Equestrian centers and pony clubs Pyrénées-Atlantiques

On 40 ha the racecourse of Pau is the second in France after Auteuil for obstacle races. As a showcase for the city, the Pau meeting has become a mark of sporting excellence in Pau. From December to February, the winter meeting consists of 30 days of races with 239 races including quintés broadcast live on television. Classified as a National Pole, the Pau racecourse, thanks to the richness of its program, the quality of its facilities for men and horses, the very high level of services offered to professionals and the public, has no equivalent. As a leading trading center, it also attracts buyers looking for the rare pearl.

Le Carrousel Aquitain is an equestrian center and pony club offering a variety of services for riding enthusiasts. On a 4-hectare site, you'll find an enclosed stable with wooden boxes, an Olympic arena and a 40/20m riding arena. The pony club welcomes children aged 3 to 6 for group lessons on shetland ponies, while the riding center offers group lessons for beginners and advanced riders, for teenagers and adults. Boarding for horses and ponies is also available, with different formulas such as meadow or box. The center also offers various services to boarders, such as grooming and working. Hourly, half-day and full-day rides are available, as well as activities such as long rein work, breaking-in and horse therapy. The center also welcomes schoolchildren and groups, organizes internal and external competitions, and offers federal exams.

The equestrian club is the Pôle Equestre de Biarritz. Its aim? To make horse-riding a possible activity for everyone from the age of 3, surrounded by a professional teaching team to discover the world of horses. The Pôle Equestre has a closed riding arena, a covered arena, two riding arenas including an equestrian stadium, 3 tack rooms, lockers for owner-riders and 180 boxes. Meadows, a solarium and 5 paddocks for horses are also available on site.

Just 10 minutes from Bidache, the Poney-club des Iles team welcomes you in a safe, family atmosphere for an introduction to horse riding. From the age of 3, your children can be accompanied by DE instructors and gradually tame this intelligent, soft-coated creature. Whether outdoors in the riding arena or indoors in the indoor arena, this activity is available all year round, whatever the weather. During the school vacations, courses and rides are organized. Your children will love this privileged contact with ponies in the great outdoors.

Situated at the foot of the Rhune, the Centre Equestre Sainte-Hélène, the largest in the Basque Country, enjoys an exceptional setting between land and sea. Its outstanding facilities include a covered riding arena, a small arena, a stable for clubs and owners, a round pen, an equestrian stadium and a club house. From the age of 2 to the most experienced riders, a team of professionals is on hand all year round to guide, accompany and introduce you to the art of horsemanship.

This equestrian club, founded in 1956, has over 580 members, 5 grooms, 4 instructors and an instructor. Just 5 minutes from the beaches and the Chiberta forest, in the heart of the town, it's the ideal place to enjoy horse-riding as a leisure activity for all levels. The Club House, with its catering area, is equipped with teaching facilities: a covered riding arena, a "paddock" arena, a "sandpit" competition arena, a cross-country course...

Introductory and advanced sessions, hikes, walks and courses for adults and children are available all year round. Nestling between the River Nive and the mountains, the heights of Ustaritz offer a wealth of original nature walks. In addition, participation in local events such as the Andalusian parade in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the horse festival organized at the equestrian center are offered.

Near Bayonne, on the banks of the River Nive, surrounded by 15 hectares of meadows, a veritable paradise for the well-being of ponies, horses and riders, the "Niv'au Galop Club" riding center offers equestrian activities all year round. Children and adults are supervised by a qualified instructor; the center, which has a 40 x 20 and 15 x 15 riding arena, a 60 x 35 arena and boxes, also offers riding lessons. Preparation and improvement courses, dressage exams with accommodation. A recognized center.