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Horse Riding

The Beachcomber hotel (Paradis) at Morne Brabant has a small stable with horses available for guests.

Near the Club Mediterranean off the Grand Bay to Port Louis road, there is the Club Hippique de Mont Choisy, More Raifray, Pointe aux Canonniers, (Tel; 263 8211), with stables.

In the Domaine les Pailles (Tel 212 4225, Fax 212 4226) complex near Port Louis, the 'Ecunes du Domaine'opened in 1993 for horse lovers to practise their sport, with experienced riders being able to enjoy a ride in the natural setting of the Guibies Valley, accompanied by a qualified instructor. Lessons are held in the paddock for children and riders wanting to improve their style and technique. Riders have to bring their own jodhpurs, or trousers or jeans, while riding hats and boots are provided.

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