Edit 20.5.2015 Ellikki’s blog is no longer affiliate marketer of Vale de Ferreiros.
Right in the heart of Portugal there is a very old town called Abrantes, and in the outskirts of the town there is a village of Pego, home for Vale de Ferreiros equestrian centre. The estate breeds Portugues Lusitanos as dressage horses and Dutch KWPN horses who are excellent in showjumping. Lusitanos, on the other hand, are one of the best breed for dressage.
If you wish to go someplace where you can just ride carefree in surrounding nature or improve your skills in dressage or jumping without distraction of everyday life, in Portugal you can do just that. Daytime temperature is 20 degrees or more from March to October, rainy season is from November to February. Even at rainy season it won’t rain every day, probably once or twice a week.
Every customer gets a selected horse based on skill level and personal points of interest, also some physical features are taken into account. Instructors speak English and French, among them are some of the best riders in Portugal. Rider’s skills will be evaluated so that he can be given just the right horse.
There are two kinds of packages, one for week and other for a long weekend. Prices are valid until end of September 2015.
Package #1: one week (Sun-Sat)
Dressage, showjumping or all-round schedule for a week. Some of the lessons can be exchanged to trail trip on surrounding area.
6 nights, 5 days with lessons = 10 lessons. Preferably you could arrive on Sunday and leave Saturday.
Half board: breakfast and dinner (wine included)
Other services: It is possible to go hiking, rent a bike, attend guided tours in old town of Abrantes and in Almourol castle, cooking class to make traditional foods in Portuguese cuisine
Price: 1400 euros/person
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Package #2: long weekend (Thu-Sun)
Same as above except duration of stay.
3 nights, 5 lessons in 3 days.
Price: 800 euros/person
Price in a group: 600 euros/person
