The stars of the future might just be on show in the Fegentri Junior championship, a series supported by top rider Christophe Soumillon, and one that features races in Italy, Sweden, France and Hungary.
Developed by Cécile Madamet and Elie Hennau following the worldwide growth of pony races, each nation in the Fegentri Junior will be represented by a team of pony riders from 12 to 16 years of age who will travel in the member countries to ride on prestigious European racetracks.
The Soumillon International Pony Academy, created by decorated rider Christophe Soumillon, starts collaborating on the project of the Fegentri Junior in 2024.
Created by Christophe Soumillon, the SIPA is an association that offers training courses in pony racing, courses led by Soumillon himself and assisted by professional jockeys.
From 2024, the academy, as well as a pony stable, will be officially installed in Normandy, near Deauville, and will offer continuous training for young people from eight to 16 years old in race riding but also in the professions around horse racing.
Involved for a long time in the pony racing discipline, Soumillon is proud to be associated with the international dimension of the Fegentri Junior and will offer masterclasses as well as the availability of his own ponies during the events of the circuit. The first race of the Fegentri Junior series takes place at Florence racetrack on April 25.
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