L'écurie des charmettes
A team dedicated to developing sport horses in and around Vichy
Écurie des Charmettes supports the development and performance of show horses
Based in Vichy, Auvergne, with horses trained at 3 sites between Vichy and Riom, this family-run stable brings together a team of skilled and renowned riders and breeders to prepare the horses that will accompany future riders and owners.
These equines are carefully selected from the best French breeding farms, guaranteeing not only their origin but also the conditions in which the foals were raised.
A stable that draws its strength from the complementarity of a team of enthusiasts and experienced professionals (riders, trainers, vets…), united around its manager Patrick Blethon. He has built a human environment based on very long-term relationships of trust with the professionals around him.
Recognized experts in developing the best bloodlines of future equine champions, but also fervent defenders of animal and human welfare.
Vichy, capital of top-level sport in central France.
- 50mn by plane from Paris-CDG / Clermont-Ferrand Aulnat
- 3h30 from Paris
- 1h30 from Lyon
The strengths of our Vichy stable
Passion
and all those who love horses as much as we do.
Wellness
of the horses entrusted to us, of the riders who accompany us and of our teams through demanding but gentle practices and quality infrastructures.
Ethics
respect for everyone and our values, for a calm and trusting working environment.
Evolution
helping everyone to give their best, to find their own way and reach the heights they've always hoped for (or even more). It's also about giving talented riders a chance to develop alongside us.
Our values
animal welfare and rider care!
VALUES
In a sport that requires total fusion and trust between animal and human, we are convinced that the well-being of both is the key to sporting success.
Our team of seasoned professionals understands and respects the identity, skills and needs of each horse. Tooptimize the strengths of a line and the DNA qualities of these high-level athletes, we set up a customized training program, adapted to each animal’s morphology, strengths and weaknesses, and daily routine. A horse will never be forced, stressed, pressurized or pressured to reach dangerous limits.
Our horses also benefit from constant medical follow-up, with vets, osteopaths and farriers, all specialists in equine needs and the demands of top-level sport.
They are trained and pampered on a daily basis in vast paddocks, training arenas and open-air meadows in the unspoilt Auvergne countryside. A balance between work and rest, which contributes to their full health. Refusing to set unattainable goals, our team takes the time to gently guide them through their morphological, psychological and sporting maturity, step by step. Gentle methods, developed by 3 professional riders and a veterinarian, to bring them up to the highest level of European show jumping.
Our horses are fed mainly with forage and pellets from trusted local suppliers. In our stable, priority is given to preventive phytosanitary treatments and natural care methods, in collaboration with specialized laboratories.
We pay particular attention to the quality and comfort of our infrastructures, paddocks, boxes and grounds, to preserve the health of our animals. We’ve also forged strong partnerships to offer horses and riders the best-performing, safest equipment possible.
As we all know, a career in top-level sport demands a total commitment that is often testing for riders. Écurie des Charmettes benefits from the advice of a nutritionist and spa doctor with over 20 years’ experience in the world of sport.. We are currently working on a program to support show jumping riders in their well-being, preserve their health capital and enhance their physical and mental preparation. The program will focus on 3 areas: nutrition, general medical care and the benefits of the spa, at the heart of the facilities of the Reine des Villes d’Eaux – Vichy.
Our selection of horses for adoption...
Immerse yourself in the world of our champions and explore their performances, their remarkable bloodlines and the attentive care they receive in our family stable. Each horse embodies our commitment to animal welfare and the pursuit of equestrian excellence.
Our partners
PARTNERS
We are proud to work with renowned partners who share our passion for sport horses. Their expertise and support contribute to the excellence of our stable and the success of our equine champions.
