History
For more than 20 years, the Franconville
Show Jumping Competition has featured among the most important
French competitions. Its conviviality and the professionalism of
its organisation are recognized by everyone. The competition was
created in 1985, and since then it has occupied an
important place in the equestrian world. Over the years it has
become a major event on the International or National show jumping
calendar.
1985: Creation of the Franconville Show
Jumping Competition.
1986: The National Show Jumping Competition became
part of the French Show Jumping Championships.
1987: The Show Jumping Competition was titled
and received the C.S.I. classification (Concours de Saut
International – International Show Jumping
Competition).
1988: With Cannes, Dinard, Strasbourg and
Grenoble, Franconville was included in the 1st French International
circuit bringing together 5 major international show
jumping competitions.
1989: 10 nations were brought together in
Franconville for three days, before 10, 000 spectators.
1990: For four days, Franconville hosted national and
international events; 12 countries took part in the
competition.
1991: The Franconville Show Jumping Competition
changed site. The 50 acres of the Bois des Eboulures
hosted the competition.
1992: The competition became international and
welcomed 20, 000 spectators.
1993: The competition was a national show
jumping competition, with 11 classes.
1994: The Franconville Show Jumping Competition celebrated
ten years of uncontested success.
2007: The 9 classes of the National Show Jumping
Competition brought together the best French riders.
2008: The organisation of a four star international show
jumping competition.