Bitless & Barefoot Riding Holidays
Bitless & Barefoot Riding Holidays
By changing the riding business to offer ethical riding, at walking pace, enjoying the scenery and the bond with your horse, we not only make life better for our horses but we offer something a bit different for our guests too.
By changing the riding business to offer ethical riding, at walking pace, enjoying the scenery and the bond with your horse, we not only make life better for our horses but we offer something a bit different for our guests too.
Full Board Riding Holidays
Full Board Riding Holidays
Olive Grove Adventures
Full Board
Non-riders welcome
All Abilities
450€
1-4
What better way to start the day than with a peaceful and relaxing ride in the mountains , surrounded by wildflowers and olive trees, trekking along shady pine forest trails and over streams, all accompanied by bird song. If you’re lucky you might see an eagle or vulture, or an Ibex, the wild mountain goat that lives in the area. After getting acquainted with your horse and helping to groom if you wish, we set off while the air is cool, returning as the sun hots up, in time for a relaxing day by the pool or exploring the local area.
Approximately 6 hours of riding – a typical break would consist of a two hour ride each morning. Arrival after lunch on first day and departure before lunch on leaving day.
Rider Weight Limit
90kg / 199lbs / 14st
Non Riding Partners 300€
Single Person Supplement 100€
Silence of the Mountains
Full Board
Non-riders welcome
All Abilities
800€
1-4
Tumble out of bed on your first morning to the sound of the birds, enjoy breakfast at your leisure, then walk down through the beautiful landscaped gardens to meet your horse and help groom if you wish, with maybe a 1h 30min early morning ride in the stunning mountain scenery to ease you in gently, building up to 2 – 3 hour rides as the week goes on. Maybe you would like a riding free day to sleep in or go out exploring? This package is very flexible and we will tailor the riding to suit your requirements and other plans , leaving you plenty of time to enjoy our charming facilities and the breathtaking nature surrounding us. A breakfast picnic ride might also be arranged, subject to riding ability and weather.
Approximately 10 hours of riding. A typical week would consist of a 1h 30min – 2h ride each morning. Arrival after lunch on first day and departure before lunch on leaving day.
Rider Weight Limit
90kg / 199lbs / 14st
Non Riding Partners 550€
Single Person Supplement 200€
Olive Grove Adventures
Full Board
Non-riders welcome
All Abilities
450€
1-4
What better way to start the day than with a peaceful and relaxing ride in the mountains , surrounded by wildflowers and olive trees, trekking along shady pine forest trails and over streams, all accompanied by bird song. If you’re lucky you might see an eagle or vulture, or an Ibex, the wild mountain goat that lives in the area. After getting acquainted with your horse and helping to groom if you wish, we set off while the air is cool, returning as the sun hots up, in time for a relaxing day by the pool or exploring the local area.
Approximately 6 hours of riding – a typical break would consist of a two hour ride each morning. Arrival after lunch on first day and departure before lunch on leaving day.
Rider Weight Limit
90kg / 199lbs / 14st
Non Riding Partners 300€
Single Person Supplement 100€
Silence of the Mountains
Full Board
Non-riders welcome
All Abilities
800€
1-4
Tumble out of bed on your first morning to the sound of the birds, enjoy breakfast at your leisure, then walk down through the beautiful landscaped gardens to meet your horse and help groom if you wish, with maybe a 1h 30min early morning ride in the stunning mountain scenery to ease you in gently, building up to 2 – 3 hour rides as the week goes on. Maybe you would like a riding free day to sleep in or go out exploring? This package is very flexible and we will tailor the riding to suit your requirements and other plans , leaving you plenty of time to enjoy our charming facilities and the breathtaking nature surrounding us. A breakfast picnic ride might also be arranged, subject to riding ability and weather.
Approximately 10 hours of riding. A typical week would consist of a 1h 30min – 2h ride each morning. Arrival after lunch on first day and departure before lunch on leaving day.
Rider Weight Limit
90kg / 199lbs / 14st
Non riding partners 550€
Single person supplement 200€
Riding for Self-Catering Guests
All Abilities
200€
1-4
If you are staying on a self catering basis and want to give riding a try, you can book an 8 hour riding pack. This works out cheaper than paying by the hour when you are here and you can share the hours between you and use the hours during the course of your stay. For example, 1 keen rider might like to do 4 x 2 hour morning rides, or if you are a family of 4, you might want to do 2 x 1 hour rides each or 1 x 2 hour ride – just use the hours to fit in with your plans.
Rider Weight Limit
90kg / 199lbs / 14st
*Riding can also be booked when you are here at 30€ per hour.
- Rider Weight Limit: 199lbs / 90kg / 14st.
- Horse Height Range: 13 to 16 hands
- Tack Type: Bitless bridles, treeless, and English saddles
- Horse Breed: Spanish, some mix, and some purebred.
*Note: If you are close to our upper weight limit your choice of horse will be more limited.
Full board riding holidays include meals, accommodation, and airport transfers. Breakfast and lunch are DIY – we stock your fridge with fresh, healthy food for you to prepare yourself, plus a welcome gift of snack treats and a bottle of wine. Extra snacks, alcohol and fizzy drinks can be purchased on site. A three course evening meal with wine/beer/soft drinks is served to you in the farmhouse courtyard or dining room.
*Note – Accommodation is based on two people sharing a room, unless you have paid the single supplement. It is typically a twin/double farmhouse room or 1 bedroom apartment. All accommodation has it’s own kitchen and shower room facilities , plus relaxing areas – if you are a larger group then we may allocate one of our cottages
Use of all guest facilities, such as heated pool with terrace, sunbeds and mountain views, Jacuzzi, and mediterranean courtyard and gardens.
We have public liability insurance. Riding is classified as high risk sport and is carried out at your own risk. We ask that all guests take out their own travel insurance. We can not accept responsibility for accidents or injury beyond our control.
*Corona virus update: For new holidays bookings from June 2020, we will offer a full refund until 2 weeks before your holiday, giving you peace of mind in these difficult times if your cancellation is covid 19 related! (flight cancellation with no possibility of an alternative or if a member of your family has the virus)
Usual policy: No refund is payable if you need to cancel your holiday less than 8 weeks before the holiday date. We advise you to take out holiday insurance to cover cancellation.
Riding for Self-Catering Guests
All Abilities
200€
1-4
If you are staying on a self catering basis and want to give riding a try, you can book an 8 hour riding pack. This works out cheaper than paying by the hour when you are here and you can share the hours between you and use the hours during the course of your stay. For example, 1 keen rider might like to do 4 x 2 hour morning rides, or if you are a family of 4, you might want to do 2 x 1 hour rides each or 1 x 2 hour ride – just use the hours to fit in with your plans.
Rider Weight Limit
90kg / 199lbs / 14st
*Riding can also be booked when you are here at 30€ per hour.
- Rider Weight Limit: 199lbs / 90kg / 14st.
- Horse Height Range: 13 to 16 hands
- Tack Type: Bitless bridles, treeless, and English saddles
- Horse Breed: Spanish, some mix, and some purebred.
*Note: If you are close to our upper weight limit your choice of horse will be more limited.
Full board riding holidays include meals, accommodation, and airport transfers. Breakfast and lunch are DIY – we stock your fridge with fresh, healthy food for you to prepare yourself, plus a welcome gift of snack treats and a bottle of wine. Extra snacks, alcohol and fizzy drinks can be purchased on site. A three course evening meal with wine/beer/soft drinks is served to you in the farmhouse courtyard or dining room.
*Note – Accommodation is based on two people sharing a room, unless you have paid the single supplement. It is typically a twin/double farmhouse room or 1 bedroom apartment. All accommodation has it’s own kitchen and shower room facilities , plus relaxing areas – if you are a larger group then we may allocate one of our cottages
Use of all guest facilities, such as heated pool with terrace, sunbeds and mountain views, jacuzzi, and mediterranean courtyard and gardens.
We have public liability insurance. Riding is classified as high risk sport and is carried out at your own risk. We ask that all guests take out their own travel insurance. We can not accept responsibility for accidents or injury beyond our control.
*Corona virus update: For new holidays bookings from June 2020, we will offer a full refund until 48 hour before your holiday, giving you peace of mind in these difficult times if your cancellation is covid 19 related! (Flight cancellation with no possibility of an alternative or if a member of you or a member of your family has the virus)
Usual policy: No refund is payable if you need to cancel your holiday less than 8 weeks before the holiday date. We advise you to take out holiday insurance to cover cancellation.