Les 5 Etoiles de Pau, also known as The 5 Stars of Pau, is an annual three-day event that takes place in the beautiful South of France, nestled near the Pyrénées mountains. This event is one of the seven prestigious Concours Complet International (CCI) five-star events in the world, making it a must-see for equestrian enthusiasts. This year, the event will be running from October 24-27.
The event attracts riders and their horses from all around the world, who compete in dressage, cross country, and show jumping. Along with Les 5 Etoiles de Pau, the other six CCI Five-Star events are the Maryland 5 Star and the Kentucky Three-Day Event held in the United States, the Burghley Horse Trials and Badminton Horse Trials in the UK, the Australian International Three Day Event, held in Australia, and the Luhmühlen Horse Trials in Germany.
This year, Hartley Attire is excited to attend the event once again in anticipation of cheering on our favourite show jumper and rider, Karim Laghouag. With its stunning location, world-class competition, and passionate spectators, Les 5 Etoiles de Pau is a truly unforgettable event that showcases the very best of equestrian sport.
If you're attending the Les 5 Etoiles de Pau event this year, be sure to stop by our exhibition stand! At Hartley Attire, we've designed some of the best equestrian and country clothing pieces on the market, and we can't wait to share them with you. We'll have a 25 square metre tent for you to visit, meet our team, and review our incredible products.
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In addition to showcasing our clothing line, we're excited to give out plenty of free goodies and printed discount codes for you to take home and share with your friends and family. Don't be shy – come say hi and get to know us! We'd love to chat with you, answer your burning questions, or even discuss potential collaboration opportunities. As a growing brand, we're open to all opportunities that come our way.
Make sure to visit us early and get your free gift by mentioning us at the event or by leaving us your email address at our exhibition stand. We'll be updating this post as we get more information about the exact location of our stand and other exciting event updates, so stay tuned!
About the Les 5 Etoiles de Pau events
The Les 5 Etoiles de Pau 2024 event is just around the corner, starting on October 26th at 12:00 pm and running until October 29th at 5:00 pm. This three-day event is a must-attend for equine enthusiasts and families who love animals, as it offers an exhilarating combination of cross-country, showjumping, combined marathon, dressage, and other exciting events featuring some of the best riders and drivers in the world.
As one of the seven annual Concours Complet International (CCI) five-star events in the world, Les 5 Etoiles de Pau 2024 is a truly unique and breathtaking show that you won't want to miss. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or simply enjoy watching these magnificent animals in action, this event is sure to leave you in awe.
As a family of equine and animal lovers, attending Les 5 Etoiles de Pau is one of the highlights of our year, and we're sure it will be the same for you. Make sure you mark your calendar for this unforgettable event and experience the thrill of watching these majestic animals and talented riders and drivers perform at their best.
Have a look at last year’s trailer, which gives a good overview of what to expect of the event:
The Les 5 Etoiles de Pau event is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated equestrian competitions in the world! With an impressive range of events, including cross-country, showjumping, combined marathon, dressage and more, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for any equine lover.
And let's not forget about the prize money! Last year's first prize winners took home an impressive 50,000€, while second and third place winners received 30,000€ and 10,000€ respectively. It's no wonder that the competition is fierce and the stakes are high at Les 5 Etoiles de Pau!
So, if you're looking for an action-packed event filled with thrilling displays of horsemanship and a chance to see some of the world's best riders and drivers in action, then you won't want to miss Les 5 Etoiles de Pau!
Here are the first prize winners since 2007, which is when the first event was held:
- 2007 - Nicolas Touzaint (FRA)
- 2008 - Bettina Hoy (GER)
- 2009 - Dirk Schrade (GER)
- 2010 - Andreas Dibowski (GER)
- 2011 - William Fox-Pitt (GBR)
- 2012 - Andrew Nicholson (NZL)
- 2013 - William Fox-Pitt (GBR)
- 2014 - Ingrid Klimke (GER)
- 2015 - Astier Nicolas (FRA)
- 2016 - Maxime Livio (FRA)
- 2017 - Gwendolen Fer (FRA)
- 2018 - Thibault Fournier (FRA)
- 2019 - Tom McEwen (GBR)
- 2020 - Laura Collett (GBR)
- 2021 - Tim Price (NZL)
- 2022 - Jonelle Price (NZL)
For the full results of the Les 5 Etoiles de Pau 2022 winners, click here.
Do you want to be part of one of the biggest equestrian events in the world? The Les Etoiles de Pau is always on the lookout for volunteers who want to join the team and be part of the magic behind the scenes. It's a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals in the equestrian industry and get a first-hand experience of what it takes to run such a major event.
If you're interested in volunteering, don't hesitate to join the group and be part of this amazing adventure. Who knows, you might just have the experience of a lifetime that you've been dreaming of.
For more information about the Les Etoiles de Pau event, visit their official website where you'll find all the latest details about the competition. You can also follow them on their Facebook or Instagram pages to stay up-to-date with the event's news and highlights.
Don't forget to use the hashtag #5ETOILESDEPAU in your social media posts to share your experience with the world and connect with other equestrian enthusiasts!