Entertainment Program

On the Silvana arena, at the heart of the Jumping International de Bordeaux, Landamazona presents an original equestrian show specially choreographed for the event. This intense and rhythmic performance blends the power of traditional horsemanship with the grace of modern dance, creating a striking and contemporary visual experience. On the arena, four riders and two dancers perform together, accompanied by wings, flags, and ribbons that extend the movement and shape an aerial choreography. Not to be missed under any circumstances! 

• Performer: Landamazona troupe, a privately owned equestrian stable based in Saint-Lon-les-Mines, in the Landes region. 

Mountain Trail originated in the United States and aims to showcase the qualities of the outdoor horse. It highlights a confident horse that moves with a natural gait, safely and securely for its rider, over natural obstacles similar to those encountered in outdoor riding. 

This discipline demonstrates the quality of the human–horse relationship, embodying true horsemanship by emphasizing trust, courage, and athletic performance across all equine breeds and riding disciplines. 

Each Mountain Trail course has its own identity, shaped by the terrain and the variation and sequence of obstacles to be negotiated. Each facility selects the elements it wishes to build and install from a list of more than 25 standard obstacles. Every horse-and-rider combination can take part and experience genuine sporting enjoyment, regardless of level or riding style. 

Mountain Trail can be practiced on foot or ridden, solo or in pairs: one person on foot and one on horseback. 

• Presenter: Pauline Covre Sangla – Écuries du Grand Guillon 

Discover Horseball, a dynamic team sport in which two teams of six riders compete, with four players on the field and two substitutes. Players must pick up a ball fitted with six leather handles without dismounting, then use skillful passes, attacks, and defensive play to score by throwing the ball into elevated goals positioned at each end of the arena. 

• Presenters: 
  • Centre équestre l’Hacienda - Parentis-en-Born 
  • Sports et Loisirs des Sables - Beautiran 
  • Pôle équestre de Bordeaux – Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac  

Patrick Rébulard, French Champion and international four-in-hand driver, as well as a driving instructor, invites you to discover the full richness and technicality of driving through a program combining demonstrations and introductory sessions at the Jumping de Bordeaux. 

Through an accessible and educational approach, the audience will be invited to take the reins and immerse themselves in this spectacular discipline, guided by Beauty the New Forest pony, Dona the Camargue mare, and Tara the Friesian mare, for a unique experience blending precision, sensation, and harmony between driver and horses. 

• Presenter: Patrick Rébulard - Ecurie Rébulard 

This demonstration of retired racehorses will highlight the work of the association Au-Delà des Pistes, a partner of France Galop, which has been committed since 2016 to the retraining and promotion of Thoroughbreds after their racing careers. 

Through the presentation of former racehorses, including Vanturi and Phenicean, the audience will discover the potential and versatility of these horses across various classical equestrian disciplines, as well as the association’s educational message about the future of racehorses, in a moment that is both sporting and meaningful. 

• Presenter: Carole Desmetz – Au-Delà des Pistes 

Come and attend an animal traction demonstration presented by Cheval des Vignes, an iconic family-run company from the Bordeaux vineyard region that brings the draft horse back to the heart of vineyard work. Through the use of three Percheron horses, this commented demonstration will showcase soil-friendly, living-environment–respectful viticulture, as well as the modern and sustainable role of draft horses in today’s agricultural practices. 

An experience open to all, offering a fresh perspective on the power, intelligence, and precision of the Percheron, and a deeper understanding of how tradition and innovation come together in support of committed, sustainable viticulture. 

• Presenter:Juliette Bouetz – Cheval des Vignes 

Come and discover Western riding: a true working style of horsemanship, rich in philosophy, codes, and educational tools. Originating from cattle work on the great American ranches, this discipline relies on reliable, agile, and responsive horses, capable of meeting the rider’s requests with precision and endurance. 

Through a presentation of the fundamentals of Western riding, this demonstration will highlight the relevance and modernity of the discipline, emphasizing knowledge, understanding, and education of the horse in order to build a fair, functional, and respectful relationship—far beyond simple folklore. 

• Presenter: Arnaud Perroux – Village Western