Practical information

Do you want to know more about our trail rides? You will find all the information you need here to prepare your ride.

Trail leaders

Christian Quet – Manager Certificates : “Equestrian Tourism Guide” (ATE, 1977), then State Sports Instructor (BEES 2, 1988). I have been organising trail rides for the last 25 years. The French National Electricity Board’s Staff Welfare Department has patronised my establishment for more than 20 years. I am also an international level competitive endurance rider.

Sylvie Quet "I am your contact person. Whether by email, letter or telephone, I will do my very best to answer your questions. As a small entity, we hope to foster friendly relations with our customers."

Both will share with you their fascination with horses, their knowledge of the land and its specialties, their skill in horsemanship.

On the first day, your guide will tell you about the programme, show you the horses and remind you of the basic rules of safety and regard for the horses and nature. Because Les Chevauchées du Barthas is a small business, a customised relationship can be established where your needs will be lent a friendly ear. Finally, your guide is there to clear up all your concerns and make sure that everything is just right so that you make the best of your stay.

Food and accommodation

We have been careful to choose excellent accommodation and catering in a remarkable environment. Furthermore, a back-up vehicle will follow the ride taking your luggage from one leg to the next and dealing with the ride’s practical requirements.

Horse riding skills and fitness

The technical details for each trail ride specify the required level of horse riding skill and recommended degree of fitness.

	Occasional rider, a novice in trail riding.
	Rider comfortable at all three gaits but who does not ride regularly.
	Cavalier who fully masters all 3 gaits and is physically fit.

The horses All the horses were bred at our farm and are matched up with each rider’s level of horsemanship. The centre is certified by the following entities: Ministry for Youth and Sport, DDASS (Department of Welfare), the Haras Nationaux (National Stud Board).