For France the sale is a sporty loss, looking forward to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Earlier it was announced Kevin Staut's Urhelia Lutterbach (Helios de la Cour II) also found a new rider.

Deroubaix and Timon d'Aure were one of the strong teammembers for France at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon. The pair placed on an individual 9th place in Tryon.