#13 - Allan Léon, entre piste et transmission, une vie d'endurance

#13 - Allan Léon, Between Track and Passing On His Knowledge: A Life of Endurance For this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Allan Léon, who has successfully combined his two passions, running and horses, to build his career in endurance riding. Today, he is a rider, trainer, breeder, selector, and instructor, working at all levels of the sport. In this episode, we discussed the beginning of his journey, his partnership with Spirit de Crouz, marked by some memorable moments, and also the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon. Allan Léon also shares his experience as an international instructor, particularly within the FEI Solidarity program, which recently took him to Southern Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Finally, we discussed his role as selector for the Swiss Team. The interview is rich in detail, as we covered all aspects of his professional career, from high-level sport to passing on his knowledge… Enjoy listening! 🎧 CONTENTS 00:01:30 Introduction: From passionate rider to professional in the discipline 00:21:00 Meeting with Spirit de Crouz 00:32:00 2018 World Equestrian Games Tryon 00:50:00 Victory in Florac 00:55:00 Trainer worldwide 00:59:00 FEI Solidarity: Mission to Southern Africa, Autumn 2024 01:19:00 FEI Solidarity: Mission to the United Arab Emirates, February 2025 01:37:00 Selector and coach of the Swiss National Team