Each day the ride follows a different route, starting from the centre, stopping for lunch either at a country bar/restaurant or for a picnic out in the country. Expect 3 to 5 hours in the saddle (this can be varied according to riders preferences). We offer longer rides to keen and competent riders.
You will ride on ancient tracks through spectacular scenery, often teeming with butterflies and birdlife (look out for eagles, hoopoes, bee-eaters) and rich in wildflowers during the spring, through pine woods, time-worn arroyos, through vineyards, olive, almond and apricot groves and from the tops of our small mountains enjoy huge views to the wide horizon. No roads, no barriers, no fences.
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The Horses: Predominantly Purebred Spanish horses, some Portuguese Lusitanos and Tres Sangres. Our horses have great 'spirit', yet are gentle and intelligent. You will may as much from the horses as from the instructors! Our more experienced horses are capable of elevated movements and High School work as well as good extension and they move with lightness, collection, with excellent balance and cadence. Competent riders can experience the horse of the 'masters' of years gone by and we are perhaps unique in being able to offer experienced sensitive riders the opportunity to ride some of these horses out in the country.
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A half day riding in the Country (see Option A) plus a half day riding in the School, with your choice of options:
Instruction
We tailor courses according to your particular interests, needs and objectives and our goal is to teach, in an easily understood way, the classical methods that have stood the test of time. Age or standard (although not suitable for absolute beginners) of riding is unimportant; we have horses for novice to advanced. You may find it preferable to keep with one horse throughout your course/stay, or it may be beneficial to experience a number of different horses. For information on instructors and guides; click here
The Horses
Predominantly Purebred Spanish horses, some Portuguese Lusitanos and Tres Sangres. Our horses have great spirit, yet are gentle and intelligent. You may learn as much from the horses as from the instructors! Our more experienced horses are capable of elevated movements and High School as well as good extension and they move with lightness, collection and with excellent balance and cadence. More advanced riders can experience the horse of the 'masters' of years gone by.
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Riding disciplines
Elementary dressage.
Ridden lateral work, piaffe, passage, flying changes.
Work in hand (lateral work, piaffe, passage, levade).
Work on the long rein.
Doma Vaquera.
Driving (singles and pairs).
Stallion management.
Handling and starting youngstock.
Riding/working with the garrocha.
Facilities
New stable yard situated within a 110 acre vineyard, olive and almond farm. International size arena with sand and rubber surface. New smaller covered training school under construction. Bar. Shade and sun terraces, overlooking the school and countryside. Toilets/changing rooms.
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A half day riding in the Country (see Option A or B), plus afternoon Tours of the Region
A different tour each day which could typically include; visiting Spanish horse studs, ride in a carriage with Spanish horses, visit a bull ranch, see the source of the Rio Mundo in the mountains of the Sierra de Alcaraz, visit castles and historic buildings, wine routes and the ancient town of Jumilla, the windmills of Don Quixote in Castilla La Mancha, the achealogical site of Minateda, rivers, mountains or lakes. You have the opportunity to let us know your preferences on the Booking Form and we try to base our tours around individual tastes wherever possible.
Choose your option of school riding (see Option B), plus afternoon Tours of the Region (see Option C).
Choose your option of school riding (see Option B)
As you can ride in the morning and afternoon you can choose various riding options.
We are a centre of Classical Dressage and offer the opportunity to ride well schooled Purebred Spanish (Andalusian) and Portuguese (Lusitano) horses and offer 7 night fully inclusive classical riding holidays, weekend breaks, 1 day courses or 1 hour lessons.
Our aim is to ensure riders achieve the clearest understanding of classical methods and instruction is given on a one-to-one basis. As this is a more intensive course where full attention is given to the rider through individual instruction, these holidays are limited to a maximum of 4 persons.
We offer 7 night fully inclusive classical riding holidays/courses, weekend breaks, 1 day courses or 1 hour lessons.
We tailor as best we can lessons and courses according to your interests and needs, taking the objects of each rider into account, and our goal is to teach, in an easily understood way, the classical methods that have stood the test of time, with no gimmicks or 'techno-speak'. Except for the 1 hour lessons, we expect to give you a minimum of 2 individual lessons per day. Age or standard is unimportant but these courses do not suit beginners. Naturally, riders who already have some experience and a reasonable riding ability can benefit the most. For details on instructors return to main site; click here
Some of our more advanced horses are extremely sensitive and responsive, enabling the rider to refine the use of their position, seat and aids, feeling an instant response from the horse, as well as cadence, collection, freedom of movement and lateral work. In fact our horses may teach you more than our instructors! For details of our horses return to main site; click here
Guests can watch other lessons and watch horse training sessions. We also generally have a good selection of books and videos covering many aspects of classical equitation in our on-site tack shop.
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