Show Jumping & Trail Riding
7 days - Porto to Porto
This holiday offers you the chance to explore the Green Coast of Portugal on horseback whilst improving your show jumping skills. The equestrian centre is located on the border of the Peneda-Geres National Park, a stunningly beautiful wilderness of rugged boulder strewn mountains interspersed with the bright purple and yellow of heathers and gorses, where animals like the wild Iberian wolf, the "Garrano" (wild north Portuguese mountain horse), and many others local species may be seen.
Your lessons will be a combination of flat work and jumping. During the lessons you will ride skilfully trained horses and if your riding is good enough you may also get the opportunity to ride some of the competition horses. The trail riding offers a totally different dimension and allows you to experience the beauty of Portugal and to get to know your Lusitano in a more relaxed way. During the trail rides one has the opportunity to meet lots of gentle "Garranos" and see rural Portugal from another angle.
The Show Jumping programme is run by Antonio Vozone and Francisco Fleming. Antonio is one of the best show jumpers of Portugal. He rode for Portugal in the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996 and has won more than 1000 national competitions and 46 national Grand Prix. Fransisco consistantly ranks amongst Portugal's top ten show jumpers.
Your board and accommodation will be on site, in a lovely guest house, where your hosts will make you feel totally at home.
- Day 1 (D)
- Arrive Porto. On arrival you will be met and transferred the beautiful guesthouse at Hippikos Equestrian Centre.
- Day 2 to Day 6 (B,L,D)
- During the days you will ride for between three and four hours. There will normally be one 60-minute session on flat work, one 60-minute session over jumps and a trail ride. There is plenty of time to relax by the indoor pool, hike, play tennis or visit the nearby beaches.
- Day 7 (B)
- Transfer back to the airport.
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- Cost per Person:
- Ride Only: £1099
- Includes: Transfers from the airport, accommodation and meals as indicated, wine with meals and all riding. One can upgrade to private lessons for a supplement of Euro 500 per person payable locally. If additional instruction is required you can book a further 5 60-minute private lessons for a supplement of Euro 450 per person payable locally.
- Single Supplement: £360
- Departure Dates: Sundays throughout the year.
- The Accommodation: Accommodation, for a maximum of 6 guests, is provided in a beautiful guesthouse at the equestrian centre. All rooms are en-suite. There is an indoor swimming pool and tennis court as well as a large dining room/living area where meals are taken en-famille. The guest house offers panoramic views of the surrounding valley and is only 30 minutes from the beach, 40 minutes from Porto, 20 minutes from Ponte de Lima and 10 minutes from Braga. The farm is located at the border of the National Park Peneda-Geres.
- Food & Drink: Meals include a variety of local and international dishes using home grown ingredients and locally produced wine. Special diet requirements such as vegetarian can also be catered for.
- Laundry: A small amount of laundry can be done without extra charge.
- Children: Children of 6 or older can participate in riding lessons but children of any age are welcome as companions to riders. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Non-Riders: Are welcome at a special non-riders price of £475 for the 6 nights. Non riders can relax by the indoor pool, hike, play tennis or explore the beautiful countryside.