Paris 2024, Event: New Zealand trains on its ranges at Haras du Pin
The New Zealand Eventing Team will be at the Haras du Pin International Equestrian Centre from July 15 to July 24. This is where the selectors and reserves will make their final adjustments to the three tests involved in the discipline. The goal is simple: improve their medal chances by the Olympic deadline.
in International Centre for Equestrian Sports (PISE) At Haras du Pin (60 years old), riders and their entourage have access to an infrastructure that allows athletes, both human and equine, to train in dressage, cross-country and show jumping. All, of course, in maximum comfort. For both dressage and show jumping, the tracks equipped on site guarantee the quality of the infrastructure, mainly to prepare for an event such as the Olympic Games. In addition, the Parc du Hautbois offers ideal terrain for working on cross-country obstacles. Recently, a new straight running track was created in this area. It allows riders to work on the physical condition of their horses.
Hosted at Cité Pontavice
The New Zealand team are also the first to benefit from the brand new accommodation at Cité Pontavice. Located a few hundred metres from the PISE on the Route d'Argentan, the former National Guard accommodation has undergone renovation and new design to provide all the necessary comforts. Riders, grooms and management will live in the community from July 15 until their departure on July 24.
From July 25, the Cité Pontavice will be able to welcome transit holidaymakers by reservation. Then, at the start of the school year, students from the Ecole du Pin and the new campus in Justranville will also be welcomed.
In search of a new medal
In Versailles, the New Zealanders are among the nations most capable of securing a place on the podium. It must be said that the culture of events has been inculcated there for years. For example, Mark Todd (now retired from sports) has no less than six Olympic medals (two gold, one silver and three bronze) in all Olympic sports combined. He won his first Olympic medal… in Los Angeles in 1984 (individual gold with charisma)! Since winning bronze in London in 2012, the New Zealanders have been looking for a new Olympic gem.
Find New Zealand's Olympic selection by clicking here.
(With press release)