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Half day riding in the
country + half day riding in the
school (Option B)
We offer this as a one day option,
weekend break or as a fully inclusive holiday.
Suitable for novice to experienced
riders, but 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 rides follow completelydifferent routes.
Expect
2 to 4 hours
in the saddle, varied according to our
rider's preferences.
There are miles
of canters, or walking, or exploring off track
over the mountains, through pine
woods etc.
You will ride on ancient tracks through spectacular
scenery, mountains and pine woods, sometimes teeming
with butterflies and birdlife (look out
for eagles, hoopoes,
be-eaters) and
rich in wildflowers during the spring, along
time-worn arroyos, through
vineyards, olive, almond and
apricot groves and from the tops of our
small mountains
enjoy
huge views to the wide horizons. 
Afternoons or Mornings - Riding in the School
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You may wish to relax and simply enjoy one of
our horses in the riding school, take individual lessons or take up one of our riding courses
which we tailor to
your particular objectives. We also offer one-to-one classical riding
instruction. Our goal is for you to
enjoy your riding and if you prefer lessons then we
teach in an easily understood way, including the classical methods that have stood
the test of time. Depending on ability
you can ride quiet horses or more advanced horses. Age or standard (although
not suitable for beginners) of riding is unimportant. We offer
basic classes
to advanced lessons;
lateral work, flying changes, High
School, piaffe, passage, or work-in-hand & on the long rein, one-to one
classical dressage, Doma Vaquera, driving, stallion management,
showing/presentation or even how to train or show a Cobra of mares. You
can choose a combination of these.
Our instructors
are experienced in all the disciplines
available.
The Horses
Predominantly
Purebred Spanish horses, some Portuguese
Lusitanos plus a Tres Sangres and an Anglo
Arabe. 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.
Riding disciplines in the school
Elementary dressage.
Classical dressage.
Ridden lateral work, piaffe, passage, flying changes.
Work in
hand (lateral work, piaffe, passage).
Work on the long rein.
Doma Vaquera.
Riding/working with
the garrocha
Carriage driving.
Stallion management.
Working
a
Cobra of mares.
Facilities
Fairly new stable yard situated within a 110
acre vineyard, olive and almond farm. International size arena with sand
and rubber surface. Bar. Shade and sun
terraces overlooking the school and countryside. Toilets/changing rooms. |
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.
Depending on flight arrival
times, you may have time to unpack your bags, freshen up and 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 to come..
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 12/15 minutes drive) and initially have a ride in our school to get acquainted with the
horses and to ensure we find you a good match. After lunch you can enjoy your first ride out
in the country, or tour of the region if you have booked Option C. |
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Evening |
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If
there is time after your ride (or tour) you can relax at our centre and bar. In
the evening you have a choice; either we take you out for your evening
meal at
a local restaurant, or maybe at the Centre, or if you prefer we can take
you back to your hotel where we will have organised a choice of meals
for you and of course afterwards you can explore the town of Hellin, visit the bars and clubs or just enjoy a walk in the park. The choice
is yours. |
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Days three to seven (Monday to Friday)
| Mornings |
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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.
During 7 night all inclusive holidays on Wednesday mornings only we leave you free to
relax or explore the market town of Hellin (morning market) and to get
your own lunch in the town or at the hotel - this is the only meal not
included in your holiday package.
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| Afternoons |
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Riding in the Country:
Pace is set to suit our riders and there are miles of canters, or walking,
or exploring off track etc.
Each day the ride follows a different route,
with different scenery and terrain, stopping for lunch at a remote
village bar, or for a picnic out in the country or maybe back at the
centre, depending on the length of ride. Expect at least 4 to 6 hours
in the saddle on full day rides or around half this on half day rides, varied according to rider's preferences. We can take keen and competent riders
on longer trails, with more hours in the saddle.
You will ride on ancient tracks and mountain trails 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. |
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| Evenings |
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If
there is time after your ride (or tour) you can relax at our centre and bar. In
the evening you have a choice; either we take you out for your evening
meal at
a local restaurant, or maybe at the Centre, or if you prefer we can take
you back to your hotel where we will have organised a choice of meals
for you and of course afterwards you can explore the town of Hellin, visit the bars and clubs 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 . . .
on Fully Inclusive 3 to 7 night holidays:
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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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Excellent hotel accommodation
(just 15 minutes from the Centre) plus breakfast.
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Transport to and from your hotel and the riding centre.
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All evening and mid-day meals (except
Wednesday lunch if you are on a '7 night inclusive' holiday),
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), or combined riding/tours.
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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 explore the town of Hellin, swim at the pool in our
local village of Tobarra (July and August), or simply relax at the
centre.
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.
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ACCOMMODATION
last updated
19 Jul 2013
We have chosen for you an
excellent hotel in the market town of Hellin, approximately 15 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 one of Hellin's most caring and
hospitable hoteliers, who have been looking after our guests for the
last 9 years.
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Hotel Emilio |
Excellent modern 3 star (the '1st
Class' rooms are actually 4 star) hotel in Hellin
approximately 8 minutes
walk from the town centre.
We offer you a choice of two room types
to suit your budget:
'1st Class' rooms are in the new part
of the hotel and are spacious and modern,
en-suite & air conditioned. TV/satellite. Internet connection (card available at reception). Mini-Bar and room safe.
'Traditional' rooms are a little smaller
with more traditional furnishings. They are en-suite and have the
same facilities as the '1st Class' rooms except they do not have a
mini-bar or a room
safe.
This is an excellent hotel with breakfast room,
bar/café, restaurant. A modern/traditional Spanish bar and restaurant.
Without exception our guests have enthused about this hotel, service
and the friendly nature of its staff.
See
hotel's own website for more details
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www.hremilio.com
 
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