Ref: 1115
Location: England, London
Date: 25 May 2012
The French National Horse Riding School
Le Cadre Noir de Saumur – The French National Horse Riding School – coming to the UK
London Earls Court: Friday 25th May/Saturday 26th May/Sunday 27th May
For the first time ever, the British public will have the chance to see Le Cadre Noir de Saumur: The Famous French Riding School, one of the most prestigious horsemanship schools in the world, when it comes to London Earls Court for its debut UK Show from 25th – 27th May 2012.
Le Cadre Noir de Saumur is world renowned for its incredible complex horsemanship. Visitors will see the riders performing spectacular movements including the famous ‘airs above the ground’ and the magnificent ‘croupades et cabrioles’.
Le Cadre Noir de Saumur dates back to 1825 when it provided training to the Officers of the French Cavalry and gets its name from the black uniforms that are still used today. 50 horses and 22 riders will travel to London where their performance will be accompanied by musicians from the European Symphony Orchestra, creating an outstanding spectacle which brings together sport, art and culture in an unforgettable experience.
Colonel Jean-Michael Faure, Commander of Le Cadre Noir de Saumur said: “We are thrilled to be coming to London to perform for the British public in such an iconic venue. For our first UK show we are creating something special. It’s a huge honour for us to be able to showcase our skills and heritage to an audience that is so dedicated and proud of its own equestrian and military tradition.”
Ticket Information:
There are just three performances on the 25th, 26th and 27th May. Tickets are now on sale and can be booked by phoning the 24 hour ticket line on 0844 338 0000 or by visiting http://www.bookingsdirect.com
Ticket Prices:
- Fri 25th May, 7.30pm: £60 / £50 / £40
- Sat 26th May, 7.30pm: £65 / £55 / £45
- Sun 27th May, 4pm: £60 / £50 / £40
- Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children), Friday 25th and Sunday 27th: £160 / £200
- Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children), Saturday 26th: £180 / £22
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Notes to Editors:
About Le Cadre Noir du Saumur/The French National Horse Riding School:
The historic role of the Saumur School of Cavalry was to provide training for the officers and non-commissioned officers of the French cavalry. After World War II, the need for a purely military riding academy had almost vanished, but the international prestige of French horsemanship ensured the survival of the Saumur training centre in the form of a national riding school under the Ministry of Sports.
Benefiting from a most prestigious patrimony, the French National Horse-Riding School established itself around the Cadre Noir of Saumur in 1972, located in the Pays de la Loire region. The Ecuyers (riding instructors) belonging to the Cadre Noir of Saumur are the actual teaching staff at the French National Horse-Riding School, responsible for training and perfecting the horse-riding elite.
Website: http://www.cadrenoir.fr/en/index
Recent addition to UNESCO Intantiagble Heritage Representative List
French Equitation (as demonstrated at Le Cadre Noir du Saumur) has just been added to the UNESCO Intangiable Heritage Representative List. The Intergovernmental Committee for the safeguarding of Intangiable Heritage met in Bali and decided to accept French equitation style as a protected heritage.
Media Enquiries:
Please forward all media enquiries to threeamedia@aol.com or contact Jo Peck on 01753 847900 or by email at jo.peck@hpower.co.uk
