On horseback

Horse-riding in the Pays Loudunais takes you straight to the path of freedom and excitement. With reins in hand and boots firmly in the stirrups, you can discover the region in direct contact with the elements. It’s a different way of taking in the landscape: freer, closer, truer. The paths wind between fields, woods and valleys, and every turn reveals a new scenery.

Where others see a simple stroll, horse-riding enthusiasts see an adventure. The sound of hooves on the earth, the horse‘s steady breathing, the birds that fly away as you pass… Everything blends together to create a soothing rhythm. You move along at a leisurely pace, breathing in the air and forgetting everything else. And sometimes, as the path climbs, the view opens up to panoramas that make it well worth stopping to enjoy the moment.

The region’s equestrian centres welcome the curious and the passionate alike. Introductory rides, day rides, sunset escapades… there’s something for everyone. And when you return, you’ll be happy to share a drink or an anecdote with those who have been keeping the passion for horses alive here for years.

Horse-riding in the Pays Loudunais is a simple way to get away from it all: no noise, no rush, just you, the animal and the landscape. It’s the perfect way to (re)discover the countryside in a different way, at the leisurely pace of your horse.