The Ponies take the centre stage
One of the biggest meetings on the international equestrian calendar, this year's Gucci Paris Masters will once again be playing host to some of the world's elite show jumpers.
And while appreciative spectators admire the top level sporting performances, children and budding riders will get two very special events of their own…
Introductions and discoveries in the Pony Paddock
Open to all and free of charge, the Pony Paddock will give younger visitors the opportunity to familiarize themselves with mounts on a smaller scale, and gain an introduction to riding. A place full of fun and joy for children, the Pony Paddock will also be holding autograph signing sessions with the professional riders and celebrities taking part in the competition.
Organized in partnership with the Haras de Jardy stud farm near Paris and located right in the heart of the Prestige Village, this special area will also provide a fun experience for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Eight charities will be providing activities and entertainments in the Pony Paddock:
– Tout le monde chante contre le cancer (Singing against cancer), which provides help and support for young cancer sufferers,
– Le Secours populaire (Popular Aid), which fights poverty and social exclusion in France,
– Les Restos du Cœur, which helps people in difficulty,
– Le Secours Catholique (Catholic Aid), which offers disadvantaged people opportunities for sharing and relief.
– SOS Village d’enfants, which helps children to maintain family links,
– Rêves d’enfants (Children’s Dreams), a charity that makes sick children's dreams come true,
– Pas d’enfants sans vacances (A holiday for every child), which offers children the chance to escape their daily lives and experience the joys of a holiday break,
– Un maillot pour la vie, which gives children support and hope by providing a fun respite from their treatment.
Shetlands under starter's orders!
Sunday, December 2nd at 5.25pm:
For the 4th consecutive year, the Gucci Paris Masters will be holding the hotly anticipated Shetland Pony Race, after the GUCCI Grand Prix. A field of ten Shetlands will line up at the start and gallop for glory. Organized under the Gucci Kids colours, children aged between 8 and 12 will get the chance to compete in a thrilling contest…may the best rider win!
About Gucci
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ABOUT THE MASTERS GRAND SLAM INDOOR
EEM World’s Masters Grand Slam Indoor competitions are unrivaled VIP events, each attracting the 30 best riders worldwide to compete for $1,000,000 in prize money. Similar to the Grand Slam in tennis, the Masters competitions are broadcasted to a global audience reaching more households than any other show jumping competition in the world, (500,000,000 households are reached). EEM World’s ongoing partnerships enable the Masters competitions to offer an unparalleled networking and social opportunity for worldwide elites, global institutions, luxury brands and industry VIPs.
Hosted in the most influential financial and cultural capitals of Europe, Asia and the Americas, the Masters Grand Slam Indoor are designed to increase show jumping’s popularity and audience worldwide. Each Masters welcomes between 40,000 and 50,000 spectators to witness world-class competition and entertainment.
The Masters Grand Slam Indoor guarantee a wide TV distribution and coverage on major international channels like Eurosport, Al Jazeera, CNN, BBC and CNBC and each event is broadcasted locally on Globosat, ESPN Star Sport and Sky.
While being a top class event, charity also plays an important role. The Style & Competition benefits AMADE, the charity of HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover as well as Les Restos du Coeur, 1 Maillot Pour la Vie, les Secours Populaires, …
Legacy is also of great importance, as we want to develop sport at a local level by involving both youngsters and federations.
THE MASTERS GRAND SLAM INDOOR CALENDAR
The Gucci Paris Masters: November 30th to December 2nd 2012
The Longines Hong Kong Masters: February 28th to March 2nd 2013
The New York Masters: the first week of October starting in 2013
The Paris Horse Show, December 1st to 9th 2012
The Paris Horse Show or Salon du Cheval de Paris is an official event of the CENECA – the French National Centre for Agricultural Exhibitions and Competitions chaired by Jean-Luc Poulain, and is organized by Comexposium.
For its 41st edition and its 4th year at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, the show’s status as unmissable destination is confirmed, featuring a top class line up of events including the Gucci Paris Masters CSI 5*, the World Arabian Horse Championship, the International Vaulting Masters – World Cup stage, the PARIS’CUP Driving Competition, the French Indoor Championships and the Horse Night display.
Over 150 visitors and 355 exhibitors come together around their shared passion, making the Paris Horse Show France's leading equestrian event.