The Bonneau International Pony (BIP), The CSIO Youth of France including the CSIO children, CSIO Juniors, CSIO Young Riders and CSIO Poneys based in Fontainebleau, celebrated its 20th anniversary and introduced a philanthropic element to the competition to benefit non-profit organization JustWorld International.

“JustWorld was founded on the belief that equestrians from around the globe can contribute to making the world a better place,” said JustWorld Founder and President, Jessica Newman. “The BIP truly embraced our “kids helping kids” approach. We are grateful to the show organizers and riders who participated this year for their generous support,” Newman added.

Over the course of the show jumping event, which concluded Sunday, May 1st, a 2€ donation was made to JustWorld on behalf of each rider who completed a zero-fault round. After four days of competition, 1,400€ had been raised. This generous gift from the BIP on behalf of the riders will directly fund JustWorld’s education and nutrition programs for nearly 10,000 children in Cambodia, Honduras, Guatemala, and the United States.

“Our partnership with JustWorld is an important example of how the equestrian sport can create positive change. We are so delighted to support JustWorld’s projects helping children around the world,” said BIP Horse Show Project Manager, Elisabeth Danis. “We are also grateful to all the riders for having allowed us to make such a donation; you have been perfect. We look forward to doing more next year!” Danis added.

With equestrian events and riders from around the world signing up to join JustWorld, the organization has mobilized some of the sport’s biggest names to support building brighter futures for some of the world’s most vulnerable children. From pony riders to Olympic medalists, each and every one of us can help bring attention to and ride for the cause. To find out how you can become a partner or rider ambassador, please contact JustWorld: jwinfo@justworldinternational.org

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ABOUT JUSTWORLD
Founded in 2003, JustWorld International is a not-for-profit organization that fractures the cycle of poverty by providing education and nutrition programs to children from under-resourced communities around the world. Named an Official Charity Partner of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), JustWorld provides a unique opportunity for equestrians and individuals to learn about, experience, and contribute to a global campaign against poverty.

For more information on JustWorld International, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.

ABOUT THE BONNEAU INTERNATIONAL PONY
Since 2001, the BIP has become the must-attend event for pony riders.

The BIP in a few figures: nearly 3,500 participants, more than 20,000 visitors and 4 days of intense competition. The BIP is unique in France thanks to the Nations Cup (team event) which brings together the four best riders from each nation present, with a view to qualifying for the European Championships.

In 2022, the Bonneau International Pony became a 100% internationally-recognized event. The new program now includes four nations cup (CSIOCH/CSIOJ/CSIOY and CSIOP). The CSIO YOUTH of France has managed to have 14 nationalities represented during the show alongside the CSIP/CSYP and CSIU25.