The Longines Masters Paris at The Salon du Cheval and CENECA won by Pius Swwizer

USPA NEWS - On Saturday 3rd, December, is undoubtedly one of the moments that have most marked the many spectators attending to enjoy the Longines Masters of Paris. The success of the day, of such a prestigious event as the Masters Open presented by Figaro, the Gold Cup and by the Salon du Cheval and CENECA.

On Saturday 3rd, December, is undoubtedly one of the moments that have most marked the many spectators attending to enjoy the Longines Masters of Paris. The success of the day, of such a prestigious event as the Masters Open presented by Figaro, the Gold Cup and by the Salon du Cheval and the CENECA in two heats, was the peak performance of the blind rider Salim Ejnaini and the traditional race of Shetland ponies of Harard de Jardy. The famous Pro-Am for Charity concluded with fun and generosity, in a most glamorous atmosphere with the presence of many celebrities. A PRESTIGIOUS DAY AT THE MASTERS OPEN ON SATURDAY 3TH DECEMBER------------------------------------------- The spectators have been able to go back home after this day rich in events Invitational, Prestige and Masters. After the Masters Open presented by Le Figaro and won by the Swiss Pius Schwizer, the Gold Cup presented by the Salon du Cheval in Paris and the CENECA took place in two heats with a second winning round. The goal for the riders was to try to win one of 25 finalists for the second round at 19:45. The first three places were awarded to Steve Guerdat, Daniel Deusser and Jérôme Guery. GUILLAUME CANET THE FILM DIRECTOR GODFATHER OF SALIM EIJNAINI IS ALSO PRESIDENT OF EEM AND FOUNDER OF THE LONGINES MASTERS----------------------------------------------------------- The evening then began with an intense moment highlighted by the extraordinary performance of Salim Ejnaini, supported by his godfather Guillaume Canet and the President of EEM and founder of the Longines Masters, Christophe Ameeuw. This rider who has competed Thursday and Friday on Invitational events is the first blind to participate in the Longines Masters of Paris. Salim Ejnaini and his coach Tiffany Margueritat adapted a method without horse guide which consists of being oriented solely by voice indications, thanks to criers placed on the track and the complicity of his horse Rapsody. Tonight, with the participation of criers - composed of young from his equestrian center but also riders Guillaume Canet, Thierry Rozier and Philippe Rozier, Olympic medalist in Rio - Salim demonstrated to the public tonight by officiating on the same track That the riders of the Gold Cup with bars at 1 m, that he is resolutely like the others! Before the peak of the evening, the youngest riders and Shetland ponies of Haras de Hardy succeeded in raising the temperature on the track during a frenzied race.