Thursday, February 5th: the first day of the Jumping promises to be spectacular!
Are you ready for the launch of the Jumping International of Bordeaux?
This Thursday, February 5th, an action-packed day full of excitement awaits you!
Whether you’re a passionate equestrian sports fan, curious to discover top-level disciplines, or simply a lover of spectacular horse shows, our program has been designed to delight every audience. Come and enjoy unforgettable moments at the heart of the Parc des Expositions!
On the International Arena
The CDI4* Grand Prix
For the first time in Bordeaux, come and witness an international-level dressage competition with the CDI4* Grand Prix. The best rider–horse combinations in the discipline will take to the arena to showcase precision, elegance, and the perfect harmony of their partnership.
Each movement, each transition will be closely scrutinized by the judges, offering the audience a suspended moment between pure technical mastery and equestrian poetry. The level of competition promises to be outstanding!
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on the International Arena.
FLEX-ON Partners Championship – Team Competition
Still on the International Arena, come and watch the FLEX-ON Partners Championship: an amateur show jumping competition dedicated to riders competing under the colors of their sponsor. This is a team event.
Join us at 1:15 p.m.
The Opening Show
On Thursday evening, make way for emotion with Rêve(s), the opening show of the Jumping. Let yourself be carried away on an emotional journey combining horses, artists, and musicians in a dreamlike 1-hour-and-15-minute performance. Visit the show’s page to learn more.
Right after that, the Dressage Battle by STX France will set the arena alight! Internationally renowned riders will go head-to-head in freestyle dressage choreographies, performed to music and fueled by the crowd’s cheers—who will also have a say in the final verdict.
Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
On the Baloubet Arena
The Baloubet Arena will also be buzzing all day long with the rhythm of competition.
It will notably host events from the CRENA amateur circuit—true springboards for the talents of tomorrow. Spectators will have the privilege of watching the next generation of champions develop, on courses where technique, responsiveness, and instinct are essential.
Accessible with your Horse Show ticket, the Baloubet Arena stands as a stage for the future ambitions of French and European show jumping.
Over at the Horse Show
The heart of the show will also be beating in the aisles, where activities, demonstrations, and introductory sessions will take place throughout the day!
Younger visitors will be able to try horseball or mountain trail; you’ll also find clicker training demonstrations and have the chance to meet retired racehorses being given a new career.
A must for younger audiences: the pony club!
Find the full detailed program here
The Forum Area
A place for discussion and reflection, the Equine Health Forum Area will host several conferences throughout the day, organized by CRENA and covering a wide range of engaging topics.
Equine health, riders’ mental preparation, innovations in equipment, and animal welfare issues will all be addressed by industry experts. A must-attend meeting to expand your knowledge and discuss the evolving equestrian world with those who shape it every day.
Book Signings
Enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to meet their favorite riders and authors during several book signing sessions scheduled throughout the day.
Whether recently medaled champions, iconic figures, or content creators from the equestrian world, they will all be there to chat, sign autographs, and take a souvenir photo. Meet them at stand A2103 – La Librairie.
Discover the full program
Don’t miss a moment of this exceptional day—find all the schedules, activities, and competitions :