Equestrian centers and pony clubs Midi-Pyrénées

Put on your chainmail and welcome to Parc Durandal! Admire the picturesque characters and show horses, thrill to the equestrian fights and stunts, and savor the humor that makes this site a must-see in the Lot. The action and dialogue are a real treat! These "horsemen" put on breathtaking shows: in 2024, discover the new show "Les hippiques jeux d'Olympe"! Delightful, unforgettable moments in a pleasant, shady setting. Not to be missed!

Just a few minutes from Prat-de-Cest and Bages, and only 10 minutes from Narbonne, visit the Maza stables. Margaux, a state-qualified instructor, offers private lessons. Short or long-term dressage courses are also available. Experienced riders can explore the landscape of garrigue, pine forests and ponds, and enjoy a ride with a minimum of 4 gallops to a unique viewpoint. Here, you'll be able to ride without using the roads, following the random paths for a moment of pure complicity with your horse.

For over 20 years, La Cabane du Daladel has welcomed you to a protected, wild and private site in the heart of the Camargue: the Listel estate. Come with your family, your partner or your friends to explore the ponds and marshes, the bull herds and enjoy a sunset by the sea. You'll enjoy a warm welcome and personalized guidance as you discover this magnificent estate. For the more leisurely among you, we recommend the horse-drawn carriage ride, and for experienced riders, the sporty ride!

This equestrian centre takes care of you, whether you are a rider or a beginner, to help you discover the Grau-du-Roi area during a one to three hour ride. The Mas de l'Espiguette team will show you the beauties of the Camargue through its marshes and fine sandy beaches. For more than 40 years, the Granier family welcomes you to share their passion for horses and their knowledge of the region. Whether for a playful or sporting activity, with family or friends, you will spend a unique moment here.

The Monts d'Aubrac equestrian centre puts its animals, horses and ponies at the service of made-to-measure discoveries. In addition to introductory sessions, courses and lessons, it offers accompanied rides through the great outdoors, as well as training courses. In these cases, we sleep in the gîte of the equestrian farm. The mistress of the house, who is as comfortable in the kitchen as she is at the reception, provides the meals: sausage and truffade, Aubrac aligot meat, Aubrac tea, blueberries?

The Équestre Equestrian Centre is located five minutes from the city centre, within the riding complex of the town of Montauban, close to the racecourse and the national stud-gate. The centre offers sports and entertainment activities: CSO (obstacle contest contest), training, internships with exams (Gallop 1 to 7), hiking, endurances, pony games and walks organised in whole days. Amazing outlet of everyday worries!

Close to the Gouffre de l'oeil Doux, between Saint-Pierre and Les Cabanes de Fleury, this beautiful Conservatoire du Littoral property offers a wide range of activities. Its 630 hectares are ideal for hiking, horse-riding and mountain biking. A mini-farm housing cows, donkeys, billy goats, goats, pigs, rabbits and other animals is also available to visit. In fine weather, pony rides for children are also available. Everything you need for a great family outing!

This municipal equestrian centre, lost in the countryside and kept by a young and friendly team, welcomes small and large according to several formulas: lessons from horse or pony, stages courses and galops, ponies rentals, hiking. It is a cavalière of state patent that guides walks and teaches classical horse riding.

The Comité Départemental de Tourisme Equestre de l'Aude offers a wide range of activities and services for riders. Their website provides information on the various structures and associations affiliated to the French Equestrian Federation that issue equestrian tourism licenses.

Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc is home to the "2 JOURS DE MONTCUQ" equestrian endurance competition. This legendary race on the CEI*** calendar is a not-to-be-missed event for equestrian enthusiasts. With 200 kilometers to cover over 2 days and 2000 meters of accumulated ascent, the Montcuq event is reputed to be one of the most demanding. Participants will have the opportunity to discover the magnificent landscapes of the Quercy Blanc region while testing their equestrian skills. For those wishing to attend the competition, accommodation and restaurants are available in the town.

The Comité Départemental de Tourisme Equestre Ariège (CDTE 09) is an equestrian tourism center based in Foix, Ariège. It works in partnership with the Conseil Général to develop equestrian itineraries in the region. The CDTE provides information on itineraries, local and regional events, and facilities for outdoor riders. The CDTE website is regularly updated and offers a wealth of information for horseback riders. The CDTE's head office has been transferred to the tourist development agency, enabling close collaboration with other tourism players. The CDTE also organizes events such as Journée de l'attelage, Cheval et Patrimoine and Randacheval. In 2014, the number of equestrian tourism licensees exceeded 600, which is a respectable figure for the department.

Didier, a state-qualified instructor and equestrian tourism guide, loves horses and makes them loved. Horses and ponies are waiting for you, whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider. You will be able to initiate and perfect yourself up to competition. A la carte courses are even planned for the more experienced. The rides will make you discover the Lot. A complete and pedagogical approach to horses, and a playful learning experience for this equestrian centre in the middle of nature.

This equestrian center specialized in ethological teaching will make you discover the horse differently. The meeting of man and animal in the middle of nature. On nearly 100 hectares, ponies, donkeys and horses evolve in a wild and preserved environment. Elise teaches you to trust, listen and respect the animal. She offers courses, workshops and summer camps for adults, children and teenagers. With her gentleness, her kindness and her perpetual good mood, Elise transmits true values shared between equine and human ethology.

L'écurie des Dunes is first and foremost an equestrian centre approved by the French Riding Federation. You can take lessons there all year round or follow riding courses during the holidays, or register your children for pony club courses. But l'écurie des Dunes is also a well placed centre on the road to l'Espiguette, surrounded by campsites and holiday centres. So why, during your holidays, don't you take the opportunity to visit the écurie des Dunes and discover a typical equestrian centre of the region.

Magnificent horses to accompany you on rides between beach and marsh! In addition to its year-round riding school and pony club activities, the center offers rides of 30 minutes to 2 hours, to discover the fauna and flora of the Camargue. An equestrian getaway in contact with nature. If you're an experienced rider, prefer spring or autumn, when you'll enjoy more challenging rides, in the rebirth of nature or in the tawny colors of the late season. A great way to discover the treasures of the Camargue.

Lovers of outdoor activities are welcome in the Montagne Noire, in this haven of peace, dedicated to peaceful strolls. Le Petit Paradou is an ideal leisure area for children aged 3 to 15: signposted pony rides, acrobatic courses close to the ground, various workshops to discover animal life, learn about bird nesting boxes, insect shelters, fishing rods, or learn about gardening... A mini-farm enables visitors to familiarize themselves with goats, chickens, turtles and rabbits, from an early age.

Come and discover the traditional wooden family ranch "Le Petit Sam" between sea, pond and Canal du Midi. Take advantage of a range of options: rides, hikes, strolls, riding lessons, competitions, leisure activities on pony or horseback. Beginners can try out a ride supervised by a qualified instructor. You'll discover the salt marshes, the plain and the surrounding area, such as La Maïre and Les Orpellières. Equestrian shows are also organized in summer and during the Béziers bullfighting festivals. A unique place for the whole family to enjoy!

For a few years, Mr Lefevre has welcomed equestrian sports enthusiasts from the Biterroise region. A real riding school. A covered career, a lot of enclos, a horse-stables, and a selection of EFE and Youth and Sports for mentoring training. All levels are proposed, from initiation to competition, in all disciplines: obstacle jump, training, full competition. 22 horses and 10 ponies are available for those who don't have their mounts, the centre also works with the kids in club formula and offers horse hosting services. Every year, he organizes, on the last weekend of July, a national equestrian contest that can bring up to 700 participants.

This small equestrian centre in the lowland at the bottom of the village offers horse and pony rides on time, half day or day. The approach to hiking and coaching is carried out by a tour of equestrian tourism.

Isabelle and Frédéric Favrot's pony club welcomes children and teenagers, and offers a gîte, all supervised by four qualified teachers. Young riders are welcomed from the age of 4, with a programme of games to music and pony rides with the help of parents. For the older ones, the riding centre also offers initiation, improvement, the passage of the gallops until the competition. It is possible to go for walks and rides.