Horse Riding & Racing

Les Ecuries du Breuil* - offers riding lessons, competitions, livery, breaking and schooling. With superb hacking, indoor and outdoor schools they can accomodate complete beginners to experienced riders. Holiday makers welcome. Situated near Hanc (79) approx 30 minutes drive. Tel: 05 49 29 85 35 Fax: 05 49 29 85 35

La Vallee des Cerfs* - With a warm welcome Anne and Patrick await you to their typical farm of the Poitou region with deer breeding, an equestrian centre and farm animals. Horse riding, pony riding and donkey riding all available by the hour or longer. Tel: 05 49 48 89 65 Website: www.cerfcheval.com

*English spoken

Centre Equestre le Clos des Groges - Nathalie and Christian are happy to welcome you - where friendliness is the master word. The riding school offers children from 4 to 16 years old numerous activities with its ponies (more than 100), adapted to every age, several disciplines with different levels. Horses for adults. Come to gallop with us! Opening hours - Mon to Sat 0900-1200 and 1400-2100. Situated near Saint Benoit approx 30 minutes drive.
Tel: 05 49 52 53 54
Website: www.leclosdesgroges.com

Ferme Equestre des Boutiers - Horse and pony riding available. Situated near Lizant approx 20 minutes drive. Tel: 05 49 87 65 39

Relais Equestre de Villenon - Horse and pony riding available. Also, canoe or kayak in freedom on numerous rivers of the region. Situated near Anché approx 20 minutes drive.
Tel: 05 49 42 56 69

Hippodrome de la Gatiniere - Horse racing track featuring harness, steeplechase and thoroughbred racing, open from June to September. The property has a restaurant. Located at Route de Lacsigny, La Roche Posay (86). Enjoy a day at the races, on a typical country racecourse. Approx 75 minutes drive.
Race days 2008, start 2 p.m.: June 15th - Opening day, June 29th, July 20th, August 10th, August 24th, September 7th. Entry fee : 6 € Adult, Free entry under 18 y.o.
Tel: 05 49 86 19 46
Website: Hippodrome de la Gatiniere