Give your child a complete introduction to riding with our flexible options: weekly course or single session. Supervised by state-certified instructors, they will benefit from age-appropriate and level-appropriate learning, combining equestrian games, mounting, and short rides. Everything takes place in a safe and friendly environment at the Dramont Pony Club in Saint-Raphaël, for an unforgettable and enriching experience. Book now the ideal riding course for your child and let them discover the passion for ponies with complete confidence!
Group Organization
Children are divided into small homogeneous groups, adapted to their age, size, and level, to ensure personalized attention and safe progression.
Varied Educational Activities
Sessions alternate between mounting, equestrian games, classical riding, and short rides. These workshops promote the development of equestrian skills, coordination, balance, and self-confidence.
Also discover our other courses suitable for younger children: the Baby Rider Course for ages 2-4 and the Children's Riding Course for ages 4-7.
Schedule and Calendar
Classes are offered year-round, with specific sessions during school holidays (All Saints, spring, February, summer). Choose your schedule: 9 AM-12 PM or 3 PM-6 PM.
Practical Information
Location: Dramont Pony Club, Saint-Raphaël (full address on the confirmation ticket)
Age: from 8 years old
Duration: 3 hours per session
Prices:
Single session: €59
5-session pack: €259
Equipment provided by the ranch (helmets with hygienic caps)
Online reservation via the calendar
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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.
