Your next equestrian adventure!
Hello, riders and drivers,
You are about to register for the meet Equirencontre 2023, which will take place from 11 to 13 August inclusive at
the Abbey of Good Hope (Abbaye de Bonne-Espérance), Vellereilles-les-Brayeux, Belgium.
We look forward to meeting you there.
On this page you will find the programme, rates and link to the Google form registration form. Registering will take you only a few minutes and a confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you once payment is received.
The registration deadline is 15 July 2023.
Onsite registration will not be possible. Thank you for understanding.
Programme
We shall welcome you on site starting Friday, 11 August. The horses of all riders and drivers arriving on horseback and by carriage will undergo inspections by a veterinarian and a farrier or hoof trimmer. Then you’ll be free to set up your paddocks and campsites in a beautiful meadow next to the abbey.
Come discover the region Saturday during a sign-posted ride, regardless of your trail-riding skills.
Sunday will also give you a chance to learn more through a selection of workshops, talks and horse games.
Don’t hesitate to come for certain days only or to drive up in a van if you don’t yet feel up to trail riding for several days. It will be an opportunity to meet some long-distance riders!
Arrival
on horseback/by carriage or by van-
Welcome & info (1-5 pm)
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Check-up - horse & equipment
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Accommodation for horses & riders/drivers
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evening feed (7 pm)
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Dinner & ice-breaking evening (8 pm)
Rides
(sign-posted)-
Morning feed (7.30 am)
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Breakfast for participants (8-9 am)
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Sign-posted ride/drive (10 am)
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Evening feed (7 pm)
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Dinner & gala evening (8 pm))
Workshops
(à la carte)-
Morning feed (7.30 am)
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Breakfast for participants (8-9 am)
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Workshops
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Rides/drives (following a map or GPS)
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Barbecue (12-1 pm)
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Award ceremony (3 pm)
Rates
The lump-sum payment will give you access to the Equirencontre site, access to the campground for riders/drivers and horse paddocks, the right to use the toilets and showers, access to the two dinners and entertainment, the right to participate in the one-day touring rally and rides/drives, and the right to participate in the equestrian games and activities.
Your families and friends may join us for the Saturday evening meal. The prices are spelled out on the registration form.
FFE
Price per horse for FFE members-
+ €5 per horse
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+ €6 per 15 kg bale of hay
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Meals from Friday evening to Sunday noon
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Access to activities
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Accommodation in the paddocks
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Possibility of lodging in a room upon request
non FFE
Price per horse for riders insured elsewhere-
+ €5 per horse
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+ €6 per 15 kg bale of hay
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+ €30 for Hipponews subscription (optional)
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Meals from Friday evening to Sunday noon
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Access to activities
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Accommodation in the paddocks
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Possibility of lodging in a room upon request
participation + membership for non-members
Price per horse for riders wishing to be insured through the FFE-
FFE membership for 365 days
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+ €5 per horse
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+ €6 per 15 kg bale of hay
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+ €27 for Hipponews subscription (optional)
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Meals from Friday evening to Sunday noon
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Access to activities
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Accommodation in the paddocks
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Possibility of lodging in a room upon request
Roadbook
Don’t forget to download your roadbook by hitting the button below.
If it is filled out, the roadbook will enable you to take part in the challenge for the following awards:
Cup for the longest distance solo.
Cup for the highest number of points per team (km x horses).
Cup for the largest group.
Cup for the best group.
Cup for the longest distance by carriage.
Cup for the best-appointed carriage.
The President’s Cup.
