The many spectators of the quarry of the Pôle Hippique de Saint-Lô hold their breath as Julien Epaillard passes by. Qualified after the jump-off for the final phase of this event with obstacles at 1.50m, the Cherbourgeois, winner of the Grand Prix of speed the day before is the crowd favorite, Norman pride obliges. The rider does not disappoint: faultless in 36″06 with Donatello d’Auge, no one will do better.
– Sarah Saltiel-Ragot
The Norman flew over the competition in front of a delighted audience. “We are a little bit chauvinistic, we like our Normans,” slips a spectator who intends to continue to support him. The rider did not linger, he almost immediately took the direction of Denmark to represent the colors of France at the World Equestrian Games. Another Norman NHS participant will also be on the trip, the Calvadosien Kevin Staut. They will be joined by Mathieu Billotalso from Calvados. The three Normans must enter the competition this Wednesday, August 10.