The French Horse and Riding Institute

Colbert founded the Stud institution in 1665, so as to have good stallions and encourage the production of horses for his cavalry. In 1815, the “Cadre Noir” troop was created, so that master riders could teach French cavalry instructors.
In 2010, the two institutions merged to form the French Horse and Riding Institute.

This publicly administered institution has been placed under the supervision of the ministries of sport and agriculture. It carries out its activities on behalf of the equine sector, local authorities, the State and all members of the public who are involved with horses and horse riding.
These are rolled out all over the country, thanks to a network of prestigious sites, including the National Horse Riding School in Saumur and 20 National Studs in the regions. The institution works in partnership with France Haras
to promote quality breeding.
 The Cadre Noir master riders contribute to maintain French horse riding and spread its infl uence at public demonstrations in France and abroad.

English version of the website

You will find here the sections of the website available in English.

Translations of the remaining sections will follow in due course.

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