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All Day Riding in the Country
(Option A)
3, 4 or 7
night fully inclusive holidays, or hourly / day rides
For the intermediate or experienced rider. Riders
need to be able to control their horses outside at all paces and for the enjoyment of the rest of the riders this
option is not suitable for beginners or most children of less than 12 years.
However if there is a complete group of less
experienced riders then we can provide gentle horses and make up a ride
accordingly.
Each day the ride follows a different route, starting
from the centre, stopping for lunch at a country
bar/restaurant, for a picnic out in the country or maybe back at the
centre. Expect 3 to 5 hours
in the saddle (this can be varied according to riders preferences). We
offer longer rides to keen and competent riders.
Note (7 day inclusive holidays): On Wednesday mornings
we leave
you free to relax or explore the market town of Hellin (morning market).
Wednesday afternoon you can relax at the Centre or take a
ride in the country, whichever you prefer.
You will ride on ancient tracks through spectacular
scenery, often teeming with butterflies and birdlife (look out for
eagles, hoopoes, bee-eaters) and rich in wildflowers during the spring,
through pine woods, time-worn arroyos, through vineyards, olive, almond
and apricot groves and from the tops of our small mountains enjoy huge views to the wide horizon.
No roads, no barriers, no fences.
The Horses
Purebred Spanish horses, some
Portuguese Lusitanos and Tres Sangres. Our horses have great 'spirit',
yet are gentle and intelligent. You may learn as much from the horses as from the instructors! Our more
experienced horses are capable of elevated movements and High School
work as well as good extension and they move with lightness, collection
and with excellent balance and
cadence. Competent riders can experience the horse of the 'masters' of years gone by
and we are
perhaps unique in being able to offer experienced sensitive riders the
opportunity to ride some of these horses out in the country. More details of our horses can be found under the heading
'Horses' in 'Riding Holidays', or - Click here to
see our horses
Links to prices are below.
Typical itinerary
for a 7 night all inclusive holiday:
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Day one (Saturday) |
We pick you up from Alicante or St Javier (Murcia) airport,
or Albacete or Hellin train station and take you to your hotel (see booking form for
times).
Depending on flight arrival times, you may
have time to unpack your bags, freshen up, or enjoy a drink in the
hotel’s bar before we collect you and take you to a local restaurant or to the riding centre for a
'welcome' meal, where you can meet other riders, relax, or discuss the riding or
tours (options C & D).
Note that if
your flight arrives after 18.00 then you may miss this first
meal, but snacks are available at the hotels.
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Day two (Sunday) |
After your hotel breakfast we collect you and take you to the
riding centre (approx 12 minutes drive) to meet your horse, ride in our school
and get acquainted. After lunch you can enjoy your first ride out. |
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Evening |
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After your evening meal, at the
Centre or
a local restaurant, you may want to watch any of Yeguada Iberica’s horses
that may be working, relax at our bar, walk under the stars, or perhaps just be taken back to
your hotel, stroll around Hellin by yourselves, visit the bars and clubs,
swimming pool, bowling alley, or just enjoy a walk in the park. The choice
is yours. |
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Days three to seven (Monday to Friday)
| Mornings |
After your hotel breakfast we will collect you and take you to the riding
centre to enjoy the riding activities you have booked, |
| Mornings and Afternoons |
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Riding in the Country: ride on ancient tracks through spectacular scenery,
teeming with butterflies and birdlife and rich in wildflowers during the spring,
through pine woods, time-worn arroyos, through vineyards and olive, almond and
apricot groves and from the tops of our small mountains enjoy breathtaking views
to the wide horizon.
Note: On Wednesday
(only) mornings we leave you free to relax or explore
the market town of Hellin (morning market). |
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| Evenings |
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After your evening meal, at the
Centre or
a local restaurant, you may want to watch any of Yeguada Iberica’s horses
that may be working, relax at our bar, walk under the stars, or perhaps just be taken back to
your hotel, stroll around Hellin by yourselves, visit the bars and clubs,
swimming pool, bowling alley, or just enjoy a walk in the park. The choice
is yours. |
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Day eight (Saturday) |
We will collect you at a pre-arranged time (see booking form)
to return you to your airport. Note that on your departure day your 'inclusive'
holiday includes breakfast at your hotel but if your flight is very
early you may miss this. |
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Fully Inclusive/Full Board 3, 4 or 7 night holidays include:
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Transfer from Alicante or San Javier (Murcia)
airports, or Albacete or Hellin rail station, to your hotel & return.
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Choice of excellent hotel accommodation
(just 12 minutes from the Centre) plus breakfast (see 'Food' reference
Sunday breakfast at hotel Hellin). Transport to and from your hotel and the riding centre.
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All evening and mid-day meals (except
Wednesday lunch),
including drinks with meals (beer/wine/soft drinks).
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Your choice of riding activity (Options A,
B, C, D, E or Classical Riding).
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Options C, D & F include afternoon Tours of
the Region.
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Enjoy the facilities at the Centre (bar, sun and shade
terraces etc), watch any riders in the school, enjoy walks or mountain
bike in the country, explore the town of Hellin, swim at the pool in our
local village of Tobarra (July and August), or simply relax at the
centre.
Note:
Prices do not include flights as this allows you to get the best prices
from the many airlines servicing your choice of the two airports. (Or from
Madrid & take the 2½ hour express
train to Albacete, where we can collect you). You always have the choice to spend
some time shopping (Wednesday morning market) or just relaxing on your own or at the Centre,
or walking on the surrounding tracks through pine woods and vineyards.
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ACCOMMODATION
last updated
11 Apr 2009
We have chosen for you two
excellent hotels in the market town of Hellin, approximately 12 minutes drive from the riding
centre. We ensure you have
an enjoyable holiday, good food, drink and surroundings and with well
trained horses, but we put your
accommodation in the expert hands of either of these two caring and
hospitable hoteliers.
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Hotel Hellin |
On the edge of Hellin approximately 15 minutes walk from
the town centre.
Rooms are en-suite. All double/twin
rooms are air conditioned, most single rooms have air
conditioning. TV in all rooms.
Breakfast
room, bar/café, restaurant.
Note that this hotel does not serve
breakfast on Sunday mornings (there is a bar opposite the hotel or a
late breakfast can be taken at the Centre - see 'Food' below).
A guide to the hotel is at
http://hotelkey.com/hotel-hh-52-en/hellin.html
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Hotel Emilio |
Excellent modern 3 star (the part of
the hotel you stay in is actually 4 star) hotel in Hellin
approximately 8 minutes
walk from the town centre.
The spacious modern rooms are en-suite & air conditioned. TV/satellite. Internet connection (you can
purchase a card at reception). Room safe.
This is a modern hotel with mini-bar, breakfast room, bar/café, restaurant,
but with a traditional Spanish bar and restaurant.
Without exception our guests have enthused about this hotel.
See
hotel's own website for more details -
www.hremilio.com
 
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