Sologn’pony CSO/Hunter Complet Dressage Attelage Endurance

PRESENTATION

Welcome to the Grande Semaine d'Endurance, Young Horse National Finals hosted by the Société Hippique Française (SHF).

During the national final, the young endurance horses set off on the trails of Lignières/La Celle-Condé and travel several tens of kilometers to try and win the coveted title of Champion of their generation. The king of the discipline, the Arabian or Half-Arabian horse, puts on a show during 3 days of competition.

Free entry. Exhibitors village and catering on site. Evening events and entertainment.

THE SHF NATIONAL FINALS

For the first time in 30 years, the Young Endurance Horse Finals will be held at Lignières La Celle-Condé under the aegis of the Société Hippique Française (SHF).

The young horse endurance circuit is:

  • 103 competitions organised throughout France
  • 2 121 horses
  • 5 550 entries

The circuit is made up of regional and inter-regional events open to horses aged 4, 5 and 6 years old. The horses then qualify for the national final, in each age category.

A young endurance horse is surrounded by a whole team that is made up of breeders, trainers, riders, and a crew to accompany and provide them with the necessary care.
 
Young horses cover distances of 40, 60, 80 ou 100 km adapted to their age and divided into several loops, with rest periods. They are checked at the end of each loop by the expert eyes and hands of veterinarians. Heart rate, metabolism, speed of recovery are checked on arrival and this determines the allocation of precious points which decides the ranking.

Learn more about all the stages of the arrival of a race in this video:

Le SHF circuit, creator of future champions

Many champions have trained on the SHF circuit, then go on to shine in France and internationally. Here are a few examples:
 
LAIZA DE JALIMA (AR) by Ismael d'Aubanel (AR) x Piruet (AR).

  • Très Bon at 5 years old
  • Excellent at 6 years old
  • Team Silver medal at the World Championships in 2014 at Caen
  • Team Silver medal at the European Championships in 2015 at Samorin

SECRET DE MON COEUR (AAC) by Ismael d'Aubanel (AR) x Calin de Mels (AA).

  • Participated in the 4 and 6-year-old circuit
  • Très Bon at 5 years old
  • World Champion at 7 years old
  • Team Silver medal at the World Championships in 2014 at Caen
  • Team Silver medal at the European Championships in 2015 at Samorin and individual 3rd place.

GUARFAO DE BOZOULS (AR) by Faousi (AR) x Rim (AR).

  • Participated in the 4-year-old circuit
  • Très bon at 5 years old
  • Qualified for the final at 6 years old
  • 7th at the World Championships at 7 years old.
  • Team Silver medal at the European Championships in 2015 at Samorin and individual 11th place.

For more information about the SHF : www.shf.eu

THE Pôle du cheval et de l'âne

In the heart of the Berrichonne countryside, Le Pôle du Cheval et de l'Âne is the place to be if you want to discover the world of horses and donkeys!

Thanks to the quality of the facilities available to professional and amateur sportsmen and women, the Lignières racecourse has become a true national reference in the field of equestrian sports.

For more information: Site du Pôle du Cheval et de l'Âne