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!

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!

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.

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.

Elisabeth de Corbigny is the "woman who whispers in the ear of horses". She is a whisperer who educates horses of course, but especially riders. If you have the slightest behavioral problem with your horse, or if you wish to discover this method of understanding the animal, she will teach you how to establish a relationship of respect, trust and harmony with your mount. Elisabeth organizes courses of one or more weeks or weekends.

The Bernicaze farm offers to discover the region on horseback. All the horses are born and raised at the farm and are particularly well adapted to the terrain. Adeline accompanies these 2 or 3 hour outings where panoramic views and forest trails will enchant you. Day trips or hikes of several days, in the heart of the Pyrenees (Gavarnie, National Park...), are also possible. Courses are organized for children from 8 years old.

The L'Etrier riding school welcomes you at the gates of Cahors in an ideal location, with horses and ponies, supervised by qualified instructors. Initiation and improvement, rides by the hour or by the day, accompanied rides, information on the spot. The instructors are particularly friendly and nothing is left to chance to make this moment, whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, a privileged moment. Possibility of pony training from 3 years old.

This equestrian center is located on a 7-hectare estate not far from the Manciet campsite. It offers a range of riding options for the general public. Horse-riding enthusiasts can come and take lessons on the estate and take part in tailor-made courses organized according to their desires: archery, dismounted work, free-riding work, dressage, cross-country, boarding courses. Four boarding options are also available. Equivolt also specializes in events and shows, catering for both private and public events.

The EQUIPYRENE network has been in place for more than 25 years and its goal is to bring together, for all the Pyrenees, a dozen equestrian guides, founders of the Bureau des Guides Equestres Transpyrénéens (BGET), but also other equestrian professionals such as riding schools or equestrian lodges, or even saddlers... A very valuable address for those who want to experience a Pyrenean trek and its 3,000 kilometers of trails.

Club Hippique de Las Rives is a paradise for horse and pony lovers. Nestled in the heart of a 70-hectare estate, crossed by a small river and surrounded by magnificent scenery at the foot of the Pyrenees, the club offers an ideal setting for horse riding. Easily accessible, it lies between Foix and Pamiers, just 60 km from Toulouse, 145 km from Perpignan and 180 km from Montpellier. The Pujols airfield is just 4 km away, and Toulouse Blagnac international airport is some 50 km away. The club offers courses and competitions, and also organizes club events.