The Athina Onassis Horse Show arrives in France

After 6 editions organized in Brazil, the Athina Onassis Horse Show ( “AOHS”), prestigious 5 star-show jumping (CSI 5*) now settles in France. It was the beach of Pampelonne, located on the peninsula of Saint Tropez, centre of the international jet-set, that has been selected.

This exceptional event combining sport and elegance is orchestrated by Brazilian rider Alvaro Affonso de Miranda Neto, known as ” Doda “, world ranking 21st and already double Olympic medallist with his spouse, rider Athina Onassis.

” The peninsula of Saint Tropez is an ideal setting for the Athina Onassis Horse Show which combines sports performances and elegance in a festive atmosphere. On the other hand, no other horse show is set in this site despite the strong demand. Finally, I've always had a lot of fun coming here during my family vacation, so when we had to choose a new site to organize the show, our choice was quickly focused on the fabulous beach of Pampelonne. The municipality of Ramatuelle immediately agreed, which delighted us. ” said Doda.

Sponsored by Swiss watchmaker Longines, the event will feature two competitions: a CSI 5 *, which is the highest level of competition in show jumping, and a CSI 2 * for amateur riders.

The top 35 riders and horses in the world will be invited to take part in the CSI 5 * events, including the Grand Prix Longines, worth € 300,000 in prize-money and presented on Saturday 7th June as a grand finale of the three days.

CSI 2 * will host, meanwhile, 25 amateur couples who have the privilege to compete in the same conditions as the greatest riders present.

Provisional Program

THURSDAY 5th JUNE 2014
Class 10 – CSI 2*, 1,15 / 1,25m, from 10.00AM to 11.00AM
Class 11 – CSI 2*, 1,35 / 1,40m, from 12.00PM to 1.00PM
Class 1 – CSI 5*, 1,45m, from 2.00PM to 4.00PM
Class 2 – CSI 5*, 1,50m, from 5.00PM to 9.00PM

FRIDAY 6th JUNE 2014
Class 12 – CSI 2*, 1,15 / 1,25m, from 12.00PM to 1.00PM
Class 13 – CSI 2*, 1,35 / 1,40m, from 2.00PM to 3.00PM
Class 3 – CSI 5*, 1,50m, from 4.00PM to 6.00PM

SATURDAY 7th JUNE 2014
Class 14 – CSI 2*, 1,15 / 1,25m, from 10.00AM to 11.00AM
Class 15 – CSI 2*, 1,45m, from 12.00PM to 1.00PM
Class 4 – CSI 5*, 1,50m, from 2.00PM to 4.00PM
Grand Prix LONGINES – CSI 5*, 1,60m, from 5.00PM to 7.00PM

*Schedule subject to change