From July 9 to 16 then from July 23 to 30, clubs and riders reconnect with the unmissable Generali Open de France in Lamotte-Beuvron, one of the most important equestrian events, the scene of the French championships of the French Equestrian Federation .
Nearly 6,200 ponies, 5,000 horses and a total of around 500,000 visitors. Figures that make you dizzy and show how important this meeting is for the 1,800 participating clubs across France. Participating in Lamotte-Beuvron is the holy grail of a rider’s life. Imagine a week with your horse or pony, with your friends or your club, experiencing great moments of sport and fun.
Over 20 years of history
Created in 1973 by a few pioneers grouped together within the Pony Club of France, the French Pony Riding Championships very quickly became an essential end-of-season objective. In 2001 the Clubs and Ponies editions joined the Federal Equestrian Park never to leave it. Following the arrival that same year of Generali as title partner, the event took the name of Generali Open de France in 2002. More than 20 disciplines are represented, from the most classic such as show jumping, eventing or dressage, to the most confidential such as archery, equifeel or even equifun. During Pony Week, be sure to admire the best riders in the three Olympic disciplines during the As Pony Elite events! But the GOF is not only sport. A large village of exhibitors awaits you for your shopping desires and each year, the Federal Equestrian Park organizes events, such as power on foot for example.
Well prepared for your championships
Don’t forget, there is no more time just a few moments from D-Day to develop new strategies or work techniques and stick to your automatisms. In addition, on site, it is possible that you will have up to three days of testing, anticipate well! For the occasion, the FFE has asked for the testimony of several athletes, all of whom have passed through the French Championships. Thus, Gwendolen Fer, eventing rider, advises to ” anticipate this, know your horse well to manage the relaxations well, plan additional outings during the day, work on foot, walk in hand, grazing sessions or light stretching. You also have to pay attention to the climate, the month of July is a bit hot, so you have to think about helping the horses to stay well hydrated “. Corentin Pottier on his alert side on the importance of recovery, even for your club horses! ” Horses are athletes, they need to walk a long time, several times a day. This is one of the keys to a good recovery, to avoid too much aches and to refresh the horses physically and mentally.. ” Stay tuned !
“The French Equestrian Championships celebrate sport and fair play, so take care of your ponies and horses, do your best using what your teachers and coaches teach you and celebrate the champions; this will make these few days spent together at the Equestrian Park unforgettable moments! concludes Serge Lecomte, president of the FFE. Good Lamotte to all!
(with press release)
