Julien Épaillard (born 24 July 1977) is a French international show jumping rider.[1]

Julien Épaillard
Épaillard in 2023
Personal information
Born (1977-07-24) 24 July 1977 (age 46)
Cherbourg, France
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  France
Nations Cup Final
Silver medal – second place 2023 Barcelona Team jumping
Silver medal – second place 2022 Barcelona Team jumping
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1996 Klagenfurt Individual jumping
Silver medal – second place 2023 San Remo Individual jumping
Silver medal – second place 1996 Klagenfurt Team jumping
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Lisbon Team jumping
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2024 Riyadh Individual jumping

Epaillard has won multiple medals at the Championship level, including an individual bronze medal at the 2023 European Championships and a gold, silver and bronze medal at the 1996 and 1998 European Championships for Young Riders. He also took part at the 2022 FEI World Championships and at two FEI Nations Cup Finals and two World Cup Finals. He competed over many international competitions, World Cup qualifiers and 5* shows.[2] In 2023 he mentioned to focus on the qualification for the 2024 Olympics in his home country France.[3]

Epaillard started riding at a young age at his parents farm in the place where he was born. Now, Epaillard has competed many horses on the highest level and competed in over 4.000 competitions.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Julien EPAILLARD". fei.org. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Julien Epaillard: "My main goal is to be as fair as possible with my horses"". World Of Show Jumping. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  3. ^ "Julien Épaillard arrive lancé vers les JO de Paris 2024" (in French). 6 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Julien Épaillard" (in French). Fédération Française d'Équitation. Retrieved 29 January 2024.