2 DAY (3 NIGHT) STAY
- Lessons in the arena.
- Cattle rides.
- Accommodation: Stylish Alentejo barn conversion with en-suite bedroom, living room, and kitchen.
- Daily breakfast delivered.
- Price: €1,380 per person.
- Excludes flights, transfers (€65 each way), insurance, evening meals.
- Meals: Lunch and dinner not included. Guests can explore local restaurants or prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen.
4 DAY (5 NIGHT) STAY
- Lessons in the arena.
- Cattle rides and working equitation training.
- Accommodation: Stylish Alentejo barn conversion with en-suite bedroom, living room, and kitchen.
- Daily breakfast delivered.
- Price: €1,960 per person.
- Meals: Lunch and dinner not included. Guests can explore local restaurants or prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen.
3 DAY (4 NIGHT) STAY
- Lessons in the arena.
- Cattle rides, working equitation, and a scenic ride to a neighboring farm (including lunch).
- Accommodation: Stylish Alentejo barn conversion with en-suite bedroom, living room, and kitchen.
- Daily breakfast delivered.
- Price: €2,320 per person.
- Meals: Lunch and dinner not included. Guests can explore local restaurants or prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
What’s Included:
Our riding holidays are designed for small groups, offering a personalized and immersive experience.
Depending on the length of your stay, your itinerary may include:
- Arena lessons on trained Lusitanos, mastering Vaquera (Garrochista) style riding.
- Garrocha training for advanced control.
- Cattle rides and working equitation challenges.
- Scenic rides to a neighboring Quinta.
Not Included: Flights, airport transfers (nearest airport: Lisbon, 2.15 hours away), personal insurance, lunch, dinner, and local excursions.
WHO WILL BE YOUR GUIDE?
BERNARDO TAVARES MOREIRA Skilled Farm Manager & Trainer
Where Lusitanos ride, cattle follow. An unspoken
bond forged in trust and tradition..
WHERE WILL YOU BE STAYING?
ACCOMODATION
Immerse yourself in a serene haven where rustic charm meets modern luxury, designed for your ultimate comfort.
As a relatively new International Traveller. I found the HC farm and family FAR exceeded every expectation! It was so much more than just a “resort”. The horses clearly love Bernardo and their lifestyle here in the Alentejo hills. To be welcomed by the family and to share a meal in this beautiful setting was lovely. Our riding will most definitely be affected in a positive way! Portugal and HC have left an indelible mark on our HEARTS! We hope to return soon.
October 2024. Melanie Hunter, Jen Johnson, Carrie St Clair – Columbus OH USA
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- Helmet, riding boots, and trousers.
- We also recommend long-sleeve tops and sun protection due to strong sunlight.
CAPACITY & ACTIVITIES?
- Maximum of four riders per week.
- Non-riders are welcome, with plenty of activities to enjoy.
HOW TO GET THERE?
- We can arrange transfers from Lisbon Airport at €160 each way per vehicle. (Max 4 people)
- Cost can be shared if traveling at the same time as other guests.
- Alternatively rent a car from Lisbon Airport.
If you’d like to spend your holiday at the farm, simply contact us with your preferred dates and requirements.Please note that guests must be able to ride and have some experience with countryside riding.
I recently spent 10 days at Lusitano Horse Finder, with our wonderful hosts Nuno and Teresa. Nuno is a fantastic instructor, very patient but passionate in his classical dressage teaching, both in hand and under saddle. He taught me how to ride more efficiently with my scoliosis.During his lessons he also pointed out how different each horse reacted to different stimuli, and both how to prevent and correct certain reactions. This improved my awareness and feeling of the horse.Nuno was always calm, with a great sense of humor. Their new facility (although initially a bit hard to find) has an indoor arena which was great during the rainy days. Teresa’s organization made everything go smoothly. She also directed us to a local tack store where we found some awesome stuff. I can’t wait to come back next year.
Clara Moehlman USA – October 2023
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