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The world’s best eventing riders gather in Pau for a spectacular competition with an inimitable atmosphere:
5* horse trials
Les 5 Étoiles de Pau
There are only seven 5-star eventing competitions in the world, and Pau is the only one in France. This is the highest level of sport in existence: the world’s greatest riders come to battle it out on Pau’s tracks every year, and it’s a great thrill!
The French event joins the ranks of the most prestigious horse trials, including the legendary Badminton and Burghley (GBR), as well as Lexington (USA), Luhmühlen (GER), Adelaide (AUS) and Fair Hill (USA).
- Equestrian showSaturday
Cie Nadal takes you on a journey into its world with a captivating equestrian creation in which death and life clash and complement each other. Through spectacular choreography and lively tableaux, the riders tell a moving story of confrontation and harmony. Stunning visual effects, lighting displays and enchanting music create a magical atmosphere… Then stay with us and enjoy the bodega evening: concerts and dancing are on the program!
- Cross-countrySaturday
This is the supreme test of eventing: 11 minutes of galloping in the heart of nature, and 45 efforts over fixed obstacles with impressive dimensions that challenge the rider-horse pair. Speed and thrills make this a not-to-be-missed highlight for spectators, who can stroll along the 6.5km course while enjoying the exceptional green setting of the Domaine de Sers.
- Show jumpingSunday
It’s the final of the horse trials, and it’s full of suspense: the competitors who have passed the challenging cross-country test must demonstrate their technical mastery in a final course of mobile obstacles… where every bar they touch could fall, upsetting the podium right down to the last second! Are you ready to hold your breath?
- 4 Nations TournamentSaturday & Sunday
A new international competition: we’re in the South-West of France, but this isn’t a rugby tournament, although it may look like one… it’s horse-ball! The best national teams of the moment (France, United Kingdom, Spain and Italy) compete in 2 rounds and 4 matches full of emotion and adrenalin, cheered on by their supporters.
- DressageThursday & Friday
The first highly technical test in this equestrian triathlon, the dressage aims to judge the harmony of the horse and rider pair and the mastery of the horse’s movements. Elegance, brilliance and skill are the order of the day.
- Horse inspectionsThursday & Sunday
Before the start of the competition and the day after the cross-country, the vets assess each horse’s fitness and ability to perform the tests that are to come. If there is the slightest doubt about physical integrity, the horse is eliminated!
Take part in the event
There are only seven 5-star eventing competitions in the world, and Pau is the only one in France. This is the highest level of sport in existence: the world’s greatest riders come to battle it out on Pau’s tracks every year, and it’s a great thrill!
The French event joins the ranks of the most prestigious horse trials, including the legendary Badminton and Burghley (GBR), as well as Lexington (USA), Luhmühlen (GER), Adelaide (AUS) and Fair Hill (USA).
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