A former show jumping and eventing rider, Christophe has 30 years of experience in equestrian competition. At the same time, he studied medicine and quickly specialized in ENT and head and neck surgery in Lyon then in Bourg-en-Bresse. Passionate about horseback riding, he bought a stud farm and underwent agricultural scientific training in order to become a farmer. Soon to retire, he now wishes to focus on his lifelong passion by offering numerous services to Haras d'Illiat.