After a 2024 edition in Spain, the legendary Raid du Centaure returns to France in 2025. Organized by Ecuries D S Poir, under the aegis of the FITE, this POR of around 100 km over two nights will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025 in Gorre (France).
THE CENTAURE IN LIMOUSIN
“Limousin is the land of trees and water. There is little relief, but riders will cross many forests and encounter many rivers,” explains Fabrice Guennec, co-organizer of this year's event.
Having taken part in 5 editions of the Raid du Centaure as a rider, he has some advice for participants. “You have to train yourself and your mount. Test your equipment, train at night to check the horse's reaction, especially to the specific equipment you use at night. You also have to learn to take it easy on your mount. Training is essential for both rider and horse."
In terms of organization, Ecuries D S Poir has been organizing national and international TREC competitions for many years. “Organizing such an event can't be done without a good team,” he adds. “I'm supported by Sébastien Bieber, main course designer for this POR, with whom I've already worked to organize an international competition of TREC. We also have the confidence of Jean de Châtillon [who has overseen the Raid du Centaure for many years], so it's a great source of pride to organize this event, but also a big organizational challenge”.
REGISTRATIONS
Registration is now open. We advise you to register as soon as possible, as some twenty English, Spanish and French riders have already signed up.
The registration form is available in French on the facebook page of theevent. It is also available on request in English or Spanish, by sending a message to the organizer.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
If you'd like to experience the Raid du Centaure at first hand, we're looking for volunteers, especially for the POR checkpoints. Visit the Facebook page of the event.
The organizer also offers to help you find horses if necessary.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558405487166
To relive the 2024 edition: https://fite-net.org/raid-du-centaure-2024-retour-sur-ledition-en-catalogne-avec-interviews-des-vainqueurs-2/
Cover photo ©Quentin Schmitt
