Julien Epaillard

  • France France

Widely regarded as one of the fastest riders in the world, Julien Épaillard is among the leading figures in international show jumping. With an impressive tally of 76 international victories in 2022, he has been a consistent presence in the world’s top ten rankings for several years and stands as France’s highest-ranked rider. Admired for his exceptional sense of rhythm and precision, Julien Épaillard is a rare phenomenon at the highest level of the sport. He is based in Normandy with his wife, Susana, where they also breed the next generation of top sport horses.

Across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Julien Épaillard further underlined his status with a series of major victories, most notably the Grand Prix of Bordeaux and the 2025 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final with Donatello d’Auge. Fourth individually at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he has firmly confirmed his place among the world’s elite.

Riders
#10
FEI Ranking

Rolex Series participation

Julien Epaillard at the Rolex Series

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Events

Horse-rider combination

Donatello d'Auge

Horse informations
Owner HELLO HOLDINGS 31 SLU, Julien EPAILLARD
Breeder Susana EPAILLARD GARCIA CERECEDA
Studbook SF
Sex Gelding
Color Bay
Birth 2013
Sire JARNAC
Dam TEQUILA D'AUGE
Sire of Dam HELLO PIERVILLE
10th
Dinard (2025)
17th
Dinard (2024)

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