Horse Riding Training Holidays (long)

Riding starts on the following morning with an introduction session to meet the horses and asses your level.

We will discuss your experience and ambitions, then create a special program for you. All levels of rider are welcome (from beginner to advanced).

You will ride schoolmasters and ex-competition horses. Beginners will start with handling the horse, brushing and cleaning the hooves, putting on the saddle and bridle, ready to be ridden. The first mounted sessions are in the indoor small school where they can safely learn the basics. Riders will work on position, controlling the horse, use of the arena space, and understanding how the horse is working underneath them.

The training sessions will be both fun and challenging, with the primary aim to teach horsemanship - handling the horse and preparing for riding, general riding skills with good technique to build confidence and so develop a calm, relaxed, and positive rider and a happy horse. 

There are a number of excursions that we can arrange for you including a chateau visit and wine tasting, a visit to Bordeaux, an afternoon at the spa, or a trip to a regional horse show to see international show jumping. During the summer months, an afternoon at the lake - swimming and trying the inflatable obstacle course. Or a gentle paddle down the gorgeous river in a kayak or double canoe.

Lessons are in pairs or individually and programs are discussed and created based on your experience and expectation. 
For more advanced riders, the horses love jumping, and it is linked to relevant flatwork and dressage - with exercises to improve arena skills. 

Interested in food and wine? You may visit situated near Bordeaux, and Saint Emilion - this lovely part of France has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe.

Beginners wil train in a small areans when more advanced riders will ride in the larger outdoor arena, working at higher level flatwork, poles, and basic grids and onto jumping exercises and course riding. 

Our experienced horses are light in the mouth and fabulously schooled. They will introduce their riders to the importance of solid basics and higher-level flatwork. Riders keen to work on their jumping skills will ride exercises including small jumps, and progress to bigger jumps and courses.

We work at developing a strong and effective position, learning how to balance and control your horse on course, and riding forward confidently with a clear plan - the key to successfully competing.

Choose the amusement of the day:

• Coutras for shopping, small restaurants, train station - 5 minutes
• St Emilion for wine tasting, Chateaux tours, outdoor cafes, and high-end restaurants - 20 minutes
• St Seurin sur L'Isle for canoeing and kayaking - 20 minutes
• Libourne for Lake amusement park, pizza, and restaurants - 20 minutes
• Bordeaux for City exploring, Wine museum, restaurants, cultural displays, theatre, cinema, etc. - 50 minutes
• West Coast beaches for Arcachon, Lacaneau, Biscarrosse, and numerous small beaches.
• Also cycling in the many pine forests - 1 hour and 30 minutes
  
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You will get top-class instruction from dynamic trainers - Johnny who is an ex-international show jumping rider and the elite UK show jumping coach and Jackie, a motivational trainer and instructor with over 30 years of experience. 

The last day of riding is on Friday, with guests departing on Saturday morning, after breakfast.

Breakfast.

Transfer back to the airport.