FRANCE ON HORSEBACK |
Horse riding tours and equestrian holidays in France |
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Since 1998, Ride in France is dedicated to horse riding tours and equestrian holidays in France.
Ride in France is part of Randocheval, the leading French equestrian agency, which offers rides in more than 50 countries. We even have our own travel agency in Mongolia!
No need to say that our team of French horse lovers has the best knowledge about horseback holidays in our own homeland!
Be ready for the equestrian adventure of a lifetime in France!
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Whether you are dreaming of fairy castles or enjoying French cuisine and wines, we have a ride for you! Discover our "special interest rides" to find your dream equestrian vacation in France ...
Read carefully all the information about our tours. Once you have chosen your ride, contact us to check the availability.
We will send you a booking form, you just have to fill it and send it back.
Payment is done very easily through wire transfer or credit card. You will receive the voucher and all necessary information as soon as the booking and payment has been completed.
It is important that you prepare your riding holidays to make the most of your equestrian adventure!
The following pages should answer all your questions about France, French horses and how to prepare your horseback vacation. Feel free to contact us if you need more detailed information.
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The department of Corrèze is located in the region of Limousin and is the ideal place for beautiful horse rides in the middle of a preserved nature. |
This region is full of singular and preserved natural sites. You will ride between rivers and falls, through bogs and forests, and a thousand of paths running across millennial landscapes... This is idyllic scenery to get initiated to western riding or for an itinerant riding tour in full nature if you are an advanced rider. |
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Day 1 - Welcome
You will arrive between 6:00 pm and 08:00 pm at the Tréphy, where you will have some time to settle down in your room and have a first look of our equestrian farm and its environment before a homemade dinner.
Day 2 - Introduction to ethological and western riding approach
We will start our stay with a day of introduction to our approach of ethology and western riding. The morning will take place between talks and practical ethology workshop with school horse herd observation ! The specific ethological optics constituting the framework of the interactions with our horses on foot as well as in the saddle, will be presented to you with passion by Laetitia, who will then accompany you for the creation of the rider-horse couples.
We will continue with the preparation and the western equipment of the horses, following by a sequence in career. Thus, we will allow the necessary time for you to familiarize with our approach to western ethological riding and the specific technique associated with it, and for you to bond with your horse before the outdoor rides. (A short ride may be possible to end the day).
Day 3 - Massif des Monédières
After returning to our horses and revised according to the needs the learning of the day before, we will leave at the rhythm of the horses and riders riding at the heart of the Massif des Monédières, to discover even more the natural environment of this territory : the blueberry and heather landes and the holly beechwood. From one small valley to the other, we will ride to an orientation table from where we will be able to see further than the Millevaches plateau, the Cantal mounts and the Massif od Sancy ! Our progression will lead us through the magnificent Landes of the Natura 2000 zone of the Monédières and the majestic beechwoods... Back at the equestrian farm, we will, one last time, take care of our horses, then it will be time to say "goodbye".
It's possible to stay an extra night on site (extra night and/or dinner to be booked preferably when registering).
(*: The itinerary can be adjusted. The activity of the day 3 can be a day of riding with picnic or two lopps with lunch at the equestrian farm)
Day 1 - Welcome
You will arrive between 6:00 pm and 08:00 pm at the Tréphy, where you will have some time to settle down in your room and have a first look of our equestrian farm and its environment before a homemade dinner.
Day 2 - Introduction to our approach of ethology and western
We will start our stay with a day of introduction to our approach of ethology and western riding. The morning will take place between talks and practical ethology workshop with school horse herd observation ! The specific ethological optics constituting the framework of the interactions with our horses on foot as well as in the saddle, will be presented to you with passion by Laetitia, who will then accompany you for the creation of the rider-horse couples.
We will continue with the preparation and the western equipment of the horses, following by a sequence in career. Thus, we will allow the necessary time for you to familiarize with our approach to western ethological riding and the specific technique associated with it, and for you to bond with your horse before the outdoor rides. (A short ride may be possible to end the day).
Day 3 - From one valley to another in the heart of the Monédières...
After returning to our horses and revised according to the needs the learning of the day before, we will leave to immerse ourselves in the rhythm of the horses and theirs riders, in the peaceful atmosphere and characteristic landscapes of the Millevaches Regional Natural Park. Thus, we will ride from one valley to antoher in the heart of the Monédières, according to the inspiration... Regardless of the day's itinerary, there is no lacks of country paths, varied natural areas and beautiful views in this semi-mountainous and sparsely populated region.
Day 4
During this day, we will get accros the most famous natural areas of the Massif des Monédières. We will reach the Suc au May to contemplate from the orientation table the blueberries and heather moorlands of the Natura 2000 area and the open landscapes up to the Monts d'Auvergne ! We will then go, still through thick and thin, to the Monediere Organic Farm. Here, they value the picking and transformation of wild blueberries, a limousine sheep breeding, and a market gardening. We will find space in our saddlebags to bring home local products !
After having groomed our horses for the last time, it will be time to say "goodbye".
It's possible to stay an extra night on site (extra night and/or dinner to be booked preferably when registering).
Important: The above itinerary is provided on an indicative basis and our guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary.
| Trails to discover western riding or for novice riders (3 or 4 days days) - 2024 |
| March 30 to April 01 (3 days) | 320 € | warranty deparure> sign up |
| April 05 to 07 (3 days) | 320 € |
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| April 12 to 14 (3 days) | 320 € | available >sign up |
| April 17 to 19 (3 days) | 320 € |
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| May 03 to 05 (3 days) | 320 € | warranty deparure >sign up |
| May 24 to 26 (3 days) | 320 € | available >sign up |
| June 28 to 30 (3 days) | 320 € | available >sign up |
| July 06 to 08 (3 days) | 320 € |
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| July 12 to 14 (3 days) | 320 € | available >sign up |
| July 26 to 28 ( 3 days) | 320 € |
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| August 05 to 07 (3 days) | 320 € | warranty deparure >sign up |
| August 19 to 21 ( 3 days ) | 320 € |
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| September 06 to 08 (3 days) | 320 € |
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| April 08 to 11 (4 days) | 475 € | warranty deparure > sign up |
| April 20 to 23 (4days) | 475 € | |
| May 17 to 20 (4days) | 475 € | |
| July 09 to 12 (4days) | 475 € | available>sign up |
| July 22 to 25 (4days) | 475 € | |
| August 08 to 11 (4days) | 475 € | available >sign up |
| August 22 to 25 (4days) | 475 € | |
| September 02 to 05 (4days) | 475 € | available >sign up |
| Supplements and special fares - 2024 | |
| Small group supplement if on the day of the departure, the final group consists of only two riders, a supplement of 125€ (3 days riding) or 190€ (4 days riding) is to be paid on site | |
| Single room supplement if you travel alone (to be paid on the spot) |
15 € / night |
- The above described tour on a full board basis
- All the drinks
- The financial guarantee of funds deposited in Ride in France (see "why ride with us ?")
- Transport to arrive at the meeting place
- Extra night before the riding tour
- Booking fees 15€/person
- Transfer from and to the Bugeat train station
- Extra charge for a single bedroom
- Personal expenses
- Optional insurances: more information
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Horses
We have a dozen of Quarter horse and half Quarter breeds. Most of them were born in the farm. They are well-trained and experienced. They size between 1m45 and 1m65. They live in herd and love trailing! Whatever is your level, you will find your perfect partner for this riding tour.
Tack
Western saddle with classical or western net. Recommended riding ability |
Good to know
Children are accepted from 8 years old if accompanied, and alone from 14 years old if they have the suitable riding ability.
Helmets are recommended for adults and compulsory for minors.
Equestrian helmets can be provided by the equestrian centre.
Maximum rider size: 1m95 – Maximum weight: 110kg.
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To discover the Correze region, you will be accompanied by Patrice or Laetitia, professional and passionnate guides, who will know how to share their love for their region and for western riding. |
Logistic You have saddlebags to carry your material and picnic. |
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Accommodation Your accommodation is a guesthouse or a hostel in the equestrian farm with a possibility to have a double, triple or quadruple room. Meals We carry our picnic in the saddlebags, and have it in full nature. |
Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide.
Group size: For a group from 2 to 9 riders maximum. If there are only 2 riders signed up on the day of the departure, a small supplement "small group" will be added. It will be paid on the spot. It will be canceled as soon as there is a third rider signed up.
Arrival airport / train station:
No transfers. Possibily to rent a car at the Uzerche train station.
It is possible to have an extra night from 50 € / person.
Please, report to your travel book if you want this service.
It is a pleasant western riding trail. You will enjoy the nice Regional Natural Park and the historical and cultural heritage of this region. |
"Really rewarding trail, first, because of Laetitia, who is really passionnate about her job, her horses and her region, and hten because of the peace we can find in these places. We haven't met anyone else on the paths and we discovered magnificent tops. The horses are really endearing." - Aurélie C. (2019)
"It was a wonderful riding tour with majestic landscapes. The guide was very kind and professionnal. I advise you to go there." - Stéphane M. (2017)
"Perfect riding tour with perfect people!." - Alice M. (2017)
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