"I started riding with my best friend and it was really great. When we arrived at the riding stables, the instructor showed us how to prepare a horse, brush it, saddle it and bridle it. Then we were ready for our first lesson on the longe line. I started with some exercises to gain confidence, like touching the horse's ears and my own feet. Then she put the horse into a trot and I started to learn the rising trot. To begin with it's quite hard to lift yourself in time with the horse, but my instructor told me it would become a habit after a few training lessons. I am looking forward to the next lessons so I can learn to gallop as well, then I'll be able to go riding outside and admire the beautiful Franches-Montagnes landscape."
Pauline, 10, horseriding beginner
Info
The riding stables are the ideal place to take your first steps on horseback. The riding lessons given by professionals teach you the right moves and how to care for horses. Most of the riding stables in the region also organise various types of horse shows.
Manège du Grand-Bois
2906 Chevenez
T. +41 (0) 32 476 61 19
www.oeuvray-smits.ch
Manège du Pré-Mo
2800 Delémont
T. +41 (0) 32 422 17 27
Manège Roger Bourquard
2855 Glovelier
T. +41 (0) 32 426 71 78
T. +41 (0) 79 337 44 17
www.manege-bourquard.ch
Manège des Franches-Montagnes
2350 Saignelégier
T. +41 (0) 32 951 17 55
T. +41 (0) 79 402 51 75
www.vivianeauberson.ch
