Horseback Riding Academy in France

Nacel

Young riders wanting structured equestrian training abroad

Checks and schemes: DBS checked · First aid trained · Residential

Ages 13–17 · Years 8–12
Summer
Mâcon, France
By the week

About this programme

Nacel runs a residential horse-riding summer camp in Mâcon, near Lyon, for teenagers aged 13 to 17 who have studied French for at least two years. Stays last one or two weeks in July, Sunday to Saturday, with about 30 hours of riding a week (dressage, show jumping and cross-country) for all levels including beginners. Campers live in student residences on full board, most other participants are French, and the camp includes no French lessons. Places are booked online by the week.

Staff ratio: 1:6

Activities

horse riding, dressage, show jumping, cross-country

Good to know

What to bring

A packing list is sent in the welcome pack after booking. Participants need a valid FFE riding licence (can be arranged at the equestrian centre on arrival).

Included

Administration fees
Full board accommodation in shared rooms
Supervised sports activities
Access to all sports equipment on the campus
Weekend and evening social activities
24h emergency phone support

Lunch: Provided

About Nacel

International education organisation running residential language and activity camps across Europe, including equestrian academies in France.

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