, KEP and Freejump riding helmets
A helmet protects what matters most, but it only protects well when it matches the shape of your head. Each manufacturer has a slightly different shell and liner shape: some riders suit a narrower oval, others a rounder one. That's why it's so important to try several brands one after another.
We're bringing riding helmets from four brands to Torwar: Samshield helmets with personalisation options, KASK helmets, worn among others by Małgorzata Ciszek-Lewicka and Aleksandra Lewicka, KEP helmets and Freejump helmets. We'll help you measure your head, check the helmet's stability and adjust the chin strap. And a reminder: a helmet should be replaced after a fall with a blow to the head, even if it looks undamaged from the outside.
Tech Stirrups: tests and advice from the exclusive distributor
Stirrups are something many riders only think about when knee or ankle pain or trouble keeping the foot in place appears. As the exclusive distributor of Tech Stirrups in Poland, we're bringing jumping, dressage and children's models to Cavaliada that you can pick up and compare.
You'll see, among others, the Tech Stirrups Venice Plus Evo Swarovski shock-absorbing jumping stirrups, the Venice Dressage Plus safety dressage stirrups, the classic Capri Plus and the Venice Children stirrups. We'll talk about footbed width, shock absorption and the safety mechanisms which, according to the Tech Stirrups manufacturer's documentation, are designed to make it easier to free the foot in an emergency. If you're wondering whether you need safety stirrups at all, this is a good place to ask.
How to prepare for your visit to the Equishop stand
A few simple things will make your conversation with an expert much more specific:
- Choosing a saddle: take photos of your horse from the side and of its back from above, standing on level ground, plus a photo of your current saddle on the horse. Note its age, breed and any changes in condition over recent months.
- Choosing a helmet: bring your current helmet if you have one. It's easier to compare what you like about it and what bothers you.
- Choosing a vest: come in clothes similar to what you ride in during winter. An airbag vest mustn't be too loose or too tight over a jacket.
- Choosing stirrups: remember your boot size and tell us about any knee or ankle problems.
Common mistakes
- Second-hand tickets. Resale isn't allowed, and such a ticket doesn't guarantee entry. Buy only through the Grupa MTP App or ToBilet.pl.
- Buying a saddle without the horse. At the stand you'll narrow down your choice, but the final fitting always happens on the horse, at the yard or at the Fitting Center.
- A helmet or vest without trying it on. Every brand has a different cut. At the stand you can try several models one after another.
Frequently asked questions about Cavaliada Warsaw
When is Cavaliada Warsaw in 2026?
Perlage CAVALIADA Tour Warsaw runs from 12 to 15 November 2026, Thursday to Sunday.
Where is Cavaliada Warsaw held?
At COS Torwar, ul. Łazienkowska 6a, Warsaw.
What is the main class at Cavaliada Warsaw?
The main class of the leg is the Warsaw Grand Prix (150 cm, with jump-off), scheduled for Sunday 15 November at 12:00.
Where can I buy tickets for Cavaliada Warsaw?
Officially only through the Grupa MTP App and ToBilet.pl. The organiser warns against buying second-hand tickets.
Can I buy riding equipment at Cavaliada?
Yes. Every edition includes the CAVALIADA EXPO fair, where equestrian shops and brands exhibit, including Equishop.
Can I get a saddle fitted to my horse at the Equishop stand?
At the stand we'll give you a consultation, show you the new models and help narrow down your choice. A full saddle fitting needs the horse to be present, so after Cavaliada we invite you to a fitting at the Equishop Fitting Center.
See you at Torwar
Cavaliada means four days of sport, excitement and conversations about horses, and for us above all a chance to meet you in person. If you're planning to buy a saddle, helmet, airbag vest or stirrups, visit the Equishop stand in the EXPO area at Torwar. And if you can't make it to Warsaw, come to our shop and Fitting Center at ul. Oświęcimska 9 in Ruda Śląska.
