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

Pick-up/ drop-off for this trip is from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) or Bordeaux train station. Pick-up is scheduled for 4:00pm on Day 1 of the trip, and drop-off at the airport is around 11:00am on the last day. Please do not plan your departure flight until after 1:00pm on the last day. For any riders not able to arrive on the Sunday, a pick-up from Morcenx train station is possible for an extra cost on Day 2 of the trip or late on Day 1 of the trip (price is doubled after 9pm).

Tack: English saddle
Horses: Anglo-Arab, Thoroughbred and Totters
Pace: About 3 hours per day at a moderate pace
| Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level: Riding Level (Click for legend) (1 to 2.5 out of 5)    Beginner to Low Intermediate
Age: Min 13 Max 81
Weight: Max 190 lbs / 90 kg
Riders: Min 1 riders Max 4 riders


In order to take part in this program, no previous riding experience is required. However, participants need to be in good physical shape in order to make the most of their stay! 

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 10 years old can join the ride as long as they are accompanied by an adult. From 15 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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Riding Clinic in Southwestern France
Tour Code: IT-FRAN05
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Year round

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 02/04 - 02/11 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Low season 1 /4 Expired
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B 2024 06/16 - 06/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mid season 1 /4 Reserve
A 2024 07/14 - 07/21 8d / 7n 8 day trip - High season 1 /4 Reserve
A 2024 07/28 - 08/04 8d / 7n 8 day trip - High season 1 /4 Reserve
A 2024 08/11 - 08/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip - High season 1 /4 Reserve
B 2024 09/01 - 09/08 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mid season 1 /4 Reserve
B 2024 09/29 - 10/06 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mid season 1 /4 Reserve
B 2024 10/20 - 10/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Mid season 1 /4 Reserve
C 2024 11/17 - 11/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Low season 1 /4 Reserve
C 2024 12/01 - 12/08 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Low season 1 /4 Reserve
C 2024 12/08 - 12/15 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Low season 1 /4 Reserve
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Tack: English saddle
Horses: Anglo-Arab, Thoroughbred and Totters
Pace: About 3 hours per day at a moderate pa...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Bordeaux
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