Pompadour Horse Festival
Popular equestrian day on August 15th in the City of Horses
About Horse Festival
An equestrian tradition since the 1950s
The Pompadour Horse Festival takes place every year on August 15th in Arnac-Pompadour, the French capital of horses. This popular celebration, organized since the 1950s, brings together all local equestrian stakeholders: breeders, riders, horse owners, stud farm staff, grooms, and enthusiasts. It is a highlight of local life and demonstrates the region's deep attachment to equestrian culture.
Mass, equestrian demonstration, and horse races
The day begins with a mass celebrated at the racecourse at 9:30 AM, gathering the equestrian community in a moment of reflection and tradition. At 11:00 AM, an equestrian demonstration is held at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium, allowing the public to appreciate the talents of the riders and the beauty of the horses. In the afternoon, starting at 2:00 PM, the racecourse hosts traditional horse races, including the famous Grand Cross, the day's main event attracting the region's best trotters and riders.
Show jumping competition at the Puy-Marmont stadium
Alongside the horse races, a show jumping competition (CSO) takes place at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium. This competition features events of various levels, with a 1.45m event in the early afternoon, allowing high-level riders to compete in a demanding competition. These CSO events attract regional and national competitors, confirming Pompadour's status as a center of equestrian excellence.
Pompadour, city of horses since 1872
Arnac-Pompadour has been intimately linked to the equestrian world since the creation of the National Stud in 1872. The town boasts exceptional facilities: a racecourse, an equestrian stadium, stables, and training centers. This concentration of resources and expertise makes it a reference hub for breeding, equestrian sports, and horse racing. The August 15th Horse Festival celebrates this unique identity and contributes to the tourist appeal of Corrèze.
Horse Festival — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Pompadour Horse Festival, the great equestrian day on August 15th in Arnac-Pompadour, the capital of horses. On the program: show jumping competition all day, Saint Hubert's Mass at the racecourse, equestrian show, horse races with the traditional Grand Cross, and evening show jumping events.
The 2026 Horse Festival
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Arnac-Pompadour celebrates the Horse Festival, a highlight of the horse city that takes place between the racecourse and the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium. This popular day brings together riders, residents, and visitors around Pompadour's equestrian identity.
The day begins at 7 AM with the show jumping competition, which runs all day at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium. At 9:30 AM, Saint Hubert's Mass is celebrated at the racecourse, followed at 11 AM by an equestrian show at the Puy-Marmont stadium. The afternoon is dedicated to horse races at the racecourse starting at 4:30 PM, featuring the emblematic Grand Cross event. The evening continues at 8 PM with evening show jumping events at the equestrian stadium.
The show jumping competition is part of a larger equestrian event organized by the SCHP from August 13 to 16, 2026, with August 15 being the main day open to the public.
Programme Horse Festival 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- 7:00 AM — Show jumping competition (all day) · Puy-Marmont Equestrian Stadium
- 9:30 AM — Saint Hubert's Mass · Racecourse
- 11:00 AM — Equestrian show · Puy-Marmont Equestrian Stadium
- 4:30 PM — Horse races with the traditional Grand Cross · Racecourse
- 8:00 PM — Evening show jumping events · Puy-Marmont Equestrian Stadium
Highlights Horse Festival 2026
- The traditional Grand Cross at the racecourse
- Show jumping competition all day and evening events
- Equestrian show at the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium
- Saint Hubert's Mass at the racecourse
Prices Horse Festival 2026
Practical information — Horse Festival
Practical Information
Access
Events take place at the racecourse and the Puy-Marmont equestrian stadium in Arnac-Pompadour.
- By car: Arnac-Pompadour is located 35 km southwest of Brive-la-Gaillarde, accessible via the D7. Free parking on site.
- By train: Brive-la-Gaillarde SNCF station (35 km), then taxi or car rental.
Schedules
- 9:30 AM: Mass at the racecourse
- 11:00 AM: Equestrian demonstration at the Puy-Marmont stadium
- 2:00 PM: Horse races at the racecourse (Grand Cross and other events)
- Afternoon: Show jumping competition (CSO) at the Puy-Marmont stadium (1.45m event)
Prices
- Free entry or variable prices depending on the sites and events
Contact
- Website: www.pompadour-equestre.com
- Phone: Office de Tourisme Terres de Corrèze: 05 55 73 15 71
- Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Horse Festival
Hippodrome et Stade équestre du Puy-Marmont
Allée des Marronniers, 19230 Arnac-Pompadour