If you are looking for an excellent way to introduce your child to the world of horse riding, discover this three-hour pony course at the Dramont centre! It is perfect for children aged eight and over. In the warm environment of a real pony club, young riders will have fun preparing their ponies, learning the basics of classical riding and even taking part in fun equestrian games and short rides.
To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, the children are grouped according to their level and supervised by certified instructors. Thanks to the official quality label of the French Riding School, the centre offers a structured setting where children can gain confidence and take their exciting first steps into the world of horse riding.
* Duration: 3 hours
* Meeting point: Les 3 Fers equestrian centre, Dramont, Saint-Raphaël – no pick-up
* Required level: children, all levels, course adapted according to ability
* Minimum age: 8 years
* Activity location: Les 3 Fers, Dramont
* Price: €59 per child or €259 stage
* Group size: shared group session, size adapted according to level
* Languages: French, English
* What is included:
* 3-hour holiday pony course
* Introduction to saddling, equestrian games, classical riding, short rides
* State-certified instructor
The Pegasus holiday course at Les 3 Fers is carefully designed to offer a rich experience: it includes three hours of fun equestrian games on foot and in the saddle, classic riding lessons and short rides around the beautiful Le Dramont site.
Participants are grouped according to their level, and the State-qualified instructor adapts the mix of games and equestrian activities to the abilities of each group. Children aged eight and over can take part, whatever their level of experience: beginners will learn how to groom and ride a horse, while more experienced riders can work on improving their position and control.
The experience goes far beyond fun and riding skills. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning found that incorporating games into riding sessions greatly improved motor coordination, balance and self-confidence in riders aged 8 to 14, compared with traditional teaching based on repetitive exercises.
The three-hour format offers the perfect balance: long enough to establish a rhythm, but short enough to keep children’s attention, making it a popular choice in approved riding centres in France for holiday and weekend programmes.
At just €59 per child, this course offers a well-organised and professional introduction to horse riding, which many families book again during the school holidays.
Les 3 Fers holds the “École Française d’Équitation” quality label, guaranteeing that each session of the “Pegasus” course is supervised by a State-qualified instructor who has completed the full BEES or BPJEPS equestrian training pathway.
The centre’s facilities in Le Dramont are high quality, with an arena dedicated to ponies, a secure tack room and shaded preparation areas that meet FFE standards for children’s programmes.
Children will learn how to brush the horses, saddle them, communicate with the ponies and enjoy short rides at walking pace. In addition, the label requires ponies to be chosen according to their temperament and size, which means that at Les 3 Fers, the animals are calm and patient — perfect for riders aged eight and over.
The “École Française d’Équitation” label from the French Equestrian Federation is awarded only to centres where all instructors hold the required qualifications and where facilities, equipment and teaching programmes successfully pass regular independent audits.
So, when you choose pony lessons at a school with this dual certification, you can trust in a level of supervision that non-approved centres simply cannot offer.
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Organised at Les 3 Fers, this pony course in Saint-Raphaël welcomes young riders from the age of eight.
Based in Le Dramont, this immersive three-hour session divides children into small groups specifically adapted to their height, age and level. With State-qualified supervision guiding each activity, the format ensures that the pace, pony and setting are perfectly matched to each child’s needs.
The minimum age for pony riding depends on the riding centre you visit. It depends on the size of the ponies, the supervision format and the overall level of the activity. For young children, beginner sessions are always safer when the rules regarding age, height, group experience and safety equipment are clearly established before they even get in the saddle. Defining these standards from the outset ensures a very safe and positive environment for young beginner riders.
The best way to encourage children to become interested in horses and ponies is to introduce them gently to the animals and let their curiosity grow before moving on to more serious riding practice. Experts agree that spending time around horses through simple tasks, such as brushing their coat or helping with feeding, builds confidence and teaches respect for the animal.
Younger children often benefit from starting with groundwork activities, such as grooming, leading by hand and basic care, before moving on to mounted activities. Choosing a calm pony suited to the child’s size, a recognised centre with certified instructors, and keeping the approach playful rather than demanding can help turn a child’s natural fascination into a lasting passion.
This gentle, hands-on philosophy is exactly what the three-hour session at the pony club of the Le Dramont riding centre is based on.
The course keeps children enthusiastic thanks to a pleasantly varied rhythm including an introduction to saddling, equestrian games, classic riding and short walks. This structured yet playful format gives children the perfect opportunity to discover ponies as a pure moment of enjoyment, while developing real comfort and genuine confidence from their very first contact with the animal.
