Pau Horse Trials cross-country start times: the 2019 winning rider Tom McEwen, pictured here at the first horse inspection aboard his 2021 mount CHF Cooliser.
Pau Horse Trials’ cross-country times have been published following the conclusion of the dressage phase at the French CCI5* (28-31 October).
Oliver Townend will serve as pathfinder aboard the first of his two rides, Ridire Dorcha at 1.30pm local time (12.30pm UK time).
The cross-country is run across an intense three-and-a-half hour period, with the final combination of Joseph Murphy and Gorsehill Pearl due out the start box at 5.01pm local time (4.01pm UK time).
Pau Horse Trials cross-country times: what time do leaders and former winners set off?
William Fox-Pitt (winner in 2011 and 2013) and Oratorio, 11th after dressage (27.4): 1.48pm local time (12.48pm UK time)
France’s Sidney Dufresne and Swing De Perdriat, equal eighth after dressage (27.2): 2.24pm local time (1.24pm UK time)
Australia’s Kevin McNab and Scuderia 1918 A Best Friend, fifth after dressage (26.2): 2.46pm local time (1.46pm UK time)
Sweden’s Dofia Sjoborg and DHI Mighty Dwight, sixth after dressage (26.8): 3.04pm local time (2.04pm UK time)
Ireland’s Padraig McCarthy and Fallulah, fourth after dressage (24.9): 3.27pm local time (2.27pm UK time)
Defending champion Laura Collett and Dacapo, 16th after dressage (28.2): 3.31pm local time (2.31pm UK time)
The 2019 title holder, Tom McEwen, and CHF Cooliser, 20th after dressage (29.6): 3.40pm local time (2.40pm UK time)
Brazil’s Carlos Parro and Calcourt Landline, equal eighth after dressage (27.2): 3.45pm local time (2.45pm UK time)
New Zealand’s Jonelle Price and McClaren, second after dressage (24.4): 4.03pm local time (3.03pm UK time)
Dressage leaders Tim Price and Falco for New Zealand (22.1): 4.30pm local time (3.30pm UK time)
Izzy Taylor and Fonbherna Lancer, 10th after dressage (27.3): 4.43pm local time (3.43pm UK time)
Bubby Upton and Cannavaro, seventh after dressage (27.1): 4.48pm local time (3.48pm UK time)
William Fox-Pitt and Little Fire, third after dressage (24.5): 4.57pm local time (3.57pm UK time)
View the full list of Pau Horse Trials cross-country times
Horse & Hound magazine, out every Thursday, is packed with all the latest news and reports, as well as interviews, specials, nostalgia, vet and training advice. Find how you can enjoy the magazine delivered to your door every week, plus options to upgrade your subscription to access our online service that brings you breaking news and reports as well as other benefits.
Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
