Cross country training for eventing in France

[Funnygirl]

Has anyone anyone found cross country training clinics in France? I bought a young horse earlier this year, we've been show jumping competitively (FFE) all summer but ultimately I'd like to event him. I'm desperate to introduce him to cross county and I've been looking everywhere online to find clinics, or even courses that can be rented with every combination of words I can think of (I speak French and my partner is French so I'm sure it's not a language problem) but unlike the UK this doesn't seem to be the norm. I'm based in Toulouse so obviously I'd be looking for something in the south west. Any help much appreciated!

 

[Woody Le Bois]

Astier Nicolas had a clinic in the summer in your area. He might have one in the autum too (he did last year). Check this link out: http://www.francecomplet.fr/outils/stages/ i am actually lookingfor a stage for me and my horse too but in Rhone Alpes. Good luck with the search!

 

[Funnygirl]

Thank you, I'll look him up and see if he's doing any more in the autumn or knows someone that is. Good luck in your search too!

 

[Casey76]

find out where your local CCE's are held, then ask the admin if you can hire the course for training purposes.

Our local xc venue (fences from club 4 to Am 2 I think) charges 15€ per horse/rider combination for training purposes.

 

[Woody Le Bois]

Hello again!
Just wanted to let you know that Astier Nicolas will be doing a clinic this autumn (there is an announcement on his facebook page) if you are still interested

 

[j1ffy]

A member on here is based in Gers now and she teaches, having seen her video reports and blog she looks like a lovely rider: http://www.madsen-equestrian.com

ETA her facilities look ideal for your needs!!