From 15 to 17 August 2025

EquiRencontre

EquiRencontre – a grand meeting for riders and drivers – has been organized since 1972.

Each year, trail riders and drivers outfit their horses and carriages and hit the trails of Wallonia for a grand meeting at the August 15th weekend. They walk/drive for two days, a week, a month or more, alone or in a group, to converge on a venue Friday afternoon. A day’s ride/drive is organized on Saturday, with a bucolic picnic and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

From 15 to 17 August 2025

Enjoy an unforgettable weekend with your horse.

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What is an EquiRencontre?

Each year, riders and drivers from all over Belgium and neighbouring countries come together for a weekend in August on or around August 15. The beautiful provinces of Wallonia reveal their charms each year in succession, giving everyone an opportunity to discover new landscapes at a horse’s pace.

An EquiRencontre is a combination of discoveries, recreation and enjoyment.

The trail riding and driving give all and sundry a chance to discover the region and its riches. Various games and introductions to equestrian sports and activities, such as archery and pleasure horse trials, the ice-breaking and gala evenings with musical entertainment, campfire, and much more all participate in this equestrian communion.

And this year?

01.

What?

A weekend, meeting people, riding, driving, workshops, etc.

02.

For whom?

For pleasure riders and drivers who want to hit the trails or discover trail riding/driving.

03.

Where?

The site reserved for this event is in the commune of Ittre, in the province of Walloon Brabant, close to the Brussels Region.

04.

When?

From 15 to 17 August 2025, inclusive.

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How?

On horseback, by carriage or by van, for a day or the entire weekend.

What's the programme?

Discover the detailed programme as well as the prices and registration form by clicking on the button below.

15 August

Welcome & info (1-5 pm)
Vet check & equipment check
Setting up paddocks & tents
Dinner & ice-breaking evening

16 August

Morning feed & breakfast
Sign-posted ride/drive, discovering the area
Dinner & gala evening

17 August

Morning feed & breakfast
Workshops - training courses
Discovery of FFE equestrian activities
Rides/drives following a map or GPS
Barbecue

Ittre

From 15 to 17 August 2025, the municipality of Ittre will be celebrating the traditional festivities of the Assumption, centred around the Procession of Our Lady of Ittre, a tradition dating back to 1384. On 15 August, the day will begin with mass at 9.30am in the church of Saint-Rémy, followed at 10.30am by the procession in which the statue of the Virgin Mary will be carried through the village, accompanied by the local brass band and horsemen. After the procession, the festivities will continue with a funfair, a variety of concerts and entertainment for children, creating a friendly and festive atmosphere for all ages.

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What riders have to say:

"It is a get-together of riders from all parts of the country and even neighbouring countries that enables them to meet and get to know each other...and in so doing, to participate in the development of equestrian tourism."

Étienne de Wouters