November 4th to 7th, 2010

History

Historical background

The original idea of creating this international equestrian event came from Doctor Chambaud, Mayor of Lons, in October 1990. An association was formed “Compétitions Equestres Pau-Pyrénées” (CEPP). The first friendly Eventing Competition (CCA) between four nations was held at the Domaine de Sers in Pau. This site is the second most important horse race training centre in France, run by the Société des Courses des Pyrénées Atlantiques, and offers one of the most attractive equestrian grounds in Europe.

In 1991 Pau acquired its CCI* accreditation and welcomed 6 nations with 84 competitors.
In 1992 Pau hosted a CCI** event and for the first time welcomed the top New Zealand riders Marc TODD and Andrew NICHOLSON, who brought with them the best riders and young hopefuls of the international scene, who are based mainly in England.
Between 1992 and 1997, the Pau-Pyrénées CCI** event made regular progress and became one of the main international events. Considerable efforts are made in the construction of the jumping obstacles, in the preparation of the ground and in welcoming the competitors. Between 10 and 16 nations are represented in Pau.
In 1997 the CCI** was a great success, welcoming 15 000 spectators over the weekend.
In 1998 Pau’s CCI** beats all the records: 119 competitors from 19 nations are present. 20 000 spectators spent the weekend enjoying this tremendous sporting event and festival of horsemanship.

On the strength of this success, the FEI (International Equestrian Federation) entrusted the organization of the FEI European Senior Eventing Championships to France, and the 2001 event was held in Pau.

In 2003 and 2004 CEPP organize the World Cup Eventing Final.

In 2005, CEPP organize one step of the World Cup Equestrian Triathlon.

In 2006, Pau receives its fourth star. 2007 is the year of the test for the CCI****.

In 2007, organisation of the first French Horse trials **** (CCI****)

In 2008, second CCI****. The event is now a wellknown horse trials for media and riders

La News des Etoiles de Pau N°2: To the British’conquest!

Monday 16 August

For the second year running, “Les Etoiles de Pau” CCI**** Horse Trials, will be seducing our English neigbours at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI**** – (A stage of the HSBC FEI Classics Series). In addition the Pau office of Tourism and the Pau Béarn Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be there to give information on “Pau Pyrénées” as a tourist destination. Rendez-vous on stand D4, in Great Britain, from the 2nd to the 5th of September.
Other news: The Box office is open! Receive a 10% discount for tickets ordered before the 31st of August via our website.

To read more, Please click here and download the newsletter.

The stars of Pau at Equestria

Wednesday 28 July

As EQUESTRIA partner, “THE STARS OF PAU“ Organizing committee is present from 27th of July to 1st of August at Tarbes for this exceptional festival of equestrian shows.
Come and visit us at our trade stand in order to discover the scheduling of The stars of Pau 2010 before all others.

Take advantage of our presence to buy your ticket, with price cut, for the November session which will permit you to assist to the only one CCI**** in France (-10% on the ticket booth if you buy before August 31, 2010).
Find us on the right aisle of the EQUESTRIA exhibitors’ village, between the ice cream maker and the mobile boxes.

La News N°1 : How was it 20 years ago?

Wednesday 21 July

To celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the International Pau Horse Trials, we are looking back to the original team of the competition, the officials of the Pau town council who have supported us from the beginning of this adventure, the winner of the first “Concours Complet d’Amitié de Pau” in 1990 and more…

You can follow all of our fascinating interviews and research on the page “Interviews” in “Press Pass” of this official web site.

In 1990, James Chambaud created the “Compétitions Equestres Pau Pyrenees” (CEPP) committee to organize the International Horse Trials. In 2010, 20 years later, his son Thierry Chambaud has been elected as the Vice-President of CEPP. We interviewed both of them separately.

To read more, please click here and download the Newsletter.

Wednesday 16 June

Our English counterpart, the Land Rover Burghley Four Star Horse Trials, opens its ticketing and you can win free tickets!

You only have to send your email address before June 30th 2010 and you may be picked out of a draw and win tickets for the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.

We intend to have a closer co-operation with this event which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2011; we are already doing promotional campaigns together.

We hope you will be able to participate in this beautiful HSBC FEI CLASSIC series from 2nd to 5th September and meet the organizers of the “The Stars of Pau” on their trade stand in the exhibitor village. There will be more details on this promotional operation in our August newsletter.

For more details on this tombola, please download Land Rover Burgley Horse Trial’s newsletter.

You will find information there on the sequence of events. For sport and nature lovers, you will discover how to have a great week-end in this beautiful part of England.

Newsletter Burghley

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