Mountain Trail
Introductory courses, classes and workshops in Val d'Oise (95)
Discover the mountain trail at Ranch Harmonie in Longuesse
Located in Longuesse, in the heart of the French Vexin in the Val d'Oise, Ranch Harmonie welcomes you to discover mountain trails in a natural and friendly setting.
Imported from the United States, mountain trail riding is an equestrian discipline that values the trust between rider and horse through a course that combines difficulties encountered during hikes in the great outdoors: bridges, footbridges, water crossings, logs, gates and many more...
Regardless of your riding style, mountain trail riding is open to everyone: beginners or experienced riders, adults and children, horses of all breeds and sizes, young horses from 1 year old. It can be practiced on foot or on horseback and helps develop the horse's confidence, calmness, concentration, and honesty.
For the rider, it's an excellent way to improve balance, coordination, and communication.
Ranch Harmonie has its own mountain trail park in the Vexin region. In a safe and supportive environment, guidance is provided step by step to learn how to overcome each obstacle smoothly, on foot or mounted, always respecting the pace of the horse or pony.
An ideal activity to progress while flourishing… and having fun!
Possibility of renting the horsepark with your horse and possibility of travel to your home for the running of training courses or judging of competitions on your horsepark.
Mountain Course
Trail
Mountain trail running allows you to develop:
- the horse's confidence
- the accuracy of the aids
- calmness in the face of difficulties
- the balance of the couple
Each element is approached progressively, respecting the horse and the rider's level.
With your own horse or one from the ranch, you can discover or improve your skills in this national equestrian discipline. Each session is personalized to meet everyone's goals.
Mountain trail
training courses
Mountain trail training courses allow you to improve your skills while having a friendly time. Various themes are covered to meet every need:
- "Discovery" courses : to get started with the discipline using your own horse or a horse from the ranch. Participants work on their relationship with the horse, initially in hand, then gradually discover each piece of equipment and its specific features.
- "Competition Goal" courses : for riders and horses who have already practiced mountain trail riding, this course allows them to improve by addressing maneuvers that may be required in competition.
- "Judge's Eye" training courses : this course provides an in-depth look at the rules of the discipline and the key points of scoring. By taking turns in the judge's role, riders learn to improve their scores in competition.
