L'écurie des charmettesA team dedicated to developing sport horses in and around Vichy
our horses for saleÉcurie des Charmettes supports the development and performance of show horses
Based in Vichy, Auvergne, with horses trained at three locations 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 horses are carefully selected from the best French breeding farms, ensuring not only their pedigree but also the conditions under which the foals were raised.
A stable that draws its strength from the synergy of a team of passionate and experienced professionals (riders, trainers, veterinarians, and others), united under the leadership of Patrick Blethon. Blethon has built a supportive environment based on long-standing relationships of trust with the professionals around him.
Recognized experts in identifying the best bloodlines of future champion horses, as well as passionate advocates for animal and human well-being.
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!
In a sport that demands total fusion and trust between animal and human, we are convinced that the well-being of both is the key to sporting success.
1 | Respect for every animal
Our team of seasoned professionals knows how to understand and respect the identity, abilities and needs of each horse. To make the most of the strengths of a bloodline and the inherited qualities of these top-level athletes, we put in place a tailor-made training programme, adapted to the conformation, strengths, weaknesses and daily life of each animal. A horse will never be forced, stressed, put under pressure or pushed to dangerous limits.
2 | Closer monitoring and greater safety
Our horses also benefit from constant medical monitoring, with a vet, an osteopath and a farrier, all specialists in equine needs and the demands of top-level sport.
They are trained and cared for every day in vast paddocks, training arenas and open-air meadows, in the unspoilt countryside of the Auvergne. A proper balance between work and rest contributes to their full health. Rejecting unrealistic goals, our team takes the time to gently support their physical, psychological and sporting maturity, step by step. These gentle methods, developed by 3 professional riders and a vet, bring them to the highest level of European show jumping.
3 | Health and nutrition
Our horses are mainly fed on forage and pellets from trusted local suppliers. In our stable, priority is given to preventive plant-based treatments and natural care methods, in partnership with specialist laboratories.
We pay particular attention to the quality and comfort of our facilities, paddocks, stables and arenas, to preserve the health of our animals. We have also built strong partnerships to offer horses and riders the most effective and safest equipment possible.
4 | Supporting the rider
We know that a career in top-level sport demands total commitment and is often hard on riders. Écurie des Charmettes benefits from the advice of a nutrition and spa-medicine doctor, who has worked for over 20 years in the world of sport. We are therefore currently working on a support programme for show jumping riders to promote their well-being, preserve their health and enhance their physical and mental preparation. 3 areas will be addressed: nutrition, general medical monitoring and the benefits of thermal treatments, at the heart of the facilities of the Queen of Spa Towns, 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.
Jaguar D'Elle (SOLD)
Selle Français Brown, 2019
By Denfer DE La Folie SF and Tourelle D'Elle
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Our 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.
