> Come in Puech Maynade and
feel like a cow-boy !
Saddle up with your Appaloosa, a horse that is no
stranger to cattle work and is ridden on a long rein
and respond to a neck rein.
Here you are face to face with the Herefords and Black
Angus that make up the herd.
Today, Pierre Maupas has to move the herd from one
pasture to another. Sound simple? Well it isn’t.
It’s all a question of strategy. You have to
try not to panic the cattle! Or to push them too quickly
towards the gate designed to avoid a dangerous crush,
or worst of all, letting them scatter across the field.
It’s just as well the Appaloosas are keeping
their eye on things. They have that cow sense we discovering, which bonds
cowboys and their horses for decades on end
Our training courses are aimed at riders from beginners
to experienced equestrians looking to be initiated
into a different kind of riding: WESTERN RIDING.
Founded on trust and mutual respect with a rigorous
work ethic, Western riding means that all riders from
7 to 77 can ENJOY themselves in all SAFETY.
Pierre
and Marie MAUPAS and their three children, Elodie,
Rémi and François live on the estate
and provide its lifeblood.
Pierre, who holds a National Diploma, runs the riding
school.
A western riding instructor with impressive working
facilities (covered manege, arena, round-pen, permanent
riding trail) Pierre teaches not only technique, but
also enthusiasm to anyone who is ready to learn and
improve.
Top-of-the-range
accommodation awaits you in our main farm building,
which dates from the 15th century! (unique stone-vaulted
rooms, whitewashed as in the olden days, in pastel
shades, personalized decor). Maximum capacity: 18
guests (riders and companions).
- rooms for 2 to 4 guests with private bathroom (sleep
quality guaranteed!)
- spacious common room with dining room, lounge, library,
large period stone fireplace
- underfloor heating – great comfort –
quality bedding.
- its grounds, lawns and flower-covered terraces
- category” Gîtes de France 3 stars”,
category” Gîtes and Horses”.
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