Teen Derby Course – CSO & Cross – 2026
- Duration: 8 days – 7 nights – 6 days on horseback
- Level: Minimum Galop 3
- Possibility to bring your own horse: No
One-week derby course for teens (show jumping and cross-country). Offered by numerous European equestrian agencies. Mornings focus on dressage and show jumping in the arena, afternoons on varied terrain and cross-country.
6 full days with a minimum of 4 hours in the saddle per day. Small groups of 6 riders maximum, Galop 3-4 and Galop 5-6 levels.
Riding level assessments may be possible at the end of the stay, depending on the rider's acquired level.
Features
Duration: 8 days – 7 nights – 6 days on horseback
Participants' ages: 13 to 17 years old
Required riding level: Minimum level of Galop 3 for the standard course and minimum level of Galop 5 for the intensive course
Group size: Maximum 6 teenagers
Supervision and safety: Our strength lies in our dual accreditation as a French Riding School and Equestrian Tourism Center.
Our horses are versatile, trained for both arena work and cross-country, preparing for the French riding levels (Galops), and experienced in riding outdoors, whether in the forest or on the beach.
Instruction during the courses is provided either by the center's director, a former show jumping rider, or by an instructor, a former competitive eventing rider and dressage judge.
Organization
This is a true advanced training course, with a well-defined program ranging from the minimum Galop 3 level up to Galop 7. During our courses, the 6 children are grouped by Galop 3-4 or Galop 5-6-7 level.
- Internship organization
- Gallop 3-5 (classic) training plan
- Training plan for Galop 5 and above (intensive)
Internship organization
Equestrian center located in the heart of the Landes forest, 6 km from the ocean, in a human-scale setting.
6 full days spent around horses with a minimum of 4 hours of riding per day.
Two groups work simultaneously in half-day shifts:
- Intensive training in the arena in the morning (dressage and jumping)
- Work in varied terrain in the forest environment and on the cross-country course in the afternoon.
The sessions sometimes end with a competitive game or a series of obstacles, depending on the progress of the group.
One or two trips to the beach are organised during the stay.
Gallop 3-5 (classic) training plan
- Positioning of the rider in balance at all 3 gaits on the flat, approaching and landing from obstacles;
- Managing the balance of the rider-horse pair during changes of direction, pace, and speed
- Approach based on the different types of obstacles: straight jumps and oxers, show jumping and cross-country;
- Putting into practice the communication rules worked on in the career, and applying them in varied terrain and on the cross.
- Practical application on a derby (series of 8 to 10 show jumping and cross-country obstacles) at the end of the course.
KEY POINTS:
The last day of the training camp ends with a derby match.
Horse riding outing to the beach once or twice during the stay with individual progression at all three gaits.
Training plan for Galop 5 and above (intensive)
Acquisition of a harmonious practice where training remains essential to the proper use of the show jumping horse, with respect for the horse and the laws of balance.
- discovery and in-depth study of horse mechanics
- flexibility exercises, lateral movements, shoulder and hip turning
- approaching obstacles according to the different trajectories leading to landing on a specific foot
- Protocol first: right and oxer, crossing combinations
- Approach to changing leads at the canter according to the group's level.
- practical application on a derby (series of 8 to 10 show jumping and cross-country obstacles) at the end of the course.
KEY POINTS:
The last day of the training camp ends with a derby match.
Horse riding outing to the beach once or twice during the stay with individual progression at all three gaits.
Riding level assessments can be considered at the end of the stay depending on the level acquired by the rider.
Dates 2026
MID-SEASON
From February 15th to 22nd, Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From April 5th to 12th, Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From April 12th to 19th, Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From April 26th to May 3rd, Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From June 28th to July 2nd, Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From October 18th to 25th, Levels 3-4 and 5-6
HIGH SEASON
From July 12th to 19th, Galop Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From July 26th to August 2nd, Galop Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From August 9th to 16th, Galop Levels 3-4 and 5-6
From August 23rd to 30th, Galop Levels 3-4 and 5-6
Prices
| Mid-season (April, May, June, September, October) | High season (July and August) | |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Stage | €999/person. | €1049/person. |
| Intensive training | €1049/person. | €1199/person. |
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.
Reservation request
Accommodation
It takes place in permanent accommodation, on the property of the equestrian center director.
Meals
All meals are prepared by the equestrian center and are eaten at the equestrian center or on the beach.
Equipment
Riding gear to bring
- Riding trousers and tops
- Riding helmet, riding crop, protective vest (mandatory on motocross)
- Ankle boots and chaps (avoid boots)
- Gourd
Personal belongings to bring
- Typical clothing for a week: underwear, socks, t-shirts and polo shirts, a sweater or fleece (the evenings are cool!)
- For the pool: beach towel, swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Notebook and pen for taking notes
- It is strongly recommended to bring homeopathic Arnica to consume without moderation during the week to reduce aches and pains at the beginning of the stay.
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
Fortin François –
I wanted to thank you for Agathe's internship last week; she loved everything about it: the teaching methods, everything she learned, the long and always educational walks, the outings, club life, her fellow interns…
So, a great week for her!
I assume you are aware, when I picked up Agathe, I left Anne €90 for the photos.
I tried to reach you yesterday, but I know you're very busy.
I would appreciate any feedback you can give me on Agathe, her progress, her level…
Please feel free to call me if you can.
THANKS,
Francis Vacherot –
Good morning,
Sarah had a wonderful week at your riding center. She loved her camp and the lessons you gave her. She made great progress, and we thank you. We plan to enroll her in more camps starting next year.
Furthermore, I can receive a small contribution towards the cost of the internship through my employer. To this end, could you please complete the attached participation certificate and return it to me along with the corresponding invoice for the internship?
Thank you in advance and have a wonderful day
Best regards
Mr. and Mrs. Inchauspé –
Last week was full of learning; Léa came home happy.
The gîte was very comfortable and pleasant.
However, it should be noted that the schedule wasn't clearly displayed.
Parents: it was difficult to find you upon our arrival; we regret not having met you.
The young person's independence is required.
Sincerely