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Jean-François Pigné is known for Mother Is Wrong (2018), Alex Hugo (2014) and Meurtres à... (2013).
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May 15, 2019 · Martin meets Jean François Pignon in the South of France and is shown the dynamic bond between man and horse. Catch up now on the ITV Hub: https://bit.ly/2Jj...
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- Jean-François Was Given His First Horse as A Present
- He Initially Performed with His Brother
- Jean-François Experience A Religious Conversion at The Age of 33
- The Gazelle Dynasty Lives on at Jean-François’ Yard
- He Has Six Children
- He Has Never Been Injured in His Show
- Jean-François Used to Take Part in Mainstream Sport
Jean-François has his father to thank for his unusual career. Aged 11 he was given Camargue filly, Gazelle, as a present to “bring him out of his shell”. “I was the third boy of five siblings and I was a bit of an introvert,” says Jean-François, who immediately felt a connection with the mare. “The feeling, it was funny, it wasn’t something I was e...
With Gazelle, Jean-François began developing his techniques — “I am still learning today” — and at 14 he was doing his first public performance. Initially he built up a company with his brother Frédéric, where they acted the roles of circus riders, and in 1991 he performed his first show without tack. The two brothers then went their separate ways ...
Aged 33 came a turning point for Jean-François. “Gazelle was very ill with a uterus infection and a vet came, but it wasn’t going well,” he remembers. “After six months of heavy treatment we weren’t sure if Gazelle would pull through. A friend asked: ‘Would you like me to pray for your horse?’ I said he could, but I didn’t believe in it. “So he put...
In total Jean-François has 17 horses, of which around 50% are from Gazelle’s bloodline. He still has the last of Gazelle’s daughters, 33-year-old Salsa, who performed with him at Olympia in 1997.
From two marriages, Jean-François has six children — ranging from a three-year-old to a 17-year-old. “One day I am keen for the younger ones to get involved in the show, if they are keen,” he says.
Despite what appears to be a dangerous show, Jean-François has avoided injury. “Horses are very claustrophobic animals, but they have freedom here. They never feel endangered and I am careful not to make big explosions with my movements.”
From the age of 14 to 20, Jean-François took part in endurance, showjumping and dressage, but he ended up not having time to pursue them and preferred the “freedom approach”.
Jean-François Pigné. Producer: Mother Is Wrong. Jean-François Pigné is known for Mother Is Wrong (2018), Alex Hugo (2014) and Marjorie (2014).
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Jan 4, 2016 · Meet the amazingly talented Jean-Francois Pignon -- a man who can ride two horses at the same time.
