L'Ecrin Du Plessis is a riding centre and poney club. It offers riding lessons for ponies and horses, as well as walks and rides on foot or mounted. The club also trains future horsepeople and runs varied courses. Its approach emphasises ethical, alternative equestrian training with respect for the horse.
Les Écuries de l’Édycé is a private horse yard near Saumur, founded in 2020 on a site of about 25 hectares. It offers livery in several formulas, including pasture and box-with-paddock options, short or long term. It breeds mainly sport horses from carefully chosen lines and handles the sale of horses, including finding new owners. Raphaël Sallaud also trains horse and rider pairs.
The centre offers riding lessons for children from age 3, teenagers and adults, with group and private classes for beginner and experienced riders. It prepares riders for the galop tests and for competition. Horses and ponies can be kept at pasture or in a pre/box arrangement on a 25-hectare property in the forest of Moncé-en-Belin. Pony rides in the forest and school holiday courses are also offered. The centre is affiliated with the French Equestrian Federation.
Les écuries des découvertes is a horse boarding yard in Saint-Ouen-en-Champagne, France. Horses are kept in a herd-based system with rotating pasture, shelters and paddocks, and the yard takes care of feeding, water and daily care. The yard also offers horse training work arranged with each owner according to the horse's needs. On site, animal-mediated sessions with horses are offered to individuals and small groups.
Aubance Equitation is a riding centre run by Etienne and Stéphanie, with a herd of about thirty horses. It offers riding lessons for children and adults from age 5 upwards, covering dressage, show jumping, hunter, cross-country and hacking, with progression to competition if wanted. Lessons run weekly during the school year and as courses during school holidays. Visiting riders can book one-hour hacks, and horses can be kept in boxes by the day with hay, along with horse work sessions.
ATH Laval is the equestrian centre of the Agricampus Laval agricultural campus, known as the Atelier Technologique Hippique. It runs riding lessons, mainly for students in equine vocational and baccalauréat courses. The centre also offers boarding, young horse breaking (débourrage) and work areas for horses. The site describes an open-stable system focused on horse welfare.
Elevage of Metella is a horse breeder in the Maine-et-Loire region of France, working with Connemara, Paint-Horse and Quarter horses. The farm offers livery for horses, including full and short-term boarding, foaling and foal rearing services. It also provides stallion services for outside mares by natural cover or artificial insemination. Visits to the breeding farm can be arranged by appointment throughout the year.
Rockvale Equestrian is a family-run equestrian store in Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland. It offers a range of horse and rider wear, feed, bedding and supplements. The business also sells rugs and products such as calming herbal blends for horses. Customers can browse the range online or visit the store in person.
The Ecurie des Lions d'Anjou is a horse yard for owners near Baugé, between Saumur and Angers. It offers horse boarding in several formulas, including pasture, box and box-paddock livery. Boarders have access to the riding installations, including show-jumping and dressage arenas, a covered arena and a galop track. The yard can also host pre-training of galop racehorses and is affiliated with the FFE.
Friesians Scotland breeds, trains and sells Friesian and Barock Pinto horses from its base in Perthshire, Scotland. The business imports horses from Holland and across Europe and runs its own breeding programme with stallions, broodmares and foals. It is known for training Friesians under saddle, including dressage horses, and sells foals, young stock and riding horses. The yard also hosts events such as the UK's only Friesian Horse Show and the UK Barock Pinto Gradings.
L'Écurie du Bois des Loups is an equestrian centre in Couëron, near Nantes, on about 11 hectares. It offers livery for horses and ponies, with individual and shared box-paddock formulas and 24-hour access to grass paddocks. It also provides riding lessons and breeds thoroughbred horses. Owners have access to the facilities seven days a week.
Écuries les Cinq Chênes is a family livery yard in Bécon-les-Granits, Maine-et-Loire, near Segré and Angers. It offers horse boarding in a box or in a paddock, with full board including hay and pellets on request. Access to the arena is included in the full-board rate, and the owner supervises and works with the horses in their care. The yard also sells hay produced on site each year. Visits are by appointment.
Ecurie l'or du Rocher is a owner-livery yard in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire. It offers full boarding for horses, including daily turnout and hay, as well as half-boarding with three sessions per week. On-site coaching is available for riders and their horses, both at the yard and at competitions. Group pricing is offered when several riders share the yard.
Horsélia provides manual equine physiotherapy and massage sessions for horses. Sessions are offered for sport horses, young horses, convalescent horses and older or sensitive horses. The founder, Kathy Boulho, is a FEI Permitted Equine Therapist who works at private stables and competition venues. Each session begins with an assessment of the horse, followed by individual manual work and recovery recommendations. The sessions are presented as complementary to veterinary and osteopathic care.
Willow Lane Equestrian Centre is a family-run horse agistment property in Melbourne's South East, on about 100 acres. It offers DIY horse agistment, with access to tree-lined trails, indoor and outdoor arenas, a cross country paddock, dressage areas and lunging yards. The site states that it does not offer riding lessons. Paddock availability is currently limited, with a waiting list.
Les Écuries de Mandy is a riding centre and pony club in Le Pin, on a 30-hectare property. It offers riding lessons from beginner to confirmed rider, for children from age 3 and adults. Teaching covers dressage and show jumping, with a focus on the needs of the pony or horse. The centre is approved by the Éducation Nationale and hosts school groups, and it also runs holiday courses.
Ecuries de la Liotais is a family-sized riding stable. It offers riding lessons for all ages, from baby ponies to adults, with group classes organised by level and age. During school holidays it runs half-day and full-day riding courses. It also offers livery, with boxes, individual or group paddocks and optional shelter.
Centre équestre de Hac is a riding centre located about 10 minutes from Rennes, at Saint Gondran. It offers livery for horses with individual paddocks, daily supervision and scheduled outings. Riding lessons are available for beginners and leisure riders, as well as for those pursuing show jumping, dressage and eventing. The centre holds animal welfare, FFE quality charter, Cheval Club de France and Poney Club de France labels.
C'équilibre offers equine-assisted personal development sessions and workshops in France. The horse serves as a partner in the work, helping participants build trust, communication and self-esteem. Sessions can address group cohesion, managing tensions and finding one's place within a group. Each session lasts about three hours, and the location depends on the weather.
JC Turf Supplies sells equine supplies, including saddles, blankets, bridles, halters and leads. The range also covers hoof care, liniments, grooming tools, supplements and electrolytes. The business has served thoroughbred racehorse owners, breeders and trainers in the Hot Springs area for over 25 years.
Boutemy massage équin offers equine massage for horses, including muscle relaxation, deep-tissue work and stretching. Treatments include hot stone massage, herbal poultice bags, clay and seaweed wraps, and full care sessions. Services are provided at home or at the stable, and sports packages are available around competitions. The service is delivered by Annaïg Boutemy, a certified equine massage therapist who also owns horses.
La Petite Hublais is a family and professional equestrian yard on the edge of the Forêt de Rennes in Betton, founded in 1968. It offers horse boarding for owners and half or part-board formulas for riders, with individual and show-jumping coaching. The yard also prepares and trains sport horses for competition and has horses for sale. The yard is run by professional rider Simon Le Vot.
Des sabots et des liens offers equine mediation sessions in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois in Loire-Atlantique. The work is based on the relationship between the person and the horse and on self-awareness through body-oriented work. Sessions can be individual, for children up to 16, or collective for groups of 4 to 5 people plus accompanying professionals. Collective sessions are often aimed at medico-social institutions, and quotes are provided on request.
Les écuries de Hautefeuille is an equestrian centre in Hautefeuille. It offers horse livery with stabling, feeding and daily paddock or arena turnout, with a range of pension packages. Riding lessons are available for adults and children, both individually and in group sessions. The centre also runs a pony club with weekly lessons, taster sessions and pony walks.
