Riding

Marché-Concours

On the second weekend of August every year, tens of thousands of people flock to the horse festival in Saignelégier: the Horse Show. The programme includes an equestrian show, a large exhibition, original horse presentations, an acclaimed traditional parade, unprecedented country races and Roman chariot racing.

Marché-Concours
Marché-Concours. © Nicolas Dupraz
The Horse Show

Every year, the Saignelégier Horse Show "Marché-Concours" brings together more than 40,000 people who come to enjoy a programme that is as rich as it is varied and makes horses the star of the show the whole weekend long. Horse demonstrations, foal presentations, numerous races, a horse show presented by the guest of honour and a huge parade with over 400 horses all set the pace for the programme of events. You will also find stands and entertainment for children on-site.

The Horse Week

Several activities are held the week prior to the Marché-Concours. The foal competitions, racing demos and musical entertainment are part of the programme of events happening in several localities of the Franches-Montagnes district: St-Brais, Montfaucon and Saignelégier. It’s what we call " The Horse Week". Visitors will also have the chance to attend Roman chariot race training sessions in anticipation of the Horse Show’s top event. Admission is unrestricted and free-of-charge.


Tickets for the Horse Show can be booked at the Jura Tourism office in Saignelégier or online via our ticket booking system.

Accommodation
Book a room online or by phone: +41 32 432 41 60.
Good to know
Good to know
    • Tickets for the Horse Show can be booked at the Jura Tourism office in Saignelégier or online via our ticket booking system.
    • Accommodation : Book a room online or by phone: +41 32 432 41 60.
 

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