As an equestrian school in a seaside resort, Centre Équestre le Marina's summer clientele meant that they have developed an accelerated learning method which means that a full beginner can enjoy the pleasure of riding out in complete security from the very first few riding sessions; this is also possible thanks to the adapted and well-trained horses.
You learn to catch horses in their paddocks, to clean, and tack them. You also learn psychology and the behavior of horses in different kinds of situations. Then, the goal of the courses is to learn them to make only arising trot, and arising canter and gallop, then to walk independently one from the others at all the paces, and to approach some jump on ditch or tree, by some exercises in the arena. You do not approach the sitting trot or sitting canter the first week!
Any full beginner with riding technique may finish the week with cantering alone on the beach with a good control of his balance and a quite good control of the horse. Then, they are ready to follow any kind of riding trails in the South of France if they want to come back riding with Centre Équestre le Marina.
You start the first lesson by riding in the arena and finishing outside in the forest. Then, the courses will be done by riding outside all week. The goal is to help beginners to be successful in front of all problems they may find with hacking out! To teach them to keep their horses under control at any pace, in individual evolution. To learn to be able to walk in front of the group, to control the pace and the speed with staying backside the other riders, to leave the group and come back to the group as they want.
During the one-week course, you will learn how to approach some jumps on a ditch or tree through some exercises in the arena.
Supervision
Lessons are guaranteed by the director of the riding school (certified international instructor and show jumping / dressage specialist), a qualified / certified riding teacher, or an equestrian guide of tourism (French professional certification: B.E. ,A.T.E., CQP ASA, or BPJEPS Tourisme Équestre) having good regional knowledge willing to let you discover the beauty of this area. English speaking guides available.
Typical day
The duration of the activity is 6 hours per day, with spending around 4 hours on a horse.
- 07:30 - 08:15 Free yoga session
- 08:15 Breakfast
- 09:00 Meeting at the riding center to learn how to take care and tack the horse, then to ride from 10 to 12 p.m.
- 13:00 Lunch
- Resting time in the afternoon / enjoy the swimming pool
- 15:30 - 18:30 Meeting at the riding center to spend 2 hours on the horse
- Free time for relaxation beside the swimming pool, sauna, yoga, and massage (optional extra)
- 20:30 Dinner
On Saturday (the last day), there will be a meeting at 09:00 a.m. for a full-day trip! The lunch is provided on the way by the Equestrian Center!