For ten days, the big week will bring together nearly 1,900 horses from all over France, accompanied by their riders, grooms, owners, breeders and many others. This unique breeding event in France represents much more than a competition; it's the culmination of a year's work for the horses and their teams, who are counting heavily on this final.
Ten days of competition
The event will kick off as it does every year with the Freestyle Finals, showcasing amateur riders, who will compete during the first weekend to claim the title of Champion in the five categories offered. Next, the Classic Circuit Championships, reserved for professional riders, will follow for young horses aged 4 to 6 years old.
On August 31st and September 1st, the Selle Français Stud-book will organize the Event Fe
fillies aged 2 and 3 years old, and over the weekend, the highly anticipated French Championship for 7-Year-Old Horses will round out the program, alongside the Young Horse and Pony Hunter Style Finals, organized in partnership with the Baran Hunter Trophy.This circuit, offered by the French Equestrian Society, is designed as a training and development tool for young sport horses and ponies: it is a reference point for breeders, dealers and riders who gather there each year to present the best horses intended for show jumping or hunter competitions of each generation, promote them with a view to future sales, and improve the genetics of French breeding.
Between discoveries and encounters
The largest village of the Grand Parquet, outdoors and boasting 60 exhibitors, will offer everyone a moment of wandering and meeting with industry professionals. Between two events, enjoy the dining areas, discover the works of Virginie Cadoret and attend the roundtables dedicated to
concerns about horse health and breeding, organized with L'Éperon. A friendly moment between equestrian sport and entertainment !Find all the information : starting lists, schedules, results, and entertainment on the website dedicated to La Grande Semaine de Fontainebleau : www.grandesemainecsohunter.shf.eu.
