The 2024-edition of Jumping International de Bordeaux offered another great weekend of equestrian sports, with a lot of action on the agenda during the four days of competition – with something for every horse enthusiast.
Here we look back at a few highlights from the past weekend in Bordeaux, a venue that also was host to the penultimate leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2023/2024 Western European League.
All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.
Therese Søhol Henriksen after a great clear and a fourth place with Iron Maiden in Sunday's 1.50m Prix France Info France Bleu.
It was definitely not only international classes in Bordeaux, also the smallest ponies made it to the main arena...
.. showing some great skills over the eventing jumps.
Team Sampson leaving the arena.
A treat for Philippe Rozier's stunning Prestigio LS La Silla.
Who's next?
Harrie Smolders with Springfield 21, previously seen with Nayel Nassar.
Henrik von Eckermann also turned up with a new ride; the 9-year old Hannah Zoe Quality.
Michel Robert showing the way.
Front row seats to enjoy the action! Here Finland's Eveliina Talvio and Glamour...
...as well as Sweden's Erica Swartz Ryan and Cavicii Z taking on the task.
Bordeaux and good wine go hand in hand.
All set...
...for those on the front seats.
Rik Hemeryck's Navarro van het Eelshof takes time for a cuddle.
Max Kühner and EIC Julius Caesar in action during the 1.60m Grand Prix Audi.
In the exhibition hall there were not only a lot of possibilities for shopping, there were also show programs going on to the joy of the many visitors.
Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida and Pegasus Cekanane won Sunday's 1.50m Prix France Info France Bleu, here surrounded by the arena crew.
Full speed for Scott Brash and Hello Mr President.
The victory in Saturday's 1.45m Prix GSF went to Matthew Sampson and MGH Candy Girl.
Harry Charles and Billabong du Roumois presented as winners of Friday's 1.50m Prix FFE Generali in front of a full house.
Caroline Belouet and Donatello d'Auge.
A huge smile from Julien Epaillard, who has started 2024 by taking two five-star Grand Prix wins in a row; in Bordeaux with Donatello d'Auge.
Thank you Jumping International de Bordeaux and until next year!
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