Jessica Gordon, left, and Sophie Delavaud, right.
Jessica Gordon, left, and Sophie Delavaud, right.
Jessica Gordon – Salon du Cheval Director
Sophie Delavaud – Arabian Horse World Championship Show Manager
How long have you been working with this show, and what is your best memory of the World Championships?
It is our first time together as Show Organizers for Paris Arabian Horse World Championship but we have been working on major international equestrian events such as the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, World Championships, European Championships, CSI 5* show jumping competitions etc.
We have been attending the World Championships for a long time and our best memories are the victories of Marwan Al Shaqab who was our dream horse.
Tell us what the Arabian Horse World Championship represents for you in four words.
Prestige
Passion
Ultimate achievement (sorry there will be five words instead of four)
Celebration
What is your background with horses?
Both of us are born to ride!
Sophie: Riding teacher
Jessica: Reining European Champion
Owners
Horse lovers forever
Which Parisian sights, restaurants or activities do you recommend to Arabian Horse World Championship visitors?
Breakfast at Café de l’Homme with direct view on the Eiffel Tower
Lunch at Royal Monceau
Shopping at the Champs Elysees
Tea time at Ritz Carlton, Place Vendome
And be on time for the Arabian Horse World qualifying classes and Championships!
Where can we meet you during the Arabian Horse World Championships?
Show office, VIP area, arena … ask for Sophie or Jessica and we will do our best to meet you wherever you are.
