A storm disrupts the schedule in Pau/France
Dressage as part of the CCI 5* had to be postponed
October 23, 2025 at 11:29 AMBy s.wahl

Pau, the only 5* eventing tournament in France, is one of the seven largest and most prestigious competitions in the discipline worldwide. Every year, the best eventing riders from around the world gather here to compete on the challenging slopes of the Béarn event. Boyd Martin, Cosby Green, Emily Hamel, Grace Taylor, Tiana Coudray, and Jennifer Caras will represent the USA.
Alongside renowned events such as Badminton and Burghley (Great Britain), Lexington (USA), Luhmühlen (Germany), Adelaide (Australia), and Fair Hill (USA), Pau represents a significant highlight in international eventing.
Due to Storm Benjamin, the dressage was postponed until Friday at 9:00 a.m. (CEST).
You can find the starting lists and results HERE.
Photo: Pferdefotografie Lafrentz
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