Festival of Eventing of Pompadour
International Eventing Competition in the heart of the cradle of the horse in Pompadour
About Concours Complet Pompadour
A High-Level International Eventing Competition
The Festival of Eventing of Pompadour is organized every year in June by the Société des Courses et du Haras de Pompadour (SCHP) at the National Stud of Pompadour, an emblematic establishment of French horse breeding. This international eventing (CCE) competition attracts the best professional and amateur riders from France and Europe, who come to compete in the three disciplines that make up this demanding event: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Three Disciplines, One Champion
Eventing is an Olympic discipline that tests the versatility of the rider-horse partnership through three successive phases. Dressage, the first phase, takes place at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium and assesses the horse's submission, elegance, and precision. The cross-country, a spectacular countryside event, is held on the course set up at the Pompadour racecourse and tests the horse's courage, speed, and endurance against natural obstacles. Finally, show jumping, the last phase, again at the equestrian stadium, tests the pair's technique, precision, and physical condition after the intense effort of the cross-country.
An Exceptional Setting in the Heart of Corrèze
The Festival of Eventing takes place in the prestigious setting of the National Stud of Pompadour, an establishment created in 1761 and listed as a historic monument, at the foot of the Château de Pompadour. The 90-hectare site boasts top-class equestrian facilities: the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium for dressage and show jumping, a technical and hilly cross-country course on the racecourse, and France's only natural sand race track. This exceptional setting makes Pompadour one of the most popular equestrian competition venues in France.
Entertainment and Camaraderie for All
The festival is not limited to the sporting events themselves. An exhibitors' village welcomes visitors with stands offering equestrian equipment, local crafts, and regional products. Entertainment is provided throughout the weekend for all ages: pony rides, demonstrations, and meet-and-greets with the riders. On-site catering allows visitors to fully enjoy the event in a friendly and family atmosphere. Admission is free, making the Festival of Eventing an accessible event for all horse and equestrian sport enthusiasts.
Concours Complet Pompadour — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Pompadour Eventing Festival, from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Arnac-Pompadour (Corrèze). International Eventing Competition organized by E. Quitteam, open to International, Pro, Amateur, and Young Horse categories, featuring dressage, cross-country, and show jumping in the cradle of the horse. Free admission, exhibitors' village and on-site catering.
Join us from June 4 to 7, 2026 in Pompadour
The 2026 Eventing Festival takes place from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Arnac-Pompadour, within the exceptional setting of the cradle of the horse in Corrèze. Organized by E. Quitteam, this edition brings together riders from International, Pro, Amateur, and Young Horse categories over four days, around the three emblematic disciplines of eventing: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
The dressage and show jumping events take place at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium, while the cross-country, a spectacular moment always highly anticipated by the public, is held on the technical and hilly course of the Pompadour racecourse.
Beyond the sporting competition, the festival offers an exhibitors' village (equestrian equipment, crafts, regional products) and a varied catering offer. Admission remains free, allowing everyone — equestrian sport enthusiasts and curious visitors alike — to discover the excellence of eventing in a site nationally recognized for its equestrian heritage.
Programme Concours Complet Pompadour 2026
General format of the eventing competition
The eventing competition traditionally takes place over three phases, spread across the four days of the festival:
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 — Veterinary inspection of horses and start of dressage events (Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium).
- Friday, June 5, 2026 — Continuation and conclusion of dressage events (Puy-Marmont).
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Cross-country events on the Pompadour racecourse, the highlight of the festival for the public.
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Show jumping events (Puy-Marmont) and awards ceremony at the end of the day.
The categories entered in 2026 cover International, Pro, Amateur, and Young Horse levels. The detailed timetable (times for each category, starting orders) will be published by the organizer E. Quitteam closer to the competition.
Highlights Concours Complet Pompadour 2026
- International Eventing Competition in the cradle of the horse in Pompadour
- Four days of competition, three disciplines: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping
- International, Pro, Amateur, and Young Horse categories
- Spectacular cross-country on the Pompadour racecourse on Saturday
- Exhibitors' village and on-site catering
- Free admission
Prices Concours Complet Pompadour 2026
Practical information — Concours Complet Pompadour
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at the Puy-Marmont Equestrian Stadium and Pompadour Racecourse, 19230 Arnac-Pompadour.
- By car: Arnac-Pompadour is located 40 km southwest of Limoges (A20 then D7) and 45 km northwest of Brive-la-Gaillarde (D901). Free parking on site.
- By train: Brive-la-Gaillarde station (45 km) or Limoges station (40 km), then shuttle or car rental.
Schedules
- 4-day event, generally from Thursday to Sunday in early June.
- Dressage and show jumping competitions at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium.
- Cross-country competitions on the racecourse.
Prices
- Free admission for all
Contact
- Phone: 05 55 73 33 64
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.pompadour-equestre.com
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Where does it take place — Concours Complet Pompadour
Stade équestre du Puy-Marmont / Hippodrome de Pompadour
Allée des Marronniers, 19230 Arnac-Pompadour, 19230 Arnac-Pompadour