Jumping

Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International is the third leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup circuit for the Western European League. The best riders in the world come together in this ring in which they love to compete to earn precious points in preparation for the FEI World Cup Final which will crown the indoor world champion at the end of the winter season.

Equita Lyon 2023 - Mégane Moissonnier & Cordial - © PSV J. Morel

Equita Lyon 2023 - Cédric Hurel (FRA) & Fantasio Floreval Z - © PSV J. Morel

The riders of the CSI2* take part in international competitions throughout the year and are heading towards high level sport. In Lyon they have the opportunity of competing in the same ring as the best riders in the world a few hours after them. It also provides an opportunity for them to talk to their champions and for the public to discover new talents.

The Longines Grand Prix, the first highlight of the Lyon leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup, is the qualifying class for the Equita Masters by Hermès Sellier and the FEI World Cup Grand Prix presented by GL events, which each year attracts the most experienced combinations of the 5* circuit. In this Grand Prix with a jump-off, riders have to display speed and a cool head to be among the best. 

Equita Lyon 2023 - Steve Guerdat & Dynamix de Belheme - © PSV J. Morel

The Equita Masters presented by Hermès Sellier will bring together the 20 best riders of the weekend for an evening of sport in two rounds with fences at 1m60 in height. The principal objectives for these champions are to jump clear and finish the second round as quickly as possible.  This exciting and spectacular class is always an exceptional occasion for the public!  

Equita Lyon 2023 - Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve  - © PSV J. Morel

The today’s young champions are preparing for the high-level sport which awaits them tomorrow. In Lyon, the under-18 hopefuls will compete in the same ring as the elite of equestrian sport in 1m25 to 1m30 classes. Putting their high school homework to one side for the weekend, they will have to prove their cool heads and technical skills but also their daring in order to shine in the international arena of  Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International ! 

Mila Moulin Teste (FRA) & d'Zeus des Chesnaies - © PSV J. Morel - 2023

Léa Vercasson & Floy de Tus - © PSV J. Morel 2023

With a heart to open its doors to a maximum of riders in the region, in addition to the multiple national competitions that will take place during the 5 days of the fair, Equita Lyon and the Regional Riding Committee Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, welcome the best riders in the region for a championship worthy of the name!

The best Rhone-Alpine riders of the categories Amateur Elite, Amateur 1, Amateur 2, Major 1 and Major 2 will compete for 2 days for the title of Regional Champion, on the mythical track of the FEI World Cup stages.

Amateur 2 Grand Prix 2nd Round - CRE ARA - © PSV J. Morel

Equita Lyon 2023 - Finales SHF 6yo - © PSV J. Morel

The best horses of 5 and 6 years old will show their talent during the SHF Young Horses finals.

Qualified in the Regional Championships during the season, these emerging champions have distinguished themselves by their good results.

Atypical class to highlight the best young horses in France and discover the future talents of the discipline.

For 10 years, the riders of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes clubs have "set fire to" the career dedicated to the Equita Club Cup. They competed all year round on the Final Club CREARA circuit and qualified through the stages organized throughout the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Organized with the Regional Riding Committee Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this day of competition is a beautiful way to put the equestrian centers in the spotlight.

Equita Lyon 2018 - Andrea Bost & Belle - © PSV J. Morel

Equita Lyon 2023 - Super AS Poney Elite VItesse - © PSV J. Morel

Young talents at pony for the Super AS!

Riders, from an early age and whatever their level (pony 3 to AS pony Elite), come to collect the valuable points of qualification for the French Championships of Lamotte Beuvron.

Nearly 600 ponies will be welcomed at Equita Jump 'and Equita Compet'! 

Hunter made its appearance in the rich program of competitions at Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, in 2019. Since then, the discipline has sent its best national ambassadors to the Finals of the National Style and Equitation circuit. The circuit is contested individually, over seven stages, from spring to autumn, before the finals in Lyon.

Equita Lyon 2023 - © PSV J. Morel