Born in Azeville, France in 1923, Alain spent the first years of his life in Canton Montebourg and more precisely, in the second largest farm in the area. A few years later, his family moved to Ravenoville, and settled in the Doddeville Farm. Meanwhile, Navet started riding horses, under the watchful eye of Captain Davaudet.
During World War 2, the Navet family produced horses for the army. Once the war ended Alain remained working with horses.
In 1947, the "Great Man" had developed a thirst for the bigger competitions, the Military competitions were just not enough for him. In Paris, he met Jean Orgeix, who helped him to find new sport horses.
After marrying the love of his life, the beautiful Hélène, they moved to Brucheville. After seven years, they became more successful at breeding horses. Alain, Hélène and their three children Sylvie, Thierry and Eric, soon moved to Longueville, which helped "towards the creation of a great team".
In 1970 the stud farm 'Haras de Baussy' was established. The stud farm had over 130 horses with 25 broodmares.
Alain's children soon proved to be prominent figureheads in the Equestrian World.
Sylvie became an international Show Jumping judge and is known for her kindness and attention to detail.
Thierry worked hard to make the affix 'de Baussy' an important and successful name in the sport.
Eric soon became a successful Show Jumper, following in his fathers foot steps. Soon he accumulated some amazing results, thanks to his passion and hard work.
Alain Navet had a lot of memorable wins, including :
• The Grand Prix of Amsterdam.
• Three Puissance wins.
• Victories in Dinard and La Baule.
He was also member of the French Nations Cup team on 6 occasions and was selected for the Toyko Olympics, but had to withdraw due to the injury of his horse.
Alain Navet was a great horseman who produced horses to the highest level, he will be truly missed in the equestrian community.
Everyone here at Equnews would like to extend their condolences to the Navet family and to everyone that knew him.
