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The essentials on the Paddock Pass experience, private access and gift vouchers.
Paddock Pass is a curated hospitality service that opens the closed world of international show jumping. We host small groups of eight to ten guests for immersive days behind the scenes of major European competitions, guided from open to close by an insider host.
A typical day includes a guided tour of the stables and backstage paddock, a meeting with a rider competing at the event, free time in the lounges and exhibitor village, a high-end VIP lunch at a front-row table overlooking the arena with service included, and the afternoon classes followed from that VIP table. A souvenir kit and a dedicated guide are part of every pass.
We work with a short season of six emblematic European show jumping stops, in France and Switzerland, at CSI-level international competitions. The confirmed line-up for each season is shared privately with guests on request rather than published on the website.
Access is private and by request only. Event dates, availability and pricing are confirmed individually once we have received your enquiry, because each stop depends on agreements with the organisers. Join the waiting list or contact us and we will come back to you with the details that apply to your dates.
Yes. Paddock Pass experiences can be offered as a gift voucher, including the day experiences and the evening options. The recipient chooses their date with us afterwards, and the voucher can be sent directly to them or to you to hand over.
It suits anyone drawn to the equestrian world: riders, former riders, horse lovers and people simply curious about sporting excellence. For young guests aged ten to sixteen the host adapts the storytelling, which makes it a memorable gift from parents or grandparents.
Our hosts guide in French and in English. Tell us your preference when you enquire and we assign a host accordingly.
At the venues of major European show jumping competitions, primarily in France and Switzerland. Each day takes place entirely on site at the competition, including the stables, the backstage paddock and the VIP hospitality areas.
Groups are deliberately small: eight to ten guests per day, so that every guest stays close to the sport and to the host throughout the day.
Write to contact@equestrianpaddockpass.com or join the waiting list on the site, and we will reply with the practical details.