The flagship event for equestrian sport is back for its 28th anniversary
From 26 to 30 October 2022, Eurexpo Lyon will be hosting the 28th Equita Lyon, le salon du cheval et du Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International. As a leading equestrian event in France and Europe, it brings together horse-riding fans from both professional and amateur ranks, every year.
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Having started out as a regional show, Equita Lyon has made its mark in the world of equestrian events and has firmly established itself as an international reference; more than 170,000 visitors attended the show in 2021.
An event renowned for high-level competitions
Equita Lyon is one of only two events in the world to host 4 FEI (International Equestrian Federation) World Cups, as part of the Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International.
This year's programme includes:
- Thursday 27 October 2022: FEI Dressage World Cup
- Friday 28 October 2022: FEI Jumping Ponies' Trophy, FEI Dressage World Cup - Grand Prix Freestyle, Longines Grand Prix (Longines FEI Jumping World Cup), followed by an original equestrian performing-arts show designed for Equita Lyon
- Saturday 29 October 2022: FEI Jumping Ponies' Trophy, FEI Driving World Cup, Equita Masters, followed by an original equestrian performing-arts show
- Sunday 30 October 2022: Second round of the FEI Driving World Cup, Longines FEI Jumping World Cup
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Equita Lyon presents an original equestrian performing-arts show on the Friday and Saturday evenings
Every year, Equita Lyon gives visitors the opportunity to attend its renowned "Sport and Show" evenings, which start with a top-level show jumping event and round off with a spectacular show featuring equestrian artists. This year, Lorenzo will be headlining the show and presenting two exceptional acts, accompanied by other trick-riders and specialist trainers that he has specifically selected for the show.
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Nicknamed the "flying rider", Lorenzo will open the festivities with one of his internationally-renowned acts, in which he stands upright on his horses and jumps over obstacles, working in light, flowing movements and in total complicity with his mares.
In the second act, Lorenzo works with a dozen horses roaming free; he guides and directs the group of horses around the arena just with his voice.