Equestrian and Equine-assisted Therapy Centre

Whatever your experience, the new education and equine-assisted therapy centre - Equitypes - is happy to provide the structure and content you need to experience equestrian life, in the best conditions. The horses and the instructors look forward to welcoming you to Versoix.Registration for summer camps is open.

With Equitypes, horse-riding is available to everyone

A multitude of phrases attempt to describe the magical relationship between human and horse however, the mystery around the intensity of this bond remains unresolved. From passion to leisure, via Olympic level competition or just the simple pleasure of decompressing and discovering a different side of nature, every individual has a unique relationship with these extraordinary animals. Interactions with horses helps children to grow and adults to continue to evolve.

The programme includes all the stages of classical horse-riding : from approaching and mounting the horse to the physical and mental preparation needed for competitive riding.

Equitypes supports and provides you with the technical, emotional, and inter-relational skills which allow you to enjoy a happy and confident equestrian practice.

Initiation activities and classic basic training course.

Equitypes offers the following initiation activities:

  • Accompanied trail rides/hacks, on ponies or horses, are an excellent recreational activity for a first contact with horses.
  • Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, between 1.30pm and 4.30pm, your children can take part in a half-day immersive horse-riding training.
  • Camps are organized during school holidays (the first one is planned for 4 to 8 July 22)

Equitypes offers a training course based on the principals that make up classic equestrianism:

  • Learn the basic horse-care needs, including how to handle tack, for before and after riding.
  • Develop your knowledge to be able to behave in a coherent manner around the horse and lead it on your own (after approximately 10 lessons, the possibility exists to take the FNCH Attestation exam).
  • The first lessons are private lunge lessons, until all three gaits (walk, trot, canter) have been mastered.
  • The students can join a group lesson once they have shown the ability to prepare the horse/tack and have achieved, during the lunge lessons, the required stability, and accurate use of aids at all three gaits (walk, trot, canter).
  • Equitypes offers adapted and integrated riding options for people with mental and/or physical difficulties.

Programme de formation de base FNCH

Attestation: Examen du 10 décembre 2023 (8h-14h00).

La présence est obligatoire à 80% des activités du cursus pour pouvoir se présenter à l’examen.

  • Inscription et règlement au 30 août 2023
  • Dates pour la formation Attestation- Examen le 10 décembre (8h-10h30):
    • Septembre: 21 et 28 (env. 1h30)
    • Octobre: 5 et 12 (env. 1h30)
    • Novembre: 2,9,16,23 et 30 (env. 1h00)
    • Décembre: 7 (env. 30-45 min.)
  • Répétition générale: 26 novembre 2023 (2h)
  • Préparation des chevaux (autonome), présentation des chevaux aux moniteur pour contrôle le 9 décembre 13h00-16h00.
  • Tarif: 595.-

Diplôme: Examen du 10 décembre 2023 (8h-14h00).

La présence est obligatoire à 100% des activités du cursus pour pouvoir se présenter à l’examen.

  • Inscription et règlement au 30 août 2023
  • Les cours pour le diplôme ont lieu:
    • Samedi à 15h ou le vendredi à 17h30.
  • Répétition générale: 26 novembre 2023 (2h)
  • Préparation des chevaux (autonome), présentation des chevaux aux moniteur pour contrôle le 9 décembre 13h00-16h00.
  • Tarif d’inscription: 295.- (sont exclus les cours pratiques).

Brevet: Examen du 28 avril 2024 (8h-14h00).

La présence est obligatoire à 100% des activités du cursus pour pouvoir se présenter à l’examen.

  • Inscription et règlement au 30 janvier 2024
  • Test d’entrée le 28 janvier 2024 (déroulement de la reprise).
  • Les cours pour le brevet saut ont lieu:
    • Samedi à 14h et mercredi 16h.
  • Répétition générale: 21 avril 2024 (2h)
  • Préparation des chevaux (autonome), présentation des chevaux aux moniteur pour contrôle le 27 avril entre 13h00-16h00.
  • Tarif d’inscription: 425.- (sont exclus les cours pratiques).

Modern Equestrianism

Show Jumping

Dressage

Driving

Sidesaddle

Adapted Disciplines

Vaulting

The Equitypes Philosophy

Find harmony with the horse

Anita Raverdino is an international coach and competitor. She specializes in human attachment and the emotional relationship of children and adults. Supported by a team of horse professionals, she decided to create the Equitypes equestrian training and therapy centre.

The aim of the centre is to teach equestrianism in its most classic form, coupled with the precious knowledge developed by the founders of the Actiontypes system. The hoped-for result is riding experience based on the pleasure of complicity, thanks to a stable emotional bond between the horse and rider. This relationship is acquired, in part, by learning how to deal with emotional discomfort.

Anita Raverdino is available to help overcome rather than be defeated by the obstacles (falls, loss of confidence in oneself or in the horse, shame, fear) that can arise during the development of the bond between horse and rider. Equestrianism can develop a potential for resilience, which is fundamental to the success of everyone’s social, professional, and personal life.

 

10% Discount Voucher

On your first riding lesson or discovery package – valid from 15 September 2021 to 15 October 2021.

Prices :

The length of a private lesson is 45 minutes. The lessons are rotated between theory, groundwork, and riding, according to the lesson plan, with the overall objective to prepare students for the FNCH exams (this is the main aim of the course but there is no obligation to take the exam).
  • Private Lesson
    (under 10)
    60.-
  • Private Lesson « Jeunesse et Sport »
    (under 21)
    70.-
  • Private Lesson “Adult”
    (over 21)
    80.-
  • “Mouvement Junior” – Level 1
    (afternoon camp of 2h)
    60.-
  • “Mouvement Junior” – Level 2
    (afternoon camp of 2h)
    60.-
  • Course of 10 lessons “Kids”
    540.-
  • Course of 10 lessons “Jeunesse et Sport »
    630.-
  • Course of 4 trial lessons for children of all ages
    (only available for new clients – valid 2 months)
    216.-
  • Course “Mouvement Junior” Level 1
    (10 afternoon camps of 2h each)
    540.-
  • Course “Mouvement Junior” – Level 2
    (10 afternoon camps of 2h each)
    540.-
  • For the more advanced rider:
  • Group Lesson – Level A
    (without a “Diplôme”)
    55.-
  • Course of 10 group lessons – Level A
    500.-
  • Group Lesson – Level B
    (with a “Diplôme”)
    60.-
  • Course of 10 group lessons – Level B
    540.-
  • Advanced group lessons in a specific discipline
    (adult or child)
    70.-
  • Course of 10 advanced group lessons
    630.-

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