In 10,000 BCE stone-age humans hunted horses in the area now known as Solutré in Burgundy. These days a different relationship exists between these impressive animals and local Burgundians.

We spent a wet and chilly afternoon watching a horse jumping competition in the nearby town of Cluny. This medieval town is famous for its historic horse stud, the Haras national de Cluny, and proves a wonderful venue for the modern equestrian events which take place throughout the year.