Lyon to host 2014 World Cup final

Following the withdrawal last week of Guadalajara’s bid to host the FEI World Cup jumping final in 2014, the FEI Bureau has today (14 September 2011) allocated the FEI World Cup jumping and dressage finals 2014 to Lyon. The French city was one of two bidders for the 2014 finals.

"We very much regret that Guadalajara (Mexico) was not able to comply with the FEI requirements within the time frame and we understand that they need some more time to put on a perfect event," said FEI secretary general Ingmar de Vos. "They are now working on a bid for the FEI World Cup final in 2015 and we look forward to receiving it.

"We are delighted to give the 2014 FEI World Cup finals in both jumping and dressage to Lyon and look forward to spectacular sport in France."

The FEI World Cup jumping and dressage finals 2014 will run from 16-20 April.