Equestrian Centre of La Garangeoire

La Garangeiore offers equestrian activities for beginner to advanced riders : Lead Pony riding, riding lessons, trail riding, pony-games…

Lessons are given by a qualified instructor.

The cavalry consists of horses and ponies of various sizes and levels, this will allow us to select the right horse for the comfort and security of our riders.

Looking for a riding school in the Vendée?

The Equestrian Centre is also open to people outside the Campsite La Garangeoire, advance booking is requested.

For more information and to book please call us:

La Garangeoire Equestrian Centre & Pony Club
Saint-Julien des Landes – Vendée – France
Tel. +33 6 84 72 36 51 or +33 2 51 46 65 39.

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La Garangeoire Equestrian Centre Facility:

Arena of 1500 m2 (with lighting)
6 stalls
Saddlery
Trail obstacles in the forest, cavaletti
200 acres of woodland, forest and private roads. All around the lakes of La Garangeoire for the trail ridings.

An equestrian centre in Vendée

Cavalry

Throughout the year present:

the ponies Arabot, Karel, Noirault, Légende and Lex’us.
the horses Câline, Lover, Native, Nutela, Sultan and Vega.

in July and August they will be joined by “seasonal reinforcements”.
Then our cavalry counts 20 Shetlands, horse-sized ponies and horses.

Equestrian activities
Forest rides
Passion for horses

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Activities during high-season:

Together with the entertainers of the Kids Club, the instructors organize introductory activities for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Pony-games sessions (16,50 €)
An entertaining introduction to horseback riding – 1 pony for 2 or 3 children

Equestrian activities and rates:

Lessons by qualified instructors.

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Lead pony riding, from 3 years old:

by hand, with the parents : 14,50 €/30 mn
by hand, with a guide : 19,50 €/30 mn

Pony riding or horse riding lesson:

1 hour : 27,50 €

Pony-games:

1 hour : 16,50 €

Trail riding in forest:

1 hour : 29 €.
2 hours: 47 €.
5 hours card : 131 €.

Baby pony, from 3 years old:

10 lessons : 155 €.

Season Pass :

1 hour lesson per week, over 20 weeks: 340 €.

Introduction to horseback riding
Horse / Pony ride

Equine-assisted therapy* :

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT): Specific objectives are determined by the educational team, the caregiver, the family, the person him/herself (socialization, autonomy, motor skills, self-esteem, memorization, language, control of emotions… etc)