Hunter Jumping Tuition – Adults – 2 days – France – 2026
- Level : upper intermediate
- Possibility to come with your horse : Yes
Two-day show jumping and hunter clinic for adults: flatwork and jumping training in the morning and afternoon. Show jumping-oriented dressage, with jumping work in the arena and on the cross-country course. Groups of 4 riders maximum. Our goal is to cultivate harmony between horse and rider, emphasizing balance, stability, and precision in the use of aids, in order to achieve a smooth, open, and light communication between the two partners. There is no good show jumping horse without a solid foundation in basic training! Just as there is no good show jumper without a good understanding of equine mechanics, locomotion, and respect for the mount. Our teaching aims to offer a clear and reliable training method, with simple, clear, light, and effective aids that put the horse in a correct frame, conducive to easily clearing various obstacles. Our instruction is designed to be accessible to any focused and dedicated rider on ordinary sport horses.
Characteristics
Duration: 2 days, half-board or full-board. Arrival the day before and departure the day after are possible. Horseback riding morning and afternoon, 2 x 1.5-hour private lessons or 2 x 2-hour group lessons (maximum 2 to 4 riders per session).
Age admittance: Adultes de 15 ans à 75 ans. Adolescents acceptés en dehors des vacances scolaires si accompagnés.
Level required: Adults aged 15 to 75. Teenagers accepted outside of school holidays if accompanied.
Group size: Individual and group lessons for up to 4 riders
Monitoring and Safety rules: BPJEPS certification is required for all lessons, including indoor riding, cross-country, and beach riding (weather and tides permitting).
Level 6 and 7 courses are primarily taught by the center’s director, a former competitive rider, or by Alexia Roussel, a national-level eventing instructor and dressage judge. ATE certification is required for 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:
- Rider positioning in balance at all three gaits on the flat, and for show jumpers, on approach and landing.
- Understanding and benefits of backing up, positioning the horse at working gaits, and an introduction to collection.
- Understanding and benefits of bend, shoulder-in and haunches-in work, lateral movements, and then practical application at canter departures from the trot and walk, on lead work, and flying changes.
- Managing the balance of the horse-rider pair during changes of direction, gaits, and speed, and according to the different types of obstacles to be approached.
- Working on various approaches to straight jumps and oxers – the importance of using different lines – working on landing on a specific lead over a single jump and a combination jump.
- Running a course of 4 to 8 obstacles. Hunter progression.
- Practical application of the positioning and driving techniques practiced, focusing on pace control over varied terrain and natural obstacles.
Step onto the left foot – Land on the right foot
A series of obstacles
Changement de pied
Dates
Weekends or weekdays from January 15th to June 30th and from August 30th to December 15th
Prices
| Period | Low season | Mid-season |
|---|---|---|
| Price in a shared room with half-board | €379/pers. | €399/pers. |
| Additional night with breakfast | €59 | €64 |
| Additional night with breakfast and dinner | €84 | €89 |
| Single room supplement | €30 | 30 € |
| Double or twin room supplement | €15 | €15 |
The price includes
The price does not include
Accomodation
Charming 3-star cottage with swimming pool, sauna and massage room, located 150 meters from the equestrian center, 10 minutes by car from the beach, or 20 minutes by mountain bike via the cycle paths.
Access
Centre équestre Marina, Quartier Mousseignes, 40200 MIMIZAN, France
How do I get there?
Arrival: 9:30 AM. It is possible to arrive the day before and leave the day after.
Equipment
Riding matters to be planned
- Riding breeches and top
- Helmet, riding crop, protective vest (mandatory for cross-country)
- Breast boots and chaps (avoid riding boots)
- Water bottle
Personal Items to Pack
- Regular clothing for the duration of your stay: 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 towels
A question? Send-us a message
By phone: +335 58 09 34 25 or +336 81 27 15 01
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