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Thank you for visiting
La Landelle Equestrian Centre¹s Internet
site.
"La Landelle" lies between Baugé and Saumur at the crossroads of the
forests of Chandelais and Monnaie. Here, horse lovers, whether beginners
or experienced riders, can go for rides in small groups of up to 6 people,
according to level, in complete safety.
The Centre also offers lessons for beginners in the school, courses for all
levels and can arrange for French Equestrian Federation (FFE) exams to be taken.
There are also one or two-day rides which will allow you to discover the
countryside around Baugé and the Loire Valley.
Golden rules: Safety Fun A
passion for horses
The Equestrian Centre is open every weekend and also during the week by
appointment.
We guarantee you a complete change of scenery in relaxing and secure
surroundings.
The staff are fully qualified with national diplomas.
There is a choice of good accommodation close by.
Our method of teaching
Horse riding is a sport, a hobby and a relationship
with a fantastic animal.
The Horse
The welcome given to riders, whatever their level, is very important as it
greatly influences their view of riding. Well-schooled horses, good
quality tack and equipment and pleasant surroundings and organisation by
fully-qualified staff are the trump cards of our equestrian centre, which is
dedicated to a common passion: horsemanship.
We believe it is even more important to give a good welcome to beginners because
the first experience will stay fixed in the rider's mind for the rest of his
life. Every rider remembers the first time he rode a horse; everyone
has a story to tell, often jokingly as many of them accept afterwards that it
could have gone better .
At the La Landelle Equestrian Centre, a session lasts an hour and a half. Everyone
is greeted and introduced to each other. They are shown the tack room so
they can choose a hard hat (these are cycling helmet-style and are very light
and ventilated). Experienced riders prepare their horses under the
watchful eye of the instructor who is ready to give any advice required.
The beginners horses will already have been prepared and the time is used for
a theory class where the main safety rules are explained. Basic
instruction is given on the best way to lead a horse, to take it in the school
and out on a ride.
The horses are used to being out in the field together all year round. Thus
they establish a group spirit where the dominant and dominated are present.
It is the instructor's job to note this and to take account of the
pecking order that has been established.
After this first part, each rider goes to the horse that has been allocated to
him by the instructor. For those who ride throughout the year, a different
horse will be offered each week in order to progress and to avoid getting too
used to one horse. Clearly there will be favourites but it is equally
important for the rider to assess himself by comparing what he has learnt
and the difficulties he has encountered with each horse.
Mounting up takes place in the school having checked the girths and made sure
that the horses have been tacked up correctly. The beginners are assisted
individually by the instructor and placed in order. Before going out,
there is always a short practice which allows horse and rider to get to know
each other in an enclosed area! The riders then go out, accompanied by the
instructor. We take a maximum of 6 people for a ride in the forest,
walking with some trotting. There are rides using all three paces for
experienced riders.
Finally, on returning from the ride or at the end of the lesson, each rider
looks after his horse and the instructor discusses the session. After
everyone has washed their horse¹s bit and returned the tack to the tack room,
they are invited for a drink at the club house.
Proficiency courses are on offer as well as courses to try out different
equestrian activities such as TREC, dressage and rides of several days.
Word of mouth is the best advertisement!
Don't hesitate to contact us for more detailed information.
And spread the word about us!
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Please note!
No more hourly rates rather, a rate per session
At the La Landelle Equestrian Centre a session consists of:
Welcome and preparation of the horse
Warm up
Lesson or hacking out
Horse care grooming
Return of equipment and discussion of the session
Total time : about one and a half hours
Maximum 6 riders
Riders
Annual subscription for those riding all year round :
10 euros (those under 18) or 15 euros (over 18)
Single session : 15 euros
10 sessions paid in advance : 110 euros
Riders with their own horses
(schooling for horse and rider)
Single session : 12 euros
10 sessions paid in advance : 100 euros
Other Services
Lessons for beginners
Individual lessons : 28 euros
Schooling of the horse
Training courses and rides out
An introduction to the farrier's and saddler's crafts
Theory classes taking of French Federation exams
Preparation and taking of ŒGalops de pleine nature 1 4¹
Organisation of TREC competitions
For those riding all the year round, a Licence Cavalier Tourisme Equestre
(FFE Insurance) is compulsory.
Timetable of lessons or rides
10.30am 2.00pm 3.30pm
5.00pm 6.30pm (summer only)
(riders must arrive 30 minutes before the session starts)
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