Dressage, eventing and show jumping will take center stage, promising an unforgettable spectacle in this historic setting. And just how much do you know about the history of the Olympic equestrian events? We'll tell you all about it!

With just a few weeks to go until the start of the equestrian events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the countdown is on. This Olympic event will bring together riders, amateurs and spectators from all over the world to celebrate equestrian excellence in an emblematic French heritage site: the Château de Versailles. On the program: three Olympic disciplines - eventing (CCE), dressage and show jumping (CSO) - with team and individual events, from July 27 to August 6, followed by para-equestrian events from September 3 to 7. 
   

A historical legacy 

For the record, horse-riding really made its debut at the modern Olympic Games in 1900... in Paris! Reserved for officers, these events included high jump, long jump and 4-horse carriage driving.  

It was in 1912, in Stockholm, that the three current disciplines - dressage, show jumping and eventing - made their official debut at the Olympic Games. 40 years later, at the Helsinki Olympic Games, women riders were admitted to the dressage events. This was a historic turning point, when Danish rider Lis Hartel, with her horse Jubilee, was crowned champion! However, it wasn't until 1964 that women riders were allowed to take part in all equestrian events, making equestrian the only Olympic sport where men and women compete together! 

To celebrate this sporting and Olympic mix, the Château de Versailles will be transformed into an exceptional stage, honoring both the magic of the place and the history of the Olympic Games!