Course itinerary
Indulge your passion for horses on this unique horse riding holiday in rural Spain. Learn to horse ride by combining excellent horse riding lessons with time spent trekking in the stunning hills of Andalucia to experience everything this beautiful region has to offer.
Spend 6 nights / 7 days in the Andalucía triangle between Cordoba, Malaga and Granada surrounded by olive groves, verdant mountains, hills and views of the stunning Lake Izjnar.
Just over an hour’s drive from these 3 key Spanish cities and just 30km from the pueblo blanco of Antequera, you’ll stay in a charming and tastefully restored 150 year old Finca set in grounds with olive and fruit trees, vegetable and herb garden and a beautiful swimming pool.
Whatever your level from beginner to advanced, your horse riding lessons will take place in a family-run equestrian centre set amongst the olives groves; a perfect location in which to perfect your horse riding skills.
This unique horse riding holiday in Spain promises to be a learning holiday with a difference.
Suitability
- Horse riding is suitable for all levels from beginners to those who’ve ridden before
- Please note that the rooms can only be booked for 2 persons sharing
- Single rooms are available for a supplement, if you would like to book this course as a single, please email with the dates you require
- Your hosts at the Finca are British/Japanese so can assist you in English, Spanish or Japanese if required, at the horse stables lessons are held in English, French and Spanish
Horse Riding Holiday Start Days
- You can arrive any day of the week you choose
- You will stay in the Finca for 6 nights / 7 days (so if you arrive on Sunday afternoon for example, you leave Saturday morning)
Horse Riding Course Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival day
- You may check-in to the Finca anytime after 3pm on the day you choose to arrive
- An arrival dinner of Andalucían cuisine and wine will be served by your hosts on the first evening
Day 2 – 4 Horse Riding Lessons
- After breakfast, you will make your own way to the stables (15 minutes away) where you will have 2 horse riding lessons lasting 1 hour each; you will learn one discipline per lesson according to your past experience (if any)
- You will have the afternoon and evening free and may want to spend your time by the pool or why not take a stroll around the charming whitewashed lakeside village of Iznájar, perched on the rocky outcrop, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Lake of Andalucía
Day 5 – 6
- After your breakfast you will go to the stables to begin your next days horse riding
- On these two days you will have a 1 hour lesson, followed by a short break and then 1.5 hours trekking through the hills of Andalucia and taking in the stunning views with your horse, instructor and fellow riders
- After your trek you will have the afternoon free to explore the region further or simply rest your legs by the Finca’s hillside pool
- Once again, you have the evening free to visit the town or relax at the Finca
Day 7 – Departure Day
- After breakfast guests are asked to check-out of their rooms ready for departure taking home with them new horse riding skills and an insight into Andalucían life that will stay with them long after the holiday is over
What Will I Learn?
- As a beginner or novice you will begin to develop your skills by starting with saddling up and getting on, steering, stopping and getting off again
- You will continue by learning about balance and developing control over the horse; in the lessons you will use yoga techniques to develop balance and suppleness that will help to create a harmony between yourself and the horse
- All lessons are given by a British qualified BHSAI instructor
- If you have ridden before, lessons will be tailored to your level and you’ll progress learning new skills during the week
About The Equestrian Centre
- The equestrian centre is around 15 minutes drive from the Finca, please note that transport between the two is NOT included and you will have to make your own way, we recommend car hire
- Set in the hills near Lake Izjnar surrounded by olive groves, this is a stunning location in which to learn to horse ride
- This professional, family run equestrian centre gives a warm welcome to riders of all abilities
- There are modern, purpose built stables housing up to 12 horses
- There is a 20x40m outdoor schooling arena with floodlighting and a sand surface
- The centre has ample parking, changing rooms and boasts a cafe and bar with terrace overlooking the arena
About The Horses
- The centre has a total of 18 horses and 2 ponies varying in age from one month to 20 years
- The horses range in height from the smallest pony at 10hh to horses up to 16.2hh
- The horses are mainly Andalusians and Andalusian crosses with 1 Thoroughbred/Andalusian cross, 1 Irish Draught/TB cross, Dutch Warmblood, Gallician and Shetland ponies
- The horses are well trained, schooled and suitable for all levels of riders from beginners to advanced
Accommodation At The Spanish Finca
- Your 150 year old Finca has just 4 rooms, 3 standard and 1 suite (supplement for the suite) and is situated in Iznájar, a small hilltop Moorish village overlooking a romantic lake lies in Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas in the southern part of the province of Córdoba
- Tastefully restored to retain the rustic charm, your standard room has twin beds or a double bed, private bathroom and delightful view
- All prices are based on two persons sharing the twin/double standard rooms, singles can book these for sole occupancy for a supplement, email for details
- The Finca features a swimming pool, reading room, DVD library and more
Want To Stay Longer Or Why Not Add Cooking Lessons?
- There are also various other courses available in longer durations that include extra horse riding lessons and you can even learn to cook at the Finca as it’s run by a professional Chef; to view more details please click here: Spanish cooking and Horse riding courses
- Or it is possible to add extra nights accommodation to this horse riding holiday, please email or call 08445020445 and we'll help you put your trip together
Go learn to ride beautiful Andalucian horses at this idyllic retreat in the heart of Andalucía, Spain and immerse yourself in the local culture on this unique horse riding holiday with a difference.