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NATIONAL COMPETITIONS (EXCLUDING WESTERN)
CLASSES
FFE GRAND NATIONAL | AC PRINT & JUMPING NATIONAL DE LYON

PRO ENTRIES
Competition No. 202669004
Entries: €500/horse

Please note - 2 opening dates for Pro Entries:

OFFICIAL OPENING FOR GRAND NATIONAL TEAMSMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM
OPENING FOR INDEPENDENT PRO RIDERS: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 - MIDNIGHT
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT

The Pro entries includes:

  • 2 rounds (one Wednesday and one Thursday),
  • The box from Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM to Thursday, October 29 at the end of the classes.

The boxes will be located both outside and inside the halls.

  • 2 5-day wristbands and 3 2-day wristbands, Wednesday and Thursday (rider and coach included).
    If a second horse is entered, 2 additional wristbands (2-day) will be provided.
  • 5 horses/rider but 3 horses/class
    Except for the 145 and 150 classes, 2 horses per class.
    A horse may only compete in one class per day. Changing riders is strictly prohibited in the Pro classes of the Grand National stages.

    Again this year:
    PRO Entries open to Amateurs!
    Maximum 3 horses/Amateur rider

Please note - only 3 classes are open for amateur entries during the show:

  • Wednesday: Pro 2 Grand Prix (1.35 m) Table A with deferred time
  • Wednesday: Pro 2 Grand Prix (1.30 m) Table A against the clock without jump-off
  • Thursday: Pro 2 Grand Prix (1.30 m) Table A with deferred time

After validating your entry package, please confirm your choice of class for Wednesday and Thursday via https://worldsporttiming.com/fr/ starting October 19, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE – the 145 cm Grand Prix and 150 cm Grand Prix classes will take place in the International Arena.

The online form concerning boxes and required documents is mandatory and individual!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.

EQUITA AMATEUR

AMATEUR ENTRIES
Competition No. 202669007
Entries: €420/horse

ENTRIES OPEN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 - 11:00 AM
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT


2 horses/rider but 1 horse/class.
A horse may only compete in one class per day.

The entries includes:

  • 2 rounds (one Wednesday and one Thursday).
  • The box from Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM to Thursday, October 29 at the end of the classes.
    The boxes will be located both outside and inside the halls.
  • 2 5-day wristbands and 3 2-day wristbands, Wednesday and Thursday (rider and coach included).
    If a second horse is entered, 2 additional wristbands (2-day) will be provided.

After validating your entries, please confirm your choice of class for Wednesday and Thursday via https://worldsporttiming.com/fr/ starting October 19, 2026.

The online form concerning boxes and required documents is mandatory and individual!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.


TOP 10 FINALS - AUVERGNE RHÔNE-ALPES
Competition No. 202669013
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT

Please contact the CRE Auvergne Rhône-Alpes directly to know the opening date for entries and the list of qualified riders.
Contact: +33 (0)7 66 38 35 15 or [email protected] 

The entries includes:

 
  • 2 rounds (one Wednesday and one Thursday).
  • The box from Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM to Thursday, October 29 at the end of the classes.
    The boxes will be located both outside and inside the halls.
  • 2 5-day wristbands and 3 2-day wristbands, Wednesday and Thursday. (rider and coach included).
    If a second horse is entered, 2 additional wristbands (2-day) will be provided.

The TOP 10 Finals for the Amateur 2, 1, Élite, and Major 2, and 1 classes will take place on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29 in the International Arena.

The TOP 10 Finals for the Amateur 3 and Major 3 classes will take place on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29 on the National Arenas.

The online form concerning boxes and required documents is mandatory and individual!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.

NATIONAL FINAL - HUNTER FFE HORSE MASTER
Competition No. 202575019
Entries: €360/horse
Reserved for qualified riders only.

ENTRIES OPEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - 11:00 AM
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT


The entries includes:
  • 2 rounds (one Wednesday and one Thursday).
  • The box from Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM to Thursday, October 29 at the end of the classes.
    The boxes will be located both outside and inside the halls.
  • 2 5-day wristbands and 3 2-day wristbands, Wednesday and Thursday. (rider and coach included).
    If a second horse is entered, 2 additional wristbands (2-day) will be provided.

The online form concerning boxes and required documents is mandatory and individual!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.

EQUITA DRESSAGE
Competition No. 202669025
Entries: €220/horse

ENTRIES OPEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - 10:00 AM
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT


The entries includes:
  • 1 test in the Pro 2 Libre Préparatoire class, open to amateurs.
  • The box from Thursday, October 29 at 4:00 PM to Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM.
    The boxes will be located both outside and inside the halls.
  • 1 5-day wristband and 4 wristbands for Friday, October 30 (rider and coach included).

« Pro 2 Libre Préparatoire » class also open to Amateur riders.
A warm-up with sound check will take place on Thursday following the show jumping classes.

PLEASE NOTE: Class limited to 10 horse/rider combinations.

The online form concerning boxes and required documents is mandatory and individual!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.


AMATEUR GOLD TOUR FINAL – FFE – VICOMTE A.
Competition No. 202669003

Please note - Reserved for the top 30 French riders of the Amateur Gold Tour Circuit – FFE - VICOMTE A.
Applications open on Monday, September 21, 2026.


The entries includes: 
  • 3 rounds (one Friday, one Saturday, and one Sunday).
  • The box from Thursday, October 29 at 4:00 PM to Sunday, November 1 at the end of the classes.
    The boxes will be located both outside and inside the halls.
  • 5 wristbands (riders & coach included) valid for the entire duration of the competition.

On Sunday, November 1st, the Final will take place in the International Arena.

The online form concerning boxes and required documents is mandatory and individual!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.

SUPER AS PONEY
Competition No. 2730225
Entries (excluding Grand Prix): €320/pony
Grand Prix: Entries: €345/pony

ENTRIES OPEN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 - 2:00 PM
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT


The entries includes:
  • 2 rounds (one Saturday and one Sunday).
  • The box available from Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM to Sunday, November 1 at the end of the classes.
    The boxes will be located both outside and inside the halls.
  • 5 wristbands (riders & coach included) valid from Friday evening through Sunday.

Participation in the As Poney Élite Grand Prix is subject to approval by the DTN and the national coach.

The online form concerning boxes and required documents is mandatory and individual!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.

INDIVIDUAL CLUB CLASSES
Competition No. 2730211
Entries: €110/horse or pony

ENTRIES OPEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - 12:00 PM
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT


The entries includes:
  • 1 round.
  • 4 wristbands (rider & coach included) valid for the day of Friday, October 30 and 1 wristband valid from Friday through Sunday.

Single-day individual class, on Friday, October 30 (no box stall provided for these classes).

The online information form is mandatory!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.

REGIONAL OPEN CLUB PONY FINAL
Competition No. 2730217
Entries: €110/pony

ENTRIES OPEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - 2:00 PM
ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT

CLASS RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR QUALIFIED AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RIDERS.


The entries includes:
  • 1 round.
  • 4 wristbands (rider & coach included) valid for the day of Friday, October 30 and 1 wristband valid from Friday through Sunday.

Single-day individual class, on Friday, October 30 (no box stall provided for these classes).

The online information form is mandatory!
Click here to complete it or visit the FFE website under the competition's useful information.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS ⚠️
GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
For Amateur and Pro classes, after validating your entry for the Amateur or Pro package, please confirm your choice of class for Wednesday and Thursday via https://www.worldsporttiming.com/fr.
Schedules and start lists available on: www.equitalyon.com  & https://www.worldsporttiming.com/fr/.

Sports management for competitors: [email protected] 
TEMPLATE - MANDATORY VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
REGULATIONS

Under DDPP regulations, all participants must imperatively provide upon arrival at the event a sanitary certificate from their veterinarian.
One certificate may cover several equines: (1 line per equine with NAME + SIRE No. or TRANSPONDER No.)

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SUPER AS PONEY LYON 2026 RULES

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CERTIFICATE FOR BOX STALL USE / IMAGE RIGHTS / INSURANCE 2026
BOX STALLS AND EXTRA NIGHTS
For the following categories:
  • Individual Club and Regional Club Final (where box stalls are not included),
  • Anyone wishing to stay more nights than those included in the package,
  • Or whose requests for extra nights could not be accepted.

A list of nearby stables able to accommodate you can be provided. To request this, please contact [email protected].

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COMPETITOR INFORMATION FORM
The form must be completed online. It is mandatory for all categories!

It covers:
  • Box stall information (stabling together),
  • Requests for extra nights,
  • Mandatory documents (sanitary certificate / image rights / box stall use).

PLEASE NOTE, there is a specific form for each of the following categories:

  • 1 for Clubs (regional final + individual), available here
  • 1 for TDA, available here
  • 1 common form for the following categories: Grand National, Amateur, Top 10, Amateur Gold Tour, National Hunter, Dressage, available here
PARKING INFORMATION
NATIONAL PARKING

Exclusively for horse transport vehicles.
No uncoupled accommodation vehicles (caravans, motorhomes, etc.) not transporting horses will be accepted in the national parking area. A paid parking lot is accessible exclusively to participants with uncoupled accommodation vehicles (limited spaces, booking required).

Please note: this parking area is not located next to the national parking area (see map below).

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The single rate is €286.80 incl. VAT. No refunds will be made. You can submit your request to: [email protected]

ELECTRICAL PARKING LOTS

Two electrical parking areas are provided depending on your needs and discipline to accommodate vehicles requiring electrical hookup.

You may access P0 under the following conditions only, provided that the setup remains coupled (as you will only occupy a single space, corresponding to your horse vehicle):
- Motorhome towing a horse trailer
- 2-horse horsebox towing a caravan
- Converted van towing a horse trailer

No space reservation is required to access it.

If your vehicle does not match the cases above, you must reserve a spot in the P7 electricity parking lot.
Please note before booking:
Only vehicles requiring an electrical hookup point may park in the P7 electricity parking lot. Self-powered vehicles are not permitted;
Accompanying passenger cars are not permitted;
The P7 electricity parking lot is not located adjacent to the national parking lot;
This parking area is fenced but unguarded, and accessible on foot at all times;

Dry toilets are available near the parking area, and showers are located slightly further along Hall 6.
As spaces are limited, availability will be confirmed upon receipt of the completed document.

The booking form must be returned completed and signed; otherwise, the reservation cannot be processed.

P7 ELECTRICITY PARKING RESERVATION FORM

WESTERN CLASSES
CLASSES / COMPETITIONS
REINING | OKLAHOMA ARENA

Showmanager: Maximilian JURCZYK - [email protected] 

Would you like to participate in the Reining classes? Please go directly to: showmanager.info or by completing and returning the entry form below: 

DOWNLOAD YOUR ENTRY FORM

Box stall reservation process above under GENERAL INFORMATION AND BOX STALL RESERVATION

Find the provisional schedule for the Oklahoma Arena below:


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INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL MOUNTAIN TRAIL | WYOMING ARENA
International Mountain Trail Competition

ShowmanagerFederica GIRONI - [email protected]

Competition dates : Wednesday, Oct 28, Thursday, Oct 29, Friday, Oct 30. Timetable confirmed upon release of the entry form.

Classes: Open (Ridden & In hand), Non Pro (Ridden & In hand), Youth (Ridden & In hand), Bridleless.

Format: 3 Gos.

Additional class: Liberty

 

Would you like to participate in EQUITA INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN TRAIL? Please complete and return the entry form below:

 

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Box stall reservation process in the tab: General Information and Box Stall Reservation

 

Find the provisional schedule for the Wyoming Arena below.
 
 
FFE SIF Federal Mountain Trail Competition
Competition dates : Sunday, November 1st - afternoon starting at 2:45 PM (times subject to change).
Entries open: Monday, September 21 at 10:00 AM, directly via your FFE SIF account.
 
Classes: SIF Club Pony in hand, SIF Club Pony ridden, SIF Club Pony A and B in hand, SIF Club Pony A and B ridden, SIF Club 3 in hand, SIF Club 3 ridden, SIF Club 2 in hand, SIF Club 2 ridden, SIF Club 1 in hand, SIF Club 1 ridden, SIF Club Élite in hand, SIF Club Élite ridden.
FFE FRENCH WESTERN MASTER CHAMPIONSHIP AND EQUITA CUP | WYOMING ARENA
FFE FRENCH WESTERN MASTER CHAMPIONSHIP

Showmanager: François GUYOT, [email protected]
Competition dates: from Wednesday, October 28 starting at 1:00 PM to Sunday, November 1st.
Entries open: Monday, September 21 at 10:00 AM.

Classes: Amateur Elite Reining, Amateur 1 Reining, Amateur 2 Reining, Amateur Elite Western Pleasure, Amateur 1 Western Pleasure, Amateur 2 Western Pleasure, Amateur Elite Trail, Amateur 1 Trail, Amateur 2 Trail, Amateur Elite Ranch Trail, Amateur 1 Ranch Trail, Amateur 2 Ranch Trail, Amateur Elite Ranch Riding, Amateur 1 Ranch Riding, Amateur 2 Ranch Riding, Amateur 1 Trail in hand, Amateur 2 Trail in hand, Amateur 1 Horsemanship, Amateur 2 Horsemanship, Amateur 1 Showmanship, Amateur 2 Showmanship, Amateur 1 Hunter under saddle, Amateur 2 Hunter under saddle, Amateur 1 Hunt seat equitation, Amateur 2 Hunt seat equitation, Amateur 1 Formation Reining, and Amateur 1 Western Riding.

Would you like to participate in the FFE French Western Master Championships? Please make your entries directly on the following federal platform: FFE Compet.

Box stall reservation process in the tab: General Information and Box Stall Reservation.

Find the provisional schedule for the Wyoming Arena below.
 
EQUITA CUP

Showmanager: Marine FANTIN.
Competition dates: from Saturday, October 31 starting at 8:00 AM to Sunday, November 1st. 
Entries open: Monday, September 21 at 10:00 AM.

Amateur Classes: Amateur Elite Ranch Trail, Amateur 2 Ranch Trail, Amateur 1 Ranch Trail, Amateur Elite Trail in Hand, Amateur 2 Trail in Hand, Amateur 1 Trail in Hand, Amateur Elite Trail, Amateur 2 Trail, Amateur 1 Trail, Amateur Elite Horsemanship, Amateur 2 Horsemanship, Amateur 1 Horsemanship, Amateur Elite Ranch Riding, Amateur 2 Ranch Riding, Amateur 1 Ranch Riding, Amateur Elite Reining, Amateur 2 Reining, Amateur 1 Reining, Amateur 1 Formation Reining.

Club Classes: Club Pony Ranch Trail, Club 2 Ranch Trail, Club 1 Ranch Trail, Club Pony Trail in Hand, Club 2 Trail in Hand, Club 1 Trail in Hand, Club Pony Trail, Club 2 Trail, Club 1 Trail, Club Pony Horsemanship, Club 2 Horsemanship, Club 1 Horsemanship, Club Pony Ranch Riding, Club 2 Ranch Riding, Club 1 Ranch Riding, Club Pony Reining, Club 2 Reining, Club 1 Reining.

Would you like to participate in the Equita Cup? Please make your entries directly on the following federal platforms:
For Western Amateurs: FFE Compet.
For Western Clubs: FFE Club SIF.
For Equita Cup entries, please submit your teams no later than October 14, 2026. You can review the 2026 Equita Cup rules and regulations directly here

Box stall reservation process in the tab: General Information and Box Stall Reservation.

Find the provisional schedule for the Wyoming Arena below.
 
BARREL AND POLE BENDING | TEXAS ARENA

Showmanager: Christine CAPEL - [email protected]

Would you like to participate in the European Barrel and Pole Bending Cup and/or the NBHA Barrel and Pole Bending Finals? Please complete and return the entry form below: 

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Box stall reservation process in the tab: General Information and Box Stall Reservation

Find the provisional schedule for the Texas Arena below.

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RANCH SORTING & TEAM SORTING | TEXAS ARENA

Showmanager: Raphaël JOANNIS - [email protected]

Would you like to participate in the Ranch Sorting and/or Team Penning classes? Please go directly to: www.afet-western.com

Box stall reservation process directly under GENERAL INFORMATION AND BOX STALL RESERVATION

Find the provisional schedule for the Texas Arena below.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS ⚠️
GENERAL INFORMATION AND BOX RESERVATION

You will be competing in the Western classes of the 2026 edition of Equita Lyon Western Horse Show. 
Please review the following link explaining the box reservation process prior to your arrival on site. 

 
For any questions regarding your box reservation, please contact Florence Chaury and Pauline Penicot directly by email: [email protected]pauline.penicot@gl-events.com.
 
Western Department Contacts:
Head of the Western Department - Christine RIGOLLET - [email protected]
Western Department Project Manager - Baptistine PLAT - [email protected] 
Western Department Assistant Project Manager - Rachel MARTIN-CALLE - [email protected]
VETERINARY INFORMATION AND HORSE TRANSIT

To help you prepare for your arrival, please find below:

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

  • The veterinary certificate template for French riders:

DOWNLOAD THE VETERINARY CERTIFICATE

  • The TRACES NT procedure for horse transit:

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