World no. one Steve Guerdat will be at the season opener of Hubside Jumping Grimaud. Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.
This week, some of the world's best horse-and-rider combinations will be taking the trip to Haras des Grillons for the launch of the third season of the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The event that kicks off a total of twelve weeks of Hubside Jumping competition consists of a CSI4*, CSI2* and CSI1*.
On the list of riders for the CSI4* are big names such as Steve Guerdat (SUI), Daniel Deusser (GER), Scott Brash (GBR), Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), Luciana Diniz (POR), Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Max Kühner (AUT), Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE), Laura Kraut (USA) as well as home heroes such as Kevin Staut (FRA), Penelope Leprevost (FRA), Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Roger Yves Bost (FRA).
Competitions will take place behind closed doors.
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