11-13 August 2023

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.

11-13 August 2023

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?

At the Abbey of Good Hope (Abbaye de Bonne Espérance), near Binche, in Hainaut Province.

04.

When?

From 11 to 13 August 2023, inclusive.

05.

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.

Arrival

On horseback/by carriage or by van
11 August
  • Welcome & info (1-5 pm)
  • Vet check & equipment check
  • Setting up paddocks & tents
  • Dinner & ice-breaking evening

Rides/Drives

Choose your distance
12 August
  • Morning feed & breakfast
  • Sign-posted ride/drive, discovering the area
  • Dinner & gala evening

Workshops

A la carte
13 August
  • Morning feed & breakfast
  • Workshops - training courses
  • Discovery of FFE equestrian activities
  • Rides/drives following a map or GPS
  • Dinner & relaxed evening

L'Abbaye de Bonne Espérance

Our Lady of Good Hope Abbey rises out of the countryside in the peaceful village of Vellereille-les-Brayeux, a few miles from Binche (Mons-La Louvière-Charleroi), in Hainaut Province, as if by magic. This 900 year old monument is rife with stories of the past. 

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