Photo: PSV-Jean Morel.
Because the Longines International Jumping of La Baule is the only CSIO5* in France, the show keeps cultivating its difference.
From the FFE AC Print – Chev’El Young Talents classes (CSIU25), to the FEI Nations Cup presented by Longines (CSIO5*), including the Derby of the Pays de la Loire Region (CSIO5*), the Grand Prix Longines of the City of La Baule (CSIO5*), the François André stadium is the place for all meetings. Olympic medallists, world champions, celebrities, rising stars of equestrian sports, all of them will be in Loire-Atlantique from 11 to 14 May.
Friday 12 May, 2pm – FEI Nations Cup presented by Longines
With the best riders of the planet, 8 countries are on the start list: Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden. Except for Belgium, all will do their best to score points in order to qualify for the world final in Barcelona. On home ground, the French team will try to chase their first title since 2014.
Saturday 13 May, 1pm – Derby of the Pays de la Loire Region
One more time, the grandstand will be packed to share this moment of History of the CSIO5* of France. Writing one’s name on the marble of the François André stadium is always a great honour for a rider. Unique occasion within a CSIO5*, the Derby of La Baule combines natural and traditional jumping fences, with one only goal for each competitor: cross the finish line without jumping penalties and sign the best time.
Sunday 14 May, 1pm – Grand Prix Longines of the City of La Baule
The Grand Prix Longines of the City of la Baule is without question the dream of any rider. For the champions, among which the French Olympic team champion, listen to one’s national anthem is always a real moment of connection between the public and the athletes.
Not to be missed!
From the arena to the alleys of the different Villages, the spectators will meet champions of the discipline, experienced amateur riders, like Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Julien Courbet, Benjamin Castaldi riding in the CSI1*, but also Alicia Aylies, Miss France 2017, present on the site on Sunday 14 May. Stars of the sport but also in the grandstand, this is what this new Longines International Jumping of La Baule promises.
Véronique GAUTHIER / Agence Consulis
veronique-gauthier@club-internet.fr
mob: +33 672 770 600
Bruno OPPENHEIM / O.I.C
bruno.oppenheim@wanadoo.fr
mob: +33 614 422 795