The official French International Jumping in La Baule is approaching. From June 11 to 14, head to Stade François André for four days of high-level sport. Don’t miss the Nations Cup on Friday and a presentation by Andy Booth on Saturday.
From June 11 to 14, the elite of the global show jumping world will meet for the La Baule International Jumping, a stage of the Rolex Series. This 2026 edition is particularly important as the World Championships in Aix-la-Chapelle approach, which are held on grass. Among the highlights not to miss is the Barriére Nations Cup on Friday afternoon. A crucial stage for the ten competing nations.
Germany – Saudi Arabia – Belgium – France – Great Britain – Ireland – Italy – Sweden – Switzerland – USA. “The La Baule International Jumping – Official de France is always a very important event in our season. It will be even more so this year with the prospect of the World Championships, also held on a grass track. We are fortunate to be able to enter many individual pairs and thus carry out a nice review of our squad. There will be two months before the Worlds and we know how much can happen with the horses, but I should have a good idea of my French team with La Baule,” emphasizes Edouard Coupérie, national selector of the French team.
Andy Booth presents in La Baule
At every level, the relationship developed with one’s horse and concern for its well-being is crucial. It is with the idea of highlighting this fact that the La Baule International Jumping has invited Andy Booth, a horse educator, to lead a Masterclass on the grass track of Stade François André. On Saturday, June 13 at 7:15 pm for 1 hour, he will share some of his secrets with the audience. He will be joined by two of his students and their horses for a live demonstration of ethology.
“I will base this Masterclass on equestrian learning and explain the difference between educating and riding,” explains the Australian ethologist. “The goal will be to perform exercises with minimal constraints, to better use the body and less the hand, but also to show how to make the rider’s idea become the horse’s idea. Riders must not only be good pilots, but true animal educators in order to be more in collaboration than submission with their horse. Understanding the horse’s learning process better allows for a more ethical riding and improves performance.”
Earlier in the day, he will also lead a conference open to everyone at the well-being village, at 2 pm.
Find the complete program of the conferences here.
(with press release)
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