The training of Charles Gourdain’s racehorses begins with the warm-up in the ring. After several warm-up laps, Charles Gourdain gives his instructions. For some, split and for others distance. A la carte work depending on the condition of the horse. A part will be done on the grass to go quickly. Most horse racing is done on grass.
– Charles Gourdain
Training on sand tracks strengthens the horse
For a more intensive training it goes through the grass tracks. And for the development of the muscles of the horse, it is on the sand the ideal. We put them in racing conditions so that they learn to fight and challenge themselves. Especially when it comes to horses that go racing at weekends at racetracks. Charles Gourdain’s family has evolved over several generations in the world of racing. His father was a veterinarian and a very good rider. His grandfather was an eventing rider and his children are amateur jockeys.