Win a dream riding holiday for two worth £2,000

By Amanda Stevenson

General news

28 April 2008 18:48

One lucky www.yourhorse.co.uk website user is going to ride away with an amazing riding holiday for two in the stunning Aveyron region of South West France. This amazing prize includes flights, transfer, accommodation, all food & drink and, of course, all riding*!

French Riding Holidays is a small English-run business situated in the charming environment of Asprieres, a small village in the Aveyron. Our winners will not only find themselves in the perfect setting to unwind, but will be able to experience the fun and excitement of riding in such a beautiful setting. The local countryside allows the rider to trek through beautiful and unspoilt woodlands, with an abundance of fascinating wildlife, to follow the rivers and gorges down into the valleys and to canter over rolling landscapes. There are enchanting villages to be explored and much to be experienced. The local wildlife, often seen, includes deer, wild boar, red squirrel, hares, buzzards and kites.

French Riding Holidays’ hosts, Derek and Anne, are English but have lived in France for many years. Their knowledge of the area allows them to provide a wonderful experience for both riders and non-riders alike and they can provide excellent communication in both English and French. Derek is a farrier and has vast experience with horses - his family are known on the show-jumping and horse-ball circuit in the South of France.

The horses here live an enjoyable and natural life. They live out all year round on good, sheltered grazing and all have hard feed and as much hay as they need. They are let loose in temporarily taped off areas during lunchtime stops so that they may enjoy a well earned rest. All horses are inspected annually by the Jeunesse des Sport for their health and suitability.

This holiday is comfortable and enjoyable with the hosts adding a real personal touch to everything. Food and drink is of a very high standard and both riders and non-riders are catered for wonderfully. Time spent riding is lead by the desires of the guests, who are welcome to ride for the whole day - which is usually about five hours in all. Those who wish to ride less are welcome and ride lengths can be tailored to suit the individual members of parties, though all try to meet for the enjoyable lunchtime picnics. The horses are hand selected by Derek for their abilities and character so that all riders may enjoy the comfort of a well-trained and good-spirited companion.

For further details about French Riding Holidays contact Mr Derek Parker at French Riding Holidays, Mas De Clamouse. 12700, Asprieres. France. Tel: 00 33 565434569. Mob: 0033 632769544. Email: info@frenchridingholidays.co.uk or visit: www.frenchridingholidays.co.uk.

(*Please note: French Riding Holidays is fully insured, but guests’ personal insurances are not included in the competition prize.)

For your chance to win this fabulous competition, all you have to do is check out www.frenchridingholidays.co.uk, find the answer to this simple question (see below) and click here to enter.

1. How many years has French riding holidays been providing fantastic holidays for riders?

A. 7
B. 37
C. 57
D. 107