• Derby Poneys by DEVOUCOUX

    A Derby Cross competition dedicated to B ponies
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    The 2026 winners were:

    • 1st place : Charles Edouard DOUDEAU & DIESE JUD LY 
    • 2nd place : Arthur MUNOZ & HEDEN LESCOULEY 
    • 3rd place : Romane HERIPRET & QUIDAM D'AUDES
    Derby Poneys by DEVOUCOUX - 1st place - Charles Edouard Doudeau & Diese Jud Ly

    THE COMPETITION


    Course:

    The course will take place on the international arena (35 x 79 m). It will include approximately 6 fixed fences and 6 movable fences.  

    Fences:

    These will include, among others: hedges, domes, an eye, a step and several show jumping fences. Maximum height of the fixed section: 70 cm.  

    Competition format:

    • Derby Cross Club 2 competition, open exclusively to B ponies and children under 14 
    • Optimum time scoring 
    • Distance: between 400 m and 600 m 

    • 12 riders 

      Requirements: 

      • Up-to-date 2027 FFE competition licence 
      • Cross-country clothing compulsory (helmet, cross-country protective vest, bib, medical form). 
      • Qualification at the Lège Cap Ferret qualifying event(see qualifying conditions).
      • Maximum age in the 2027 year: 14. 
    • Requirements: 

      • Category B pony aged 4 or over (declared B on the FFE website), fully registered, OC (parentage known) or ONC (grade horse). 
      • One pony per rider. 
      • Pony identification booklet required (vaccinations up to date). 
      • Where possible, ponies must be shorn on the day of the event.

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS


    • The 12 best horse-and-rider combinations in the Derby Cross Club 2 qualifying competition at Lège-Cap-Ferret on 20 December 2026 (Competition no. 2730634) will qualify for the Derby Poneys by DEVOUCOUX at the Jumping International de Bordeaux. 

      Riders wishing to take part must register with v.normand@beam.fr before 7 December 2026, providing the following information: rider's name, pony's name, licence number and pony's SIRE number. 

      Entry for the Lège-Cap-Ferret qualifying competition: Each rider must enter the Derby Cross Club 2 competition directly via FFE SIF. 

    • Entries will be made automatically by the Jumping International de Bordeaux based on the results of the qualifying competition, taking into account whether or not the qualified riders wish to participate. 

      Please ensure that: 

      1. Riders have a valid 2027 LFC 
      2. Pony owners have a valid 2027 LFC 
      3. Payment is made by cheque payable to “Jumping International de Bordeaux” before 14 January 

      Entry fee: €50 per rider


    Contact and information:

    Virginie NORMAND
    Competition Office 
    Tel:06 62 55 24 39 
    v.normand@beam.fr