he biggest equestrian statue in the world !

Since 1999, a huge horse called "ARCHEVAL",
built in welded tubes of steel and 12 meters high,
( Christian RENONCIAT's work ),
is on the motorway, just near Saumur.
It is a way of reminding to everybody
that Saumur is the capital of the horse.
Archeval

International meeting april 2001 May 2000

ll the year round events and shows in
relationship with horses take place in Saumur.
For example, the "CADRE NOIR Gala" or
the "Carrousel" or more simply trick riding
competition or races at Verrie racecourse.
The "CADRE NOIR" shows are always highly
valued because the "Cadre noir" horsemen
are among the best in the world.
Anyway, they are often abroad for shows,
for example Japan, or HONG KONG.


n the town, you can often see horses
and in summer, tourists can visit SAUMUR in barouche.		 International meeting april 2001

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