Location
The riding school is located at the Chemin du Pré des Fourches 1, Noville.
The closest motorway exit is Villeneuve.
The bus stop La Mounie is at 100m and Villeneuve train statio at 1km.
Nearby is the natural reserve Les Grangettes, which offers plenty of riding walks.
Presentation
The riding school has been managed from one generation to another for 65 years. Marius Favre passionate about horses, founded the arena in 1959.
In the 90' his son, Hervé Favre took over.
Today, he is assisted by Tessa, school manager, as well as Jean-Paul 3rd year apprentice, Emily and Nell, both 1st year apprentices.
Marius Favre
The center offers various services:
- Riding school with 120 students as of today
- Horses sale
- Horse boarding
- Stall renting
Beginner or experienced, from the age of 6 to 80 years old, the riding school welcomes you for walks in the natural reserve or to prepare a competition.
Also, they host internal jumping classes and have a team of 12 riders who regularly attend jumping contests.
As you can imagine, you can be trained to compete should you wish to start this adventure.
For kids eager to live a joyful experience, the team can offer lovely poney rides in the nearby forest for little ones as young as 2 years old.
Also, if you wish to celebrate your birthday at the riding school, Tessa and her team will organise games and even acrobatics on horses!
The team
Hervé Favre
Owner of the stables
- International jumping license, level Grand Prix
- Puissance record owner for many years
- Jumped twice a wall at 2,2 m
Jean-Paul Pône
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
English speaking
Melina Mathey
Apprentiship
3rd year
Nell Wagnières
Apprentiship
2nd year