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Half day Riding in
the Country + half day
Riding in the School (Option B)
This option may be enjoyed by
novice to experienced riders, but is not suitable for beginners.
Depending on the time of year, we may ride in the country
during the mornings, working in the school in the afternoons, or vice
versa.
Mornings or Afternoons - Riding in the Country.
Each day the ride follows a different route, starting
from the centre in the morning, stopping for lunch either at a country bar/restaurant or for a picnic out in the country. Expect
2 to 3 hours
in the saddle (this can be varied according to riders preferences). On Wednesday
mornings we
leave you free to relax or explore the market town of Hellin (Wednesday
morning market). In the afternoon you can relax at the Centre, or take a
ride in the country or school, depending on preferences.
You will ride on ancient tracks through spectacular
scenery, sometimes 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.
Note: On Wednesday mornings (only) we leave you free to
relax or explore the market town of Hellin (morning market).
Afternoons or Mornings - Riding in the School
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Instruction
We tailor lessons and courses according
to your particular interests, needs and objectives. Our goal is to
teach in an easily understood way the classical methods that have stood
the test of time. Depending on ability
you can ride quiet or more advanced horses. Age or standard (although
not suitable for absolute beginners) of riding is unimportant as we offer novice classes
to advanced lessons;
lateral work, flying changes, High School, piaffe, passage, levade,
or work-in-hand & on the long rein, Doma Vaquera, driving, training
youngstock, stallion management, showing/presentation. You can choose a
combination of these. You may find it preferable to keep with one horse
throughout your course/stay, or it may be beneficial to experience a
number of different horses.
You can choose intensive
Classical Riding options with one-to-one tuition
on our ‘schoolmasters’, or Doma Vaquera lessons.
For the intensive
‘Classical’ riding option (maximum 4 riders) there is a small surcharge
- see price list
Click here to see our
Instructors and Guides
The Horses
Predominantly 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 as well as good
extension and they move with lightness, collection and with excellent balance and
cadence. More advanced riders can experience the horse of the 'masters' of years gone by.
More details of our horses can be found under the heading
'Horses' in 'Riding Holidays', or - Click here to
see our horses
Riding disciplines
Elementary dressage.
Ridden lateral work, piaffe, passage, flying changes.
Work in
hand (lateral work, piaffe, passage, levade).
Work on the long rein.
Doma Vaquera.
Driving (singles and pairs).
Stallion management.
Handling
and starting youngstock.
Riding/working with the garrocha.
Facilities
New stable yard situated within a 110
acre vineyard, olive and almond farm. International size arena with sand
and rubber surface. New smaller covered training school under construction. Bar. Shade and sun
terraces, overlooking the school and countryside. Toilets/changing rooms.
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Typical itinerary (7 night 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)
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After your hotel breakfast we collect you and take you to the
riding centre to enjoy the
riding activities you have booked, then perhaps watch the other horses or just relax in
our bar area or patios.
Riding in the school can include Doma Classica or
Vaquera, work-in-hand, long-reining, work with the garrocha,
driving, handling
youngstock and/or stallions, depending on demand.
Note: On Wednesday mornings (only) we leave you free to
relax or explore the market town of Hellin (morning market).
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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 Holidays (except flights) include:
3, 4 & 7 night holidays.
(7 night holidays - arrival and departure day is Saturday).
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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
to 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.
Notes:
1. 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).
2. 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
07 Jun 2008
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).
Wine lovers - the owner is a
connoisseur and has a superb collection in his humidity
and temperature controlled cellar. You can also buy some of these at reasonable
prices.
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.
Without exception our guests have enthused about this hotel.
See
hotel's own website for more details -
www.hremilio.com
 
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