8 days, 7 nights, 6 days of riding
The itinerary will be adapted to the progress of the riders and the weather conditions to achieve the best and safest experience during the learning process.
Highlights
- Learning with sweet and well trained Lusitano or Lusitano-cross horses
- Observation of wild Garrano horse herds during the rides
- Ride in the wild and beautiful nature of the Peneda-Gerês National Park
- Small groups of riders
- Excellent food and wine
This is a beginners program for those who want to learn quickly but with sensitivity. Pedro is your host and instructor and an experienced horserider who loves to teach people the joys of riding in a fun, fast, and secure way.
A wonderful introduction to the world of horses as well as a chance to explore this beautiful area. You will learn correct riding principles through a mixture of classic tuition, learning about horse behaviour, observing wild horses, and enjoying relaxing rides in the nature of Peneda-Gerês National Park.
This will be very different from the strict methods used on some beginner courses – Pedro aims to introduce you to the lovely world of horses with careful and thoughtful steps. “In the last 10 years, I needed to find the best way of teaching my guests who, sometimes despite not knowing anything about riding or horses, wanted to explore the region on horseback. My primary goal has always been to take them out on the trails feeling happy and secure. With this in mind, I created a teaching process that allows everyone to learn how to ride (on a basic level) at a faster pace than usual. In the last years, I have taught many riders, and all of them left with an immense enthusiasm for horses”.
The weight limit is 85 kg ready to ride.
Difficulty
For beginners with no or very limited riding experience.
What is included
- 7 nights with breakfast
- 6 days of tuition and riding according to the day-to-day schedule
- 7 dinners with 2 or 3 courses of Portuguese cuisine
- Wine included at dinners
- 6 lunches
What is not included
- Drinks and snacks outside the meals
- Plane tickets
- Transfer from and to Porto Airport – to be paid locally
Important
- Equipment available: Helmet
- Our best advises: bring pants that allows movement, boots or sport shoes (it is not allowed to ride in shorts or with open shoes)
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