Posted: 4th August 2014 | Back to news feed
For anyone looking forward to the start of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, knowledge is key for what’s on and when!
Riders from over 70 nations will gather in Normandy to compete in the eight official disciplines at this, the greatest equestrian event in the world.
The 15 days of competition will be launched with a spectacular opening ceremony on the evening of August 23 at D’Ornano Stadium in the heart of the city of Caen.
Billed as an unforgettable and magical experience the ceremony will include nearly 100 horses, 300 artists and of course the competitors parade.
So, here we find out, what’s on and when.
Dressage: Monday August 25 – Friday August 29, held at the D’Ornano Stadium in
Caen.
Para-Dressage: Monday August 25 – Friday August 29, held at the Hippodrome de
le Prairie Racecourse, just on the outskirts of the city centre.
Eventing: Thursday August 28 – Sunday August 31, with the dressage and cross
country phase being held at the Haras Du Pin national stud and the show-
jumping at the D’Ornano Stadium.
Show-jumping: Monday September 1 – Sunday September 7, held at the D’Ornano
Stadium.
Driving: Thursday September 4 – Sunday 7, held at the Hippodrome de le Prairie
Racecourse.
Meydan Endurance: Thursday August 28, held The Bay of Mont Saint Michel, with
the race departing and concluding in Sartilly.
Reining: Monday August 25 – Saturday August 30, held at Caen’s Exhibition Centre
situated in the heart of the city.
Vaulting: Tuesday September 2 – Friday September 5, held at the Zénith conference
centre, a short walk from the city centre.
As well as the eight official disciplines there are two demonstration disciplines for the equestrian enthusiast to discover something new.
A Polo demonstration will be held on Saturday September 6 in Deauville, one of the most popular beach cities in France.
In addition to the Polo there will also be an exhibition tournament of Horse-ball which will take place across four evenings starting on Wednesday August 27 and culminating in a final on Sunday August 31, this will be held in the town of Saint –LÔ.
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games take place from August 23 – September 7.
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