Show Jumping & Hunter Tuition – Flatwork and Jumping Improvement – 2 days – Adults – 2026
- Level: Minimum Galop 3
- Possibility to bring your own horse: Yes
Two-day show jumping and hunter course for adults: flatwork and jumping in the morning and afternoon. Dressage focused on show jumping, jumping work in the arena and on the cross-country course. Groups of 4 riders maximum.
Our goal is to seek harmony between the rider and horse, prioritizing balance, stability and precision in the use of aids, in order to achieve flexible, frank and light communication between the two partners.
There is no good show jumping horse without good basic training! Just as there is no good show jumper without a good knowledge of equine mechanics, an understanding of locomotion, and respect for the mount.
Our aim is to offer a method of training that is understandable and reliable, with simple, clear, light and effective actions, putting the horse in a correct attitude and conducive to easily crossing different obstacles, which is intended to be within the reach of any focused and diligent rider riding quite ordinary sport horses.
Features
Duration: 2 days, half-board or full-board. Arrival the day before and departure the day after are possible.
Riding morning and afternoon, 2 x 1.5-hour private lessons or 2 x 2-hour group lessons with a maximum of 2 to 4 riders per session.
Participant age: Adults from 15 to 75 years old. Teenagers accepted outside of school holidays if accompanied.
Equestrian level required: All riding levels, from Galop 3 rider to Amateur 3 and 4 competition rider
Group size: Individual and group lessons for up to 4 riders
Supervision and safety: BPJEPS certified instructors for all lessons in the arena, outdoors on the cross-country course, and on the beach when weather and tide conditions permit.
Instruction for Level 6 and 7 courses is primarily provided by the center's director, a former competitive rider, or by Alexia Roussel, a national-level eventing instructor and dressage judge.
ATE certified instructors lead recreational rides in the forest or on the beach.
Fluent English is spoken.
Program
Morning: Flatwork
Afternoon: Flatwork or jumping in the arena and on the cross-country course
A theoretical review at the beginning of the morning on the rider's position and the mechanics of the horse at different gaits.
Different themes can be addressed depending on the level and objectives of each rider:
- Positioning of the rider in balance at the 3 gaits on the flat, and for show jumpers on the approach and landing.
- Concept and importance of backing up, of positioning the horse on working gaits, approach to collection.
- Concept and importance of bending, shoulder and haunch work, lateral movements, then practical application on canter departures from trot and walk, on preparation work and flying changes.
- Managing the balance of the rider-horse pair during changes of direction, gait, speed and according to the different types of obstacles to be approached.
- Work on different protocols, first of all straight obstacles and oxers – importance of using different trajectories – work on landing on a specific foot over an isolated obstacle and over a combination.
- A series of obstacles on a course of 4 to 8. Evolution Hunter.
- Practical application of the positioning and driving techniques practiced, focusing on pace control over varied terrain and natural obstacles
Step on the left foot – Land on the right foot
A series of obstacles
Change of foot
Dates
Weekends or weekdays from January 15th to June 30th and from September 1st to December 15th
Prices
| Low season (November to April) | Mid-season (May, June, September, October) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for a shared room with half-board | 379 €/pers. | 399 €/pers. |
| Extra night with breakfast | 59 € | 64 € |
| Additional night with breakfast and evening meal | 84 € | 89 € |
| Single room supplement | 30 € | 30 € |
| Double or twin room supplement | 15 € | 15 € |
The price includes
The price does not include
Payment method
BANK TRANSFER: Upon confirmation of your booking request, we will send you our IBAN so that you can pay the deposit and then the balance (for stays of 3 days and more) or the total amount (for stays of less than 2 days) by bank transfer.
For residents of non-EU countries unable to make the bank transfer, please contact us for PayPal payment options.
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Accommodation
Charming 3-star holiday cottage with swimming pool, massage parlor and sauna, located 10 minutes by car from the beach, or 20 minutes by mountain bike via cycle paths
Access
Equestrian gîte, 55 route de Baleste, 40200 MIMIZAN, France.
How to get there?
Meeting time: 8:30 AM
Equipment
Riding gear to bring
- Riding trousers and tops
- Helmet, riding crop, protective vest (mandatory for cross-country)
- Ankle boots and chaps (avoid boots)
- Gourd
Personal belongings to bring
- Clothing for 2 days: underwear, socks, t-shirts and polo shirts, a sweater or fleece (the evenings are cool!)
- For the pool: pool towel, swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Notebook and pen for taking notes
Equipment provided on site
- Bed linen and bath towel
Quality of our teaching
The Marina Equestrian Centre is proud of its qualifications for the Show Jumping Championships:
- 1 French champion
- 1 bronze medal at the French Club 1 championship, and 3 rankings at the French championship in Elite, Club 1 and Club 2 events.
- 3 champions of Aquitaine
- 10 champions from the Landes
Have a question? Send us a message
By phone: +33 5 58 09 34 25 or +33 6 81 27 15 01
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