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Horse Riding in the Vendée
Throughout
the Vendée you will find numerous establishments that cater for those
who have a passion for horse riding, or for those who just want an hour
or two with friends or family on horseback. If you want to take in the
wide skies and find those hidden treasures amongst the diverse
landscapes of the Vendée, then trekking on horseback or by horse drawn
caravan cannot be bettered, and you will find that here in the Vendée
there is a great deal to choose from.
Below are some of the centres that specialise in horse riding.
L'Aiguillon sur Mer. Ranch de Cacharel 02 51 29 42 82.
Pony riding 1-4 hrs. Beginners games
St. Radegonde des Noyers. Centre de Dressage. 02 51 27 04 92
Hire of carriage with driver, carriage driving courses.
Fontenay le Comte.
L'Etrier
Fontenaisien 02 51 51 11 34
Horse riding lessons,outings, courses
l'Ane Vert. 02 28 13
08 98
Trekking with a donkey, trips in Mervent forest and Marais Poitevin.
St Maurice des Noues and Vouvant. La Garreliere.
Bruno & Beatrice Ripaud Tel 02 51 00 81 55. www.ripaud-equitation.com
St Hilaire des Loges. Tel 02 51 52 13 71
Benet. Stable of the Marais. www.ecuriedumarais.com.
St. Hermine. Roulottes du sud Vendée. Horse drawn caravans. Tel 02 51 46 83 49
Talmont St.Hilaire.
Club Hippique Sablais, Talmont-saint-Hilaire. Tel 02 51 22 07 67
Le Pre Danseur,l'Anedret,Talmont-Saint-Hilaire. Tel 06 83 25 56 79
Les Ecuries de Grobreuil. Tel 06 83 28 96 77
Longville
Mandala Ranch
Horse and poney riding in the village and in the forest - chemin de la
Casse à la Bonne Femme -les Conches -85560 Longeville-sur-Mer- Tél. 06
33 74 40 44
Ranch Les Ecureuils.
30 bis, rue des Tulipes - Les Conches - 85560 Longeville-sur-Mer - Tel. 06 07 12 81 83 - 02 51 33 87 16
Breeding ponies and horses on sale.
Horse Riding from 1 hour to whole day (reservation). Livery - training - breeding - western riding.
Open the whole year.
La Roche-sur-Yon:
Ferme Equestre D'Emile Pat. La Combe, La Tablier, Tel 02 51 46 72 19.
Horse, donkey and carriage rides. Open April/Oct. www.emilepat.free.fr
Ferme Equestre Relais Bigaudiere. La Bigaudière, Aubigny
Tél: 02.51.07.95.59 Site : http://a-labigo.fr/ Hores/carriage rides
Ferme Equestre Les Borderies. Les Borderies, Saint-Florent-des-Bois
Tél: 02.51.07.74.12.
Les Ecuries De Salene La Chevrolière, Nesmy Tél: 02.51.46.75.02
www.ecuriesdesalene.com
Ferme Des Longs Crins. Les Basses Crèches, St Florent des Bois
Tél: 06.22.39.52.15
http://longscrins.free.fr
Les Crins Verts.
La Grange,Fougeré Tèl: 02.51.09.43.42
www.lescrinsverts.com
THE Lazy V.P Ranch. La Laiterie, Dompierre-sur-Yon Tèl: 02.51.07.56.93
http://lazyvpranch.monsite.wanadoo.fr
Les Ecuries de Monconseil. Monconseil, Les Clouzeaux
Tèl:
02.51.09.59.16 Horse & pony rides
Les Sables d'Olonne;
Sablais Horse-riding and Pony Club
Certified "Cheval Qualité France" & "Poney Qualité France"
standards. Horse and pony riding lessons for beginners and advanced
riders. First-rate facilities on a 5-hectare site.
Indoor manège, 3 outdoor schools, cross-country course.
Tarifs: 1 hour with horse €16, 1 hour with pony €13. Hand-led rides from €4 to €8 for 3 to 6 years old.
Open all year round. From Monday to Saturday from 10.00 a.m.to 7 p.m..
July-August from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m..
Sauveterre Horse-Riding Centre, Olonne-sur-mer
Located close to the forest and beaches of Olonne, the centre offers
horse and pony rides on the beach, in the forest or through the
marshes. Horse-riding lessons given by state-qualified instructors, from
beginners to advanced.
1 hour with horse €17. 2 hours with horse in the forest or the marshes
€30. 1/4 hour with pony €5 2 hours with horse on the beach
€35. 1/2 hour with pony €8
Belle Noue Horse-Riding Centre, Château d’Olonne
Indoor riding school. Horse and pony rides. From 3 yrs.1 hour with baby pony €13. 1 hour with horse €16
La Brissonière horse farm at Vairé
Horse and pony rides, and horse-drawn rides for all the family.
Introductory pony and harnessing course for 5 to 12 years olds.
St Jean de Monts; La Chevauchee des Dunes, Ave des Epines, Orouet, Tel. 06 87 48 12 97.
Club Hippique le Havre de Vie, Route du Mailleau. Tel 02 51 58 27 30.
Nellys Ranch. Rue du Moulin Casse. Tel 06 23 13 76 25.
St.Reverend. Centre Equestre de l'Aumariere. Tel.06 84 87 45 04.
Horse & pony riding.
Spectacles Equestrian every Tuesday & Friday evening, 20h to 22h Tarif 8€ under 10's 6€.
Haras de la Vendée. La Roche-sur-Yon.
Situated in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon in an 11 acre park, the Haras
de la Vendée is a real trip into the horse world. There is a regular
equestrian show put on throughout the year. Read more
Horse Racing. Hippodrome des Sables d'Olonne.
www.vendee-courses.com.
From June to late September, mainly trotting races but also some gallops.
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