France

Top eventing stallion battling serious illness: ‘he’s fought like a lion’

The two-time Barbury CIC3* winner has been critically ill with a serious virus

Want to be à la mode? 7 tips to help you get the most out of your French eventing experience

When in France, be chic. We’re in the thick of the French end-of-season horse trials, and for those British spectators who want be à la mode, here are a few handy tips

Historic palace to host Olympic equestrian events

Host cities for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics and Paralympics have been decided with a spectacular setting confirmed for equestrian events at the 2024 Games

Iconic palace to host new five-star showjumping show

The new CSI5* will be held in May and has a total prize pot of €530,000 (£451,750)

World number two out of Olympic showjumping due to injury

The combination, who took individual bronze at the 2015 European championships, was among the favourites to win an individual showjumping medal

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Migrant discovered under horsebox at Hickstead

There was drama at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead when a migrant was found under a horsebox

French event rider dies following fall last year

A French event rider has died after being in a medically-induced coma for seven months following a fall at Le Pouget in November

Event rider appeals against six-month competition ban

The rider is appealing against his six-month ban after his horse failed a drugs test at the World Equestrian Games last year

France loses Olympic qualification after Maxime Livio's positive drugs test

The French event rider and his team-mates have been disqualified from last year's World Equestrian Games following a positive test for a controlled medication substance

Illegal migrant tries to hitch a lift with Valegro [H&H VIP]

Valegro is the latest victim in the increasing problem of illegal stowaways travelling from France on lorries

Development in WEG doping case

The horse of French event rider Maxime Livio has allegedly provided a positive B sample test which could spell disaster for the team's Olympic qualification

Horses fail drug tests at World Equestrian Games

Horses competing at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in eventing and endurance have tested positive for a sedative and painkiller

Nicolas Touzaint to lead French eventing team at London Olympics

Former double European champion Nicolas Touzaint will spearhead the French eventing team at the London Olympics this summer

Disadvantaged young people undertake 1,800km charity trek

Seven Carmargue horses plus one draught horse will be travelling across France to London to raise funds for disabled people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds

France unveils WEG showjumping team

The French showjumping team will be aiming for a podium finish in the team event in Kentucky on the back of their 2010 Nations Cup success

WEG eventing teams for France and Germany confirmed

WEG medal contenders France and Germany have both revealed the riders they will be taking to Kentucky

Bourg-en-Bresse CSI**** show jumping results, 28-31 May

Reims CSIJ/CH show jumping results, 29 May-1 June

Saumur CCI*** eventing results, 21-24 May