Horse riding in Beauvoisin

“Of course, we also take beginners on our rides. Just come by. We have horses and ponies for every level, “explains Magali friendly on the phone. We arrange to meet for the late afternoon. The riding school is located in the Beauvoisin village. Magali is working with her sister Margot. The two young women are very friendly and sympathetic right away. Their concept: Near nature rides through the surrounding vineyards, olive groves and fields. Taking your time and not overloading your horses. “Saddle-makers with leached horses would be enough in the region,” Sister Margot sighs. We have the pictures in mind and are convinced that we and our future guests of the Envie de Sud are well taken care of.

The horses stand in the shade of the trees and after a brief instruction we get familiar with the animals. I am a bit nervous with my premiere on horseback. But Magali reassures and assures me that my horse is very good at following commands. I must give them clear and otherwise leave the horse his freedom. The Camargue horse is accustomed to freedom. All right. I realize that the view is very good from up the horseback, and the inclination towards freedom instinctively connects me with my four-legged friend. Now. I’m looking forward to the ride. Andreas sits slackly in the saddle and grins at me.

The group, consisting of about 10 horsemen of different levels, is moving slowly forward. Accompanied by the two watchful instructors Margot and Magali. After my first excitement, I enjoy the view and especially the smell of the nature. The intensity of the aromatic fragrances of pine, lavender and fresh grass bewitches my senses. Cross country, through forests, vineyards and meadows leads our ride. The horses are lively and react to the smallest command. Every now and then, the group is divided and we start to wonder how the advanced riders gallop across the wide. A young lad even passes us without a saddle on his spirited stallion.

Back at the farm we leave the horses on the pasture and say goodbye to Magali and Margot. Once again, we were able to conclude that the Camargue Gardoise is a splendid place. We would like to recommend the Envie de Sud visitors to the riding school of the Sisters Tauleigne in Bauvoisin. Even if I as a beginner after 2 ½ hours in the saddle, honestly, feel my butt hurting. And Andreas? Well, he too did not sit quite so casually in the saddle after some time.

Sincerely Ursula & Andreas