At the end of August, the Grand Parquet switches to breeding mode. From 19–23 August 2026, the Fontainebleau equestrian centre is hosting So’Pony, a major event dedicated to French sport ponies, organised by the French Equestrian Society.
For five days, breeders, riders, owners and enthusiasts gather to showcase the year’s finest ponies, from the youngest to the most experienced. On the programme: the SHF National Finalsthe French National Saddle Pony, the championship for 3-year-old sport ponies, as well as competitions dedicated to various breeds, including the New Forest and Dartmoor.
Whether you’re a keen enthusiast or simply curious, this is your chance to see the equine sector to see them in action and discover the ponies that will shape the future of the sport, in a woodland setting just a stone’s throw from the centre of Fontainebleau. Free admission. The programme is published on the the Public Prosecutor’s Office website.
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