Cannes International Jumping

The famous Cannes International jumping and dressage competition begins tomorrow at the Hespérides Hippodrome. For three days the thirty best riders of the world (including six French riders) will compete in the fourth stage of the “Global Champions Tour 2010″  circuit (one of the only two French stages with Chantilly Hippodrome, a newcomer, in September). It is one of the most difficult competitions of show jumpings in the world, with an obstacle to cross every 3 to 4 seconds. The “Global Champions Tour 2010 ” includes nine stages, including Valencia (Spain), Hamburg (Germany), Milan (Italy), Monte Carlo (Monaco), Valkenswaard (Netherlands), Estoril ( Portugal) and Rio (Brazil).
The cost to attend is €23 on Thursday, then between €23 and €30 on Friday and Saturday.