Flights
There are many flights to
this region of Spain
and we keep a close track on which ones offer the best service and the best
value for money. Please contact us and
we will gladly advise you on the best flight for you.
Car Hire
Car Hire is very
inexpensive in Spain
and you can often get great deals whilst booking your flight. We can help you
with car hire too, alternatively we can organise taxi€™s for you although if you
are doing a lot of moving around car hire will be more cost effective.
Passports
You will need a full
passport to enter Spain.
Transfers
Most of our holidays
include transfers from the airport local to that particular ride. We can also
organise to collect you from other airports in the region although this may
entail an extra cost.
Insurance
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all clients travelling on these
holidays and customers must demonstrate that they have adequate cover.
Equestrian Escapes offers a comprehensive insurance policy that includes cover
for personal belongings, cancellation, medical problems and it is, of course,
valid for those participating in horse riding activities.
The cost of the cover for trips up to 7 days of duration is £20 per individual.
Riding equipment
While riding hats are
available at our stables, for your own comfort we advise you to bring your own
hat.
Special dietary requirements
With advanced warning we
can cater for most dietary requirements, please make sure you let us know
before you travel.
Travel Light
Don't think you need to
lug a huge suitcase around airports and train stations. The dress on our
riding holidays is very casual, even for the visits, jeans and T-shirts or a
summery dress, are fine. Most of the riding holidays have a laundry
facility too, so you don't even have to pack too many riding clothes
Riding Kit
In Spring, Autumn and
especially in the summer months, it can get very hot, so to avoid feeling
sweaty and sticky all the time, try to stick to natural fabrics, especially
cotton. There are many fantastic new products on the market, including full
cotton seamless underwear, which is a blessing for the trail rides. Don't
forget about fine cotton socks, too.
Trousers
Of course, nothing beats the comfort and protection that proper cotton breeches
or jodhpurs afford for riding, but if you don't intend to ride much after your
holiday, you can get by with cotton tracksuit bottoms or leggings.
Tops
Should be fairly fitting, and it is better to have at least half sleeves for
protection to the shoulders against sunburn or low hanging branches on the
trail rides. Even in the summer, they are just as cool and for the ladies, are
much more "supportive" and comfortable so you can concentrate on
learning in your classes. If you come in winter, it's good to bring tops you
can wear in layers, T-shirts, sweatshirts and vests. Sometimes it is quite cold
and suddenly it gets hot, so it's good to be able to add or subtract quickly.
Inspection of Rides
We check out all the rides we feature so we know the horses are well cared for. We only include rides where we are sure that the horses are well treated and the stables met with the Directors high expectations. We have rides for more experienced riders and those for beginners too. Some of the rides will opperate in 'experience' groups so you will be neither held back by beginners or scared to death!
Financial Security
Equestrian Escapes secures your money through International Passenger Protection (IPP). The cost of our rides is the same as if you'd booked direct, but with the extra security, firstly that the holiday has been checked and secondly, that your money is safe.
Holidays in UK
We have a programme of holidays based in Cheshire, but these holidays need you to bring your own horse (children, dogs, bikes and walkers are also welcome).
Holidays for families
Some of our holidays are geared towards families and others are suitable only for adults. For many people who book with us it is important who else is on the ride and because our holidays are mostly small groups we can often give you a good idea of who else will be with you.
Non-riders / beginners
Some of our rides are suitable for beginners or novices; however if your partner really doesn't want to ride then we can direct you to a holiday where there will be lots of other things to do such as walking, fishing, biking, swimming or sights to see. On these holidays we can offer a reduced rate for non-riders.
Travelling Alone
Many of our guests choose to travel alone in fact practically all our holidays are absolutely ideal for people travelling on their own. You will have the chance to meet like minded people, who love horses!
Safe Riding
The Director of Equestrian Escapes is BHS qualified and previous to setting up this company worked for the BHS. When she travels to Spain to check out all these rides her many priorities are welfare of horses and riders!