Centre Équestre le Marina really thinks that:
- There is no horse in balance and of clear, understandable, and coherent communication without a rider in perfect balance.
- There is no good jumping horse without good basic training!
- As there is no good jumping rider, without good knowledge of the mechanics, good understanding of the locomotion, and respect of the horse. Actually, the main part of this art is in the conduct between jumps and not the crossing of obstacles.
Then, understandable method, reliable training with simple, clear, light, and effective actions, putting the horse in a perfect attitude, and convenient to the easy crossing of various obstacles is the purpose of Centre Équestre le Marina's teaching; education to those who want, within the reach of every concentrated and applied rider, taking up completely ordinary horses.
09:00 - 12:00 In the morning
1) Improving the position of the rider: stand up position (standing with good balance) - Exercising the three basic paces/gaits on a flat ground; approaching and passing over the jump.
2) Search of harmony between horse and rider, learning to work on the control of the horse balance, concerning changes of direction, change of pace/gait, change of speed, and in accordance with the different types of jumps.
3) Exercises on the approach of jumps when using various trajectories - Working on different balance according to "Right or Oxer"; working on the choice-of-foot at the reception according to the direction you choose, working on flying changes of the leg when appropriate.
4) Jumping a course of eight to 10 jumps by the end of the training program.
16:00 - 19:00 In the afternoon
1) Relaxed outdoor riding in the forest or on the beach.
2) Practical exercises on the rider’s position combined with the practice of controlling the gaits/paces and direction when jumping natural fences and coping with changing ground.
The courses start on Monday at 9 a.m. for groups of one to four people. The time provided for riding is approximately four hours a day. In order to ensure complete participation in this program, riders are asked to be in excellent physical condition. It is possible to exchange the outdoor riding in the afternoon against more work in the arena.
Centre Équestre le Marina's quality label
French championship
Numerous qualifications in French championships jumping club for more than 10 years, with regular classifications between the 2nd and 14th place.
- 1 champion of France in 2009
- 3 participations in 2013: 11th on 1.15m, 19th on 1.05m, and 28th on 0.95m
- 1 bronze medal in 2014: 1.05m
Championship of Aquitaine
- 1 Champion in CSO Club in 2010 and 2011
- 2 Champions in 2013 on 1.15m and 0.95m
Championship of Landes
- 4 Champions in Jumping in 2010
- 3 Champions in 2011
- 3 Champions in 2012
- 4 Champions in 2013
- 1 Champion Elite in 2014, 2015, and 2016