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Meeting: Mimizan
Airport:   Bordeaux       Train station:   Morcenx
Transfer: Bordeaux airport    Distance: 110 km / 68 miles

Pick-up from Bordeaux airport (Hall A.) at 4:00pm on day one. Drop off on departure day at Bordeaux airport after 11:00am.

Tack: English saddle with saddle bag
Horses: Anglo-Arab, Thoroughbred and Totters
Pace: Moderate pace with lots of fast sections.
Riding approx. 5 hours per day (30 to 40 km daily)

| Walk | Trot | Canter | Gallop |
Level: Riding Level (Click for legend) (3.5 to 5 out of 5)    Strong Intermediate+
Age: Min 13 Max 81
Weight: Max 210 lbs / 95 kg
Riders: Min 4 riders Max 10 riders
(per riding group)
Max Capacity 15


Riding Level
This trek requires a rather good, fit intermediate rider confident at all paces and able to ride several hours over varied and sometimes challenging terrain. This ride is of moderate pace with frequent occasions of trots and gallops. To give more comfort, trotting or galloping is generally individually or by group of two, whether it is in forest or on the beach. Some group gallops on the beach are of course available.    
We are not riding nose to tail in order to give riders the opportunity to keep control of their own horse at the different paces.
This way of hacking also allows everyone to avoid the dust made by the riders at the front.
Our horses are used to be independent one from the others, and may stay walking when other horses are starting to trot or galloping in front of them! They stay under the control of the riders, and not under the group of horses.

Pace
During the 6 riding days of this trip, we cover between 30 and 35 km per day, spending between 5 and 6 hours in the saddle each day.

Horses 
We have 30 horses (mostly Anglo-Arabs) and 5 ponies. Most of them are born in our family farm.
Beauty, blood, intelligence, frankness, kindness, and generosity are the essential qualities we seek in the choice of our horses. Our horses are safe, brave and easygoing; well trained and very well-balanced. They horses live in herds in the outdoors. We take great care in providing horses with a good quality of life.

Staff
Guidance is guaranteed by qualified /certified equestrian guide of tourism (French professional certification: A.T.E., CQP ASA or BPJEPS Tourisme Équestre) having good regional knowledge and willing to let you discover the beauty of this area.

Children
Participants as young as 13 years old can join the ride as long as they are accompanied by an adult. From 16 years old, participants are welcome to join the ride non-accompanied. There are no discounts for children.



Passport and Visa Requirements: Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except: (a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport NoteFranc. more
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Cote d'Argent Ride
Tour Code: IT-FRAN08
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Feb - Nov

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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C 2024 02/11 - 02/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Expired
C 2024 03/03 - 03/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Expired
C 2024 03/17 - 03/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Expired
C 2024 03/31 - 04/07 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
C 2024 04/14 - 04/21 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
B 2024 04/28 - 05/05 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid) 4 /10 Reserve
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B 2024 06/16 - 06/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid) 4 /10 Reserve
A 2024 07/07 - 07/14 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High) 4 /10 Reserve
A 2024 07/21 - 07/28 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High) 4 /10 Reserve
A 2024 08/04 - 08/11 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High) 4 /10 Reserve
A 2024 08/18 - 08/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip (High) 4 /10 Reserve
B 2024 09/01 - 09/08 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid) 4 /10 Reserve
B 2024 09/29 - 10/06 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Mid) 4 /10 Reserve
C 2024 10/13 - 10/20 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
C 2024 11/10 - 11/17 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
C 2024 11/24 - 12/01 8d / 7n 8 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
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Tack: English saddle with saddle bag
Horses: Anglo-Arab, Thoroughbred and Totters
Pace: Moderate pace with lots of fast sectio...
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport: Bordeaux
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