The Derby de La Baule – Demeures de Campagne, staged during the 2025 Jumping International de La Baule. RolexJune 12, 2026 5:00 am EDT Updated
A show jumping derby is a competition like no other in the sport.
It combines the technical precision of show jumping with the stamina, versatility and courage traditionally associated with cross-country riding. In an era increasingly defined by speed, specialization and technical optimisation, the derby remains a celebration of the complete horse.
“A derby horse is a very talented animal,” Trevor Breen, two-time winner of the iconic Hickstead Derby, told The Athletic.
Derbies are designed to mimic the challenges horses might encounter in the natural landscape.
