A traditional destination in the showjumping calendar, Jumping International La Baule has an exceptional and unique flair. Nestled in the Bay of Biscay, the showground is located just a stone-throw away from the shore of the North Atlantic Ocean, and to the delight of the annual international visitors, allows the horses and riders to enjoy the beach in the mornings. With these images, we take you back to the beach...
All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping
On Saturday and Sunday morning, you could literally find everyone on the beach, from Steve Guerdat and Dynamix de Belheme...
...to Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson...
...to Rodrigo Pessoa and Major Tom...
...to Jerome Guery...
...as well as Victor Bettendorf and Mr Tac.
However, the horses and riders were not alone!
Doing it for the 'gram...
While some opted for a good canter...
...others preferred a calm stroll in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ.
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Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ.
Ioli Mytilineou and Levis de Muze enjoying their morning beach stroll.
Busy at the beach...
Gregory Wathelet's stunning Nevados S with his long-time groom Sylvain Benoit.
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Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ.
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Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ.
Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson leading the pack.
While some went further out...
...others kept closer to the shore.
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Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ.
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Photo © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ.
Stretching out with a good morning gallop!
Petronella Andersson enjoying a fresh morning on the beach!
Having fun!
Thank you for the memories, La Baule!
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