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The essentials on the Paddock Pass experience, private access and gift vouchers.
Paddock Pass is a hospitality service that opens the closed world of international show jumping. We host small groups of eight guests for immersive days behind the scenes of major competitions in France, 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 lunch at a front-row VIP table overlooking the arena with service included, and the afternoon classes followed from that table. A souvenir kit and a dedicated guide are part of every pass.
In 2027 we work with seven international show jumping competitions in France, in partnership with Grand Prix Events: Compiegne Classic, CSIO Youth Compiegne, Le Touquet Classic, CSIO Deauville, Cabourg Classic, Chantilly Classic Al Shira'aa and Longines Deauville Classic. Dates and the price of each day are shown on every event page.
Booking and payment happen online. Choose your competition, your day and the number of guests on the event page, then pay securely by card. You receive a confirmation email with your booking reference straight away. Groups are limited to eight guests per day.
A day is confirmed as soon as the minimum number of guests shown on the event page for the chosen day is reached, and by the confirmation deadline on that page at the latest. If the minimum is not reached, the day is cancelled and you are refunded in full, automatically, to the card used for the payment.
You can join the waiting list for that day. We write to everyone on the list as soon as a seat is released, and the seat goes to the first person to complete a booking.
Yes. Gift vouchers can be bought online, for a day experience or for a Friday or Saturday evening. The voucher carries a value in euros, is valid for twelve months and can be used on any day of the season. You can have it sent to the recipient on a date you choose, or to yourself 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 book and we assign a host accordingly.
At the venues of major show jumping competitions in France. Each day takes place entirely on site at the competition, including the stables, the backstage paddock and the VIP hospitality areas.
Write to contact@equestrianpaddockpass.com and we will reply with the practical details.