GAT France - Training Experience

Expressions of interest 

Embark on the ultimate equestrian adventure with the Global Amateur Tour’s French Training Experience. This exclusive opportunity allows riders to train in the picturesque French countryside on quality borrowed horses or ponies.

Elevate your riding skills with daily clinics and expand your equestrian knowledge through seminars led by industry experts on mental skills, course design, and more.

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But it’s not just about training—immerse yourself in the culture of equestrian sport with exclusive stable visits and spectate at a top-tier national or international showjumping competition. Beyond the arena, enjoy unforgettable sightseeing at iconic experiences like Paris, Euro Disney, the Château de Versailles, and Monet’s Gardens.

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime journey that blends world-class equestrian training, competition, and cultural exploration in the heart of France. Don’t miss your chance to ride, learn, and discover with the Global Amateur Tour!

Tour Location: Training will take place in Bonnieres sur Seine, just 55km from Paris and less than an hour from Chateau de Versailles - home of the 2024 Olympic venue!

Tour Date: July 2025

Tour Length: 9 days

Tour Includes​

• 6 days of training with world-class trainers
• A training competition
• Sightseeing opportunities
• Rider fitness
• Informative seminars
• Spectate at a national or international show

Age criteria: Any Experience level: Any

About the Tour 

• Riders will receive training with world class coaches, as well as the chance to compete on their borrowed horse or pony in a fun and relaxed training show
• Spectate at an international showjumping competition
• Seminars with industry-leading experts, including mental skills, course design,
• Sightseeing opportunities to iconic places such as Paris, Euro Disney, Chateau de Versailles, Monet’s Gardens, and more!

Our Global Amateur Tour Chef d'Equipe will assist the selected riders throughout the trip, and the GAT team and our offical travel agents will as provide administrative support with flights, accommodation and other travel advice prior to the event.  Rider cost:

• USD $6499
• Price estimate excludes flights and travel insurance and includes, accommodation, some meals (daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners and some group catered meals at the accommodation), coaching, horse lease, horse transport, horse insurance, venue transfers, any included sightseeing activities,  plus accompanying Chef d'equipe
• This cost is based on current approximate charges and exchange rates

Supporter cost:

• USD $3749
• Price estimate excludes flights and travel insurance and includes, accommodation, some meals (daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners and some group catered meals at the accommodation) , venue transfers, any included sightseeing activities, plus accompanying Chef d'equipe
• This cost is based on current charges and exchange rates and is an estimate only

Terms and Conditions

• Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• A full list of tour terms and conditions can be provided on request, this will form part of your pre travel documentation to be signed prior to departure
• Dates are approximate and subject to change based on flight and accommodation availability
• All selections for the tour are at the discretion of the Global Amateur Tour

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You can apply below or If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact the GAT Team, check our tour FAQ PAGE ​ or click find out more below to request more information on this tour. ​

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We also offer a range of other training and competition tours, check out the full tour program HERE.