Cross and equestrian competition at Vaumicel

The Vaumicel equestrian club, in Vierville-sur-Mer, organized a day of equestrian sports on a Sunday with the Équerres clubs, the Tilleuls de Cerisy-la-Forêt and Mancelet estate, near Caen. This training prepared the riders for more important events.

In the morning, a five-kilometer cross along small paths between Mr. Delesalle's property, in Formigny, and Mr. de Bellaigue's Vaumicel club. Forty-five horses participated in the event, in teams of two and at a pace imposed according to the terrain. Bertrand Chambry's team won in forty minutes, ahead of the Benillouche brothers.

In the afternoon, an equestrian competition took place on the club grounds. Laurent Chevallier, on Acrobate, won the first series, reserved for riders who have never participated in a competition. Bertrand Chambry, on Amazone, won the second series.

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