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LANDES : INTRODUCTION TO TRAIL RIDING AND FAMILY STAY...
Ride itinerary - Horses, tack & riding experience
Guides - Accomodation - Dates & rates - Book this ride
Guides - Accomodation - Dates & rates - Book this ride
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The Pays de Born stretches out in the middle of the biggest forest of Europe.
Between the wild marshes and ponds, come and discover, in the company of our
horses, which in the majority are Anglo-Arabs, the flora and fauna that makes
this site so delightful. In this abundance of greenery and chlorophyll, dominated by the fragrant flowers of broom in the Spring, the purple heather in Autumn, in paths that have the mixed fragrance of resin and iodine, each day will catch unawares, deer, stags, squirrels, hare, heron... whilst meandering along the paths. We suggest you 2 different programs of stay : - Introduction to trail riding (for beginners or first experience in trail ) - Equestrian family stay |
RIDE ITINERARY
INTRODUCTION TO TRAIL RIDING
We suggest you on that program to discover horse riding in open spaces, and particularly on outside trails in very small groups (1 to 6 riders). This program is suitable for beginners and first experience on trail.
Day 1 - Sunday
Meeting point to the riding center late afternoon. Dinner and night in hotel.
Days 2 to 5 - Monday to Thursday
We leave for a sensory discovery of the horses, his communications, his individual and collective behavour, with the other horses and with humans. Next we learn about the daily cares to give the horse (grooming, food,...). Next we learn about tack, his use, how to saddle, unsaddle... When you're ready we start to ride and slowly learn the 3 paces, riding essentialy in pine forests and beaches. Before to leave for 2 days trail ride in order to experience a real trail, we'll teach you how to read a map, use a compass, the safety rules....Breakfast, dinners and nights are spent in 2* hotel. Lunches are not included, in order you be free to discover the numerous places to eat nearby.
Days 6 and 7 - Friday and Saturday
We leave for a 2 days mini trail in order to apply all you learnt the 4 previous days.
We suggest you on that program to discover horse riding in open spaces, and particularly on outside trails in very small groups (1 to 6 riders). This program is suitable for beginners and first experience on trail.
Day 1 - Sunday
Meeting point to the riding center late afternoon. Dinner and night in hotel.
Days 2 to 5 - Monday to Thursday
We leave for a sensory discovery of the horses, his communications, his individual and collective behavour, with the other horses and with humans. Next we learn about the daily cares to give the horse (grooming, food,...). Next we learn about tack, his use, how to saddle, unsaddle... When you're ready we start to ride and slowly learn the 3 paces, riding essentialy in pine forests and beaches. Before to leave for 2 days trail ride in order to experience a real trail, we'll teach you how to read a map, use a compass, the safety rules....Breakfast, dinners and nights are spent in 2* hotel. Lunches are not included, in order you be free to discover the numerous places to eat nearby.
Days 6 and 7 - Friday and Saturday
We leave for a 2 days mini trail in order to apply all you learnt the 4 previous days.
Accommodation in 2* hotel in half board basis.
Day 8 - Sunday
Departure of the riders after breakfast.
Day 8 - Sunday
Departure of the riders after breakfast.
EQUESTRIAN FAMILY STAY
In family or with friends, we suggest you a 8 days flexible stay with accommodation in 2* hotel (breakfast included in July and August, and half board included all year long) and several horses horse riding to use when and as you want.
You can choose lessons to improve your technique, or decide to make a trail ride and join other rider for a few hours trail.
2 types of horse riding packages can be booked :
- 6 lessons a week (2h00 / lesson)
- 8 lessons a week (2h00 / lesson)
In family or with friends, we suggest you a 8 days flexible stay with accommodation in 2* hotel (breakfast included in July and August, and half board included all year long) and several horses horse riding to use when and as you want.
You can choose lessons to improve your technique, or decide to make a trail ride and join other rider for a few hours trail.
2 types of horse riding packages can be booked :
- 6 lessons a week (2h00 / lesson)
- 8 lessons a week (2h00 / lesson)
HORSES, TACK AND RIDING EXPERIENCE
Horses
We have about 20 anglo arab horses. The most part of them were born and schooled at the farm. They are all used to leave outside and do the trails all year long.
Tack
English tack. We don't accept your own saddle on this ride. Saddlebags are provided during the day to put your things inside. The helmet or riding hat is compulsory on that ride. We can provide you a helmet if necessary.
Riding experience
We have about 20 anglo arab horses. The most part of them were born and schooled at the farm. They are all used to leave outside and do the trails all year long.
Tack
English tack. We don't accept your own saddle on this ride. Saddlebags are provided during the day to put your things inside. The helmet or riding hat is compulsory on that ride. We can provide you a helmet if necessary.
Riding experience
The "Introtuction to trail riding" program is made for novice riders.
The "Equestrian falily stay" can be booked for any people from the novice rider to the advanced rider. Children are accepted from 13 years old if accompagnied by an adult. And minors from 15 years old are welcome on that ride. Maximum weight 95kg.
Important : Non riders are welcomed, numerous non riding acticvities are available on that part of the Atlantic Coast.
Important : Non riders are welcomed, numerous non riding acticvities are available on that part of the Atlantic Coast.
YOUR GUIDES
The ride is supervised by a Guide of Equestrian Tourism (ATE or GTE). They perfectly knows the region and will make them a great pleasure to make you discover.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Our riding center is located 400m from the Atlantic Ocean shoreline and in the heart of the pine forest.
During these 2 stays, you'll be accommodating in 2* hotel near the beach.
Single rooms available with supplement if you book as alone people.
Meals
During the trail, meals will allowed you to discover local gastronomy. Lunches are not included during the 4 first days during the "Introduction" and during the all stay if you choice the family stay program. Numerous places to eat nearby.
During the trail, meals will allowed you to discover local gastronomy. Lunches are not included during the 4 first days during the "Introduction" and during the all stay if you choice the family stay program. Numerous places to eat nearby.
DATES AND RATES
| Introduction to trail riding 2010 (departures on request all year long except in July and august) | ||
| All year except July and August | 874 € |
available |
| July and August | 940 € |
available |
- Single Supplement : 140 €
- Extra night in Single Room : 88 €
- Extra night in Double Room : 65 €
| Equestrian Family Stay 2010 | 6 lessons |
8 lessons |
| All year except July and August | 589 € |
689 € |
| July and August | 707 € |
791 € |
- Single Supplement : 161 €
- Extra night in Single Room : 85 €
- Extra night in Double Room : 65 €
For all these programs, if you're booking alone, you'll have to book in single room.
Included
- the introduction or family stay as describe in half board basis,
- Total and unlimited financial guarantee (APS) of all payments made to us (see "why ride with us ?"), - Protection of the French Law for travel consumers who book through French travel agencies (see "why ride with us ?").
- Total and unlimited financial guarantee (APS) of all payments made to us (see "why ride with us ?"), - Protection of the French Law for travel consumers who book through French travel agencies (see "why ride with us ?").
Not included
- transport to and from the meeting point (Landes),
- transfers from and to the closest train station of Morcenx SNCF (30 € per person per way, to pay directly),
- lunches during the 4 first days (on the Introduction program) and all lunches during the family stay,
- diners during july and august,
- drinks,
- personal expenses,
- any other service or optional visit entries, personal expenses
- tips,
- a tour to discover other regions of France before or after the trail (castle life, golf training, thalassotherapy spas...), see our "after ride proposals".
- optional insurances.
- transfers from and to the closest train station of Morcenx SNCF (30 € per person per way, to pay directly),
- lunches during the 4 first days (on the Introduction program) and all lunches during the family stay,
- diners during july and august,
- drinks,
- personal expenses,
- any other service or optional visit entries, personal expenses
- tips,
- a tour to discover other regions of France before or after the trail (castle life, golf training, thalassotherapy spas...), see our "after ride proposals".
- optional insurances.
BOOKING - MORE INFORMATION
Contact Anthony, the specialist for this horse riding tour ...
GENERAL INFORMATION
DURATION
Introduction to trail riding
8 days / 7 nights / 6 days horseback activities.
Equestrian family stay
8 days / 7 nights / 6 or 8 courses (2h00 long) on horseback.
8 days / 7 nights / 6 days horseback activities.
Equestrian family stay
8 days / 7 nights / 6 or 8 courses (2h00 long) on horseback.
LANGUAGE
English / French speaking guide.
GROUP SIZE
From 1 to 6 riders on the "Introduction to trail riding" program.
From 1 rider on the stay.
From 1 rider on the stay.
MEETING POINT
Meeting point directly to the riding centre (Mimizan).
Possibility of road transfer from Morcenx train station (30 € per person per way, to pay directly). In that case, you must plan a train arriving in Morcenx at 1.20pm.
Possibility of road transfer from Morcenx train station (30 € per person per way, to pay directly). In that case, you must plan a train arriving in Morcenx at 1.20pm.
CLIMATE
This part of France enjoys an oceanic climate, with quite hot summers (25°C)but usually windy days. But evenings can be fresh, so don't forget your hot sweater.
HEALTH
There are no specific health formalities and emergency medical treatment is as widely available in the country.
ENTRY FORMALITIES
A valid passport is required of all foreigners entering France, except people living from a Schengen agreement country for who a valid ID card is enough.
All foreign citizens who wish to come to France must be able to present regulatory proof of the purpose of their stay, means of support and accommodation. In some cases, they need a visa to enter France. Visas must be applied for before leaving for France at a French consular office.
France is a member of European Union. No visa is required for citizens of other EU states.
No visa is required for US visitors staying less than 3 months.
Please check these informations at your local French embassy.
