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Thomas' Ranch Western ranch in Anjou, France Quarter Horse & Paint Horse breeding

72 hectares of fields and riding trails, 30 km north of Angers: an annual western festival, horses for sale, horse livery, lodges & gîtes, weddings and corporate events.

4.8 out of 5
69 Google reviews
72 hectares, indoor arena, more than 70 horses

A ranch that is alive all year round

Herd of horses grazing in a large field lined with trees

A 72-hectare ranch north of Angers

Fields, and riding trails that start right from the ranch: here, horses live in the best possible conditions, active, in a herd or on their own. Our hay is grown organically on site and given ad lib, on top of our rich pastures.

72 hectares
of fields, woods and riding trails
2,200 m²
indoor arena
35 x 80 m
outdoor arena
Organic hay
grown on the estate and fed in covered feeders
The story of the ranch and the team
Aerial view of the ranch: indoor arena, stone buildings, outdoor arena, round pen and fields

« A magnificent horsewith an exceptional temperament,that I discovered in the United States.And above all, a childhood dream. »

Jacky Thomas, on Quarter Horses
Palomino Quarter Horse in a field of golden grass

Horse livery in France: field, paddock or stable

Your horse lives at the heart of the ranch, fed on the estate’s organic hay on top of our rich pastures, with clean water everywhere. Owners come whenever they like, every day, 24 hours a day; for horses in work, access to the indoor and outdoor arenas can be added to the package.

  • Field liveryfrom €210 a month
  • Paddock liverywith or without a stable
  • Stable liverywith turnout in the field

Western riding and ranch sorting, all year round

Private or group lessons, taster clinics at weekends, getting back in the saddle and cattle work with the ranch’s own herd, taught by Valentin Rey, 2024 French reining champion in the limited open class.

Western rider working in the ranch’s outdoor arena

Thomas’ Ranch Festival: 3 days of western in June

Country concerts and line dancing, horse shows, ranch sorting, American vehicles: on 25, 26 and 27 June 2027, the ranch hosts the 16th edition, 3 days of western celebration.

Country concert on the festival stage in front of the audience
Line dancers on the festival dance floor, seen from above
Harley-Davidson motorcycle and classic Ford Mustang on display on the festival lawn

Ranch spirit for your special occasions

Celebrate your wedding at the ranch, hold your corporate event at the ranch: the arena, the gîtes and the 72 hectares all to yourselves. We plan each event with you, on quotation.

Straw bales lined up under a large oak tree facing the arch of an outdoor wedding ceremony

A wedding at the ranch

The ranch all to yourselves, from Wednesday to Monday: your reception on the dance floor of the indoor arena, the gîtes for your family and friends, and no time limit for the party. We have thought of everything for your unique and unusual day!

Getting married at Thomas’ Ranch
Rider and herd of cattle during a ranch sorting competition at the ranch

Western-style corporate events and team building

30 km north of Angers: rooms by the day, gîtes to stay on site and western activities, from riding demonstrations to the mechanical bull, by way of line dancing lessons and live concerts.

Holding a corporate event at the ranch
  • ★★★★★

    I am delighted with getting back in the saddle. I particularly appreciated the kindness and skill of Valentin, who adapted his teaching to my particular request. […] The quality and training of the horses, chosen for each type of session, also played a big part in building my confidence and let me enjoy every minute without fear of falling.

    Patricia R., getting back in the saddle

  • ★★★★★

    What a weekend! Dancing, cowboys, good country music and first-class organisation. We came in our camper van. Roll on next year!

    Catherine L., festival

  • ★★★★★

    A superb welcome, an unusual place, charming owners. For our walkers’ barbecue, it was perfect. Thank you for everything.

    Marie-Christine M., group visit

  • ★★★★★

    Great American festival. A real change of scene. We would love to come again. Great atmosphere and great volunteers.

    Jennifer G., festival

Google reviews translated from French. All reviews

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News from the ranch, the horses, competitions and the festival, throughout the year.

The wooden Thomas’ Ranch sign and its horseshoe

A plan, a question?

A horse, a livery place, a date for a wedding or a corporate event: Stéphanie and Jacky will get back to you.

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