Spirit of the 2014 Games

In 2014, Normandy will host the world's biggest equestrian event: the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. More than just a sporting event that will have the finest athletes and horses compte again each other, the 2014 edition will the expected 500,000 visitors a genuine insight into the equine world. It will indeed be the occasion for everyone to come together in a truly exceptional place.

In addition to this, the Normandy 2014 Organising Committee believes in horse riding that is unifying, open and accessible to everyone who is convinced that competition is an occasion for coming together and sharing. 4 values will be at the center of the 2014 Games :

ACHIEVEMENT at the heart of horsemanship

Normandie 2014 is born from a sports challenge, one that displays the EXCELLENCE and SKILL every four years and horse riding at its best international level, requiring Normandy to mee tthe highest standards in terms of quality at all stages of the organisation.

An event that celebrates the perseverance of the riders, the commitment of their teams and the character of their horses to stir the public's FERVOUR.

A quest for BEAUTY and adrenaline, a search for sensations and PERFORMANCE at every moment.

OPENNESS : Horse riding for everyone

Normandie 2014 strives to be accessible to as many people as possible and to give them the chance to DISCOVER horse riding and an equestrian culture that is far removed from the clichés of elitism and impenetrable gatherings.

A competition that is DIVERSE, international, interdisciplinary, and for all audiences.An occasion for everyone to broaden their horizons, break away, and satisfy the desire for FREEDOM that is so intrinsic to the attraction of horses and of Normandy. A SHOW that will astound and bring ENCHANTMENT to amateurs and experts alike.

RESPECT: a state of mind to be shared

Normandie 2014 undertakes to preserve the AUTHENTICITY of the environment and of the region's cultural heritage; it encourages the people of Normandy to demonstrate their PRIDE. A moment of CONVIVIALITY between Normands, competing nations, and disciplines no matter how different they may be.

An occasion for visitors to experience the friendly and SINCERE hospitality of the Normans, and to DISCOVER or rediscover a region with spirit.

TRANSMISSION: the pledge of an ongoing heritage

Normandie 2014 is an opportunity to INITATE all generations to the culture of horse riding and of Normandy.

Created in the spirit of AUTHENCITY and CONTINUITY, the event also aims to be a platform for INNOVATION, a driving force for a dynamic and appealing Normandy.

Its impact will be lasting, far beyond sporting excellence, it is the EXCELLENCE of Normandy that will remain long after.