Horse livery near Angers, France: field, paddock or stable
On 72 hectares in Contigné, your horses live out, as a herd, with organic hay grown at the ranch. You come whenever you like, with no set hours.
A livery yard where horses live free
Livery at Thomas’ Ranch is open to all horses, small or large, young or older, whatever their discipline. We also take retired horses.
The horses live in fenced, safe and supervised fields and paddocks, with shelters. They share ranch life with other horses: a rich social life, at the pace of the herd.
- Organic hay grown on the ranch, ad lib and fed in covered feeders
- Clean water available at all times across the whole site
- Active stable, with suitable paddocks and fields
- Free access for owners, with no set hours
- Private tack room and club house
- Farrier on site
How much does livery cost?
Monthly prices. Use of the facilities is added only for horses in work: a horse that stays in the field or the paddock does not pay for it.
| Option, per month | Livery only | With use of the facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Field liveryLiving in a group, with shelters | €210 | €285 |
| Paddock livery | €255 | €330 |
| Stable livery | €330 | €405 |
| Stable with paddock | €350 | €425 |
| Use of the facilities onlyIndoor arena, outdoor arena, round pens | €75 | |
Prices as listed by the ranch in 2026. A visit and a chat before any horse arrives.
Facilities for working your horse
Use of the facilities gives owners everything they need to ride in every season, at any time of day.
- 2,200 m²
- indoor arena, for riding in all weathers
- 80 x 35 m
- outdoor arena
- 2
- round pens and a trail training course
- 72 ha
- of fields, and riding trails that start from the ranch
The facilities in pictures
Stables, paddocks, shelters, fields, round pen, outdoor arena and indoor arena: scroll through for a tour.
Stable block: concrete aisle and wood and metal stables 
Large timber barn: horses kept in groups, hay fed along the aisle 
Log hay rack filled with hay, pinto mare and her foal 
Grass paddock with wooden fencing, next to the buildings 
Dirt paddock, covered hay feeders and sheds 
Wooden shelter in a grass paddock 
Fenced fields and a row of wooden shelters 
Track and wooden fencing between the fields 
Wooden round pen, outdoor arena and fields 
Sand outdoor arena with wooden fencing 
Indoor arena: sand surface and timber frame 
The indoor arena building
Lessons, starting and training on site
Riders with horses at livery enjoy regular lessons with professional instructors, the trails around the ranch and the year’s events: competitions, clinics and the festival.
Valentin Rey, 2024 French reining champion in the limited open class and holder of the French state riding instructor qualification (BPJEPS) in western riding, is based at the ranch. He can take your horse into work, in addition to livery.
| Option | Per month |
|---|---|
| Starting5 sessions a week, 2 months minimum, horse at stable or paddock livery | €500 |
| Training5 sessions a week, lessons with your horse included, horse at stable or paddock livery | €450 |
| Schooling3 sessions a week | €300 |
Valentin Rey’s prices, livery not included. Contact: +33 6 47 62 92 51.
Getting to the ranch for livery
La Grand’Maison, Contigné (Les Hauts-d’Anjou). Driving times to the town hall of each town.
- Le Lion-d'Angers21 min19 km
- Sablé-sur-Sarthe26 min23 km
- Château-Gontier26 min23 km
- Segré32 min33 km
- Angers39 min32 km
- La Flèche45 min41 km
- Laval56 min52 km
Calculated by road on 9 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take retired horses?
Yes. Livery is open to all horses, young or older, whatever their discipline, including retired horses.
My horse is not in work: do I have to pay for use of the facilities?
No. Use of the facilities (€75 per month) only applies to horses worked in the indoor arena, the outdoor arena or the round pen. A horse that stays in the field or the paddock pays for livery only.
Is hay included?
Yes. The hay is grown organically on the ranch, ad lib for every horse, and fed in covered feeders.
Are there set visiting hours?
No. Owners have free access, with no set hours.
Can I visit before committing?
Yes. We welcome you for a tour of the ranch and a chat before your horse arrives. Call +33 6 70 06 80 97 or write to us.
Looking for a livery place for your horse?
Tell us which option you are interested in and when you would like your horse to arrive: we will suggest a visit.
