Fontainebleau will be taking over the organisation of the FEI Nations Cup in France after from Compiègne announced its international dressage competition will cease to be.
Taking Over the Baton
As of 2016 Compiègne was part of the FEI Nations Cup series. Fontainebleau will now be taking over the baton.
The prestigious show grounds in Fontainebleau are a staple on the French show calendar with plenty of international experience, hosting numerous national young horse championships, international jumping competitions, as well as the 2012 European Pony Championships and 2018 European Junior/Young Riders Championships.
Since 2023 Fontainebleau also hosts a smaller CDI with only a big tour, but the show was able to boast a big purse of prize money and got 5* status.
FEI Nations Cup Series in 2026
The 2026 edition of the CDI Fontainebleau will now become a CDIO, held on 16 - 19 April 2026. It will only be the nations cup, no other CDI classes are scheduled so far. The show is directed by Sylvie Robert, President of GL events Equestrian Sport.
Fontainebleau is one of eight CDIO's slated for 2026. The other venues are Wellington (18 - 22 March), Hickstead (11 - 17 May), Lier (21 - 24 May), Hagen (10 - 14 June), Rotterdam (18 - 21 June), Falsterbo (8 - 12 July) and Donaueschingen (16 - 20 September).
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