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H'VAL, a family story in the Matheysine
A family-run equestrian centre in La Motte-d'Aveillans, 35 minutes from Grenoble, H'VAL was run for many years by Claudine Fiat. Her daughter, Tiphaine Bourgeois, is now taking over the reins.
In the press
« The H'Val equestrian centre is a family story. »
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Tiphaine Bourgeois, the next generation
Tiphaine grew up here, between the stables and the trails of the Matheysine. Horses have always been part of her daily life: taking over the family centre was the obvious choice.
To prepare, she earned a vocational baccalaureate in equestrian business management (bac pro CGEH), then in 2024 the BPJEPS in equestrian activities, the French state diploma for riding instructors. She now runs H'VAL: riding school, horse rides and holiday camps.
In the photo published by Le Dauphiné Libéré, she stands next to Fanfan, a 7-year-old Spanish mare.
Claudine Fiat, many years at the head of the centre
Claudine Fiat devoted many years to the H'VAL equestrian centre and made it the family place our riders know.
The handover is gradual: Claudine is passing the reins to her daughter gently, so the centre keeps its spirit.
What doesn't change
Same address, same family spirit, same activities for every level, 35 minutes from Grenoble:
At a glance
- Who runs the H'VAL equestrian centre?
- Tiphaine Bourgeois is taking over H'VAL in La Motte-d'Aveillans (Isère). She is gradually succeeding her mother, Claudine Fiat, who ran the centre for many years.
- Where is H'VAL?
- 13 rue des Georges, 38770 La Motte-d'Aveillans, in the Matheysine: 35 minutes from Grenoble, near the Laffrey lakes and Pierre Percée.
- What does H'VAL offer?
- Horse rides (group, private or at aperitif time), riding lessons for every level and camps during the school holidays.