The editorials

A leap into the known!

Wherever it is held, the Saut Hermès reflects the same reality and creates the same magic. A horse canters across a surface of earth, straw and manure. He is grounded and pragmatic. He obeys the rider’s instructions, as his many hours of training have taught him to do. His actions have been practised over and over again. There have been adjustments, tweaks and some tiny improvements. What is all this for? For a jump, then another jump, and maybe a clear round.

It takes patience and hard work to come close to perfection.

Aside from the love of horses – which has always bound us to this event – practice, training, experience, attention to detail and the risk inherent in any creation are all values that echo our own at Hermès. Each one of us strives every day to pursue this dream of mastery to the best of our ability, often with a heartwarming sense of joy.

2024, a big year for equestrian sport

The teams at GL events Equestrian Sport are extremely proud to be part of the Saut Hermès once again, and particularly for this fourteenth edition, held for the third time at the Grand Palais Éphémère in the heart of Paris.

Hermès and GL events, respectively promoting French know-how in exceptional craftsmanship and providing expertise in event delivery, are fully committed to making Paris, the Champ-de-Mars and equestrian sports shine in the run-up to another key date for world equestrianism set to take place at Versailles this summer.

Whether in the unique setting of the Grand Palais Éphémère or on the legendary Champ-de-Mars, the Saut Hermès is a three-day celebration of high-level sport and a love of horses.

There is no doubt that this year, as every year, participants and visitors alike will enjoy an unforgettable experience at this major international competition, which marks the start of a big year for equestrian sport.

I wish everyone a successful Saut Hermès 2024!