Train, Trail and Carriage Drive

Riding Holiday

At the start of your riding holiday, Nuno will show you around the grounds of the farm and to your accommodation. At dinner, Nuno will discuss with you your itinerary, you can choose from trail rides, ridden lessons or carriage driving instruction. Nuno will do his best to tailor each day to suit your particular needs and preferences and mixed groups of riders and non-riders, drivers and non-drivers are equally welcome.

Carriage Driving

The carriage driving and trail rides take place on the miles and miles of farm tracks and lanes that surround the equestrian centre. Here, you will hardly meet a single vehicle so you can just relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery. As well as being a talented rider Nuno is an expert carriage driver and as I discovered, it really is thrilling driving a powerful Lusitano through the cork and olive trees to the natural lake. The many fragrances, colours and sounds of this beautiful region really leave a lasting imprint on your mind.

Accommodation

The accommodation is newly renovated and all rooms have ensuite facilities. There are a number of lounges where you can relax in the evening, or maybe you would prefer to sip a glass of wine in the gardens as you listen to the crickets singing their evening chorus. The food is a delight and both at lunchtime and in the evening the cook prepares splendid local cuisine featuring the very best of Alentejo’s renowned gastronomy. There is also an eternity pool with newly built spa facilities.

Instruction

You will be guided through your equestrian holiday by chief instructor Nuno Baptista, both a national judge and a member of the national dressage team in Portugal. His skill and patience with his horses is evident in every corner of this wonderful farm and he will make your experience here one that you will cherish for a lifetime. The farm is suitable for non-riders and families as there are opportunities to go on bike rides, have archery lessons, canoe or even fish in the natural lake, to say nothing of mile upon mile of the most wonderful walking country.

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To read about Lusitano Horses please click here. On this holiday you will enjoy excellent tuition on well trained Lusitano Horses; the accommodation, food and leisure facilities are first class, you really couldn't wish for more from an equestrian holiday. Our trainer Nuno is a sympathetic and experienced instructor, he is a member of the Portuguese national dressage squad and a national judge, you will be in safe hands!

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