On the list for Fontainebleau: Reigning European champion Steve Guerdat. Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.
This week, some of the world's best horses and riders will be competing at Le Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau, France, host to the first five-star outdoor event in Europe this season.
On the entry list is world no. one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and his compatriot Peder Fredricson (SWE), as well as reigning European champion Steve Guerdat (SUI), and big names such as Nicola Philippaerts (BEL), Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), Scott Brash (GBR), Harry Charles (GBR) and Daniel Deusser (GER).
The hosts come strong in force, with riders such as Julien Epaillard, Simon Delestre, Roger Yves Bost and Nicolas Delmotte all ready to compete.
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