Enjoyed the most:
I was treated to a number of excellent horses who were extremely well trained and were fantastic teachers. Speaking of fantastic teachers, I had the opportunity to have a lesson with Raphael Soto. I'm still a little awestruck that I was able to have a lesson with someone with his credentials. He is a very patient teacher and really worked hard to help me understand and complete a few exercises I have having some troubles with. I must also mention Vivi and Cati - both are wonderful teachers/trainers as well. Nothing gets past these two, and after a week of lessons with them on these splendid horses, you will be a much better rider. They both work so hard to make sure that you come away with very important lessons learned - they are both so committed to doing what they do in the best possible way. What a great experience. For the most part, the other riders in the program were an absolute pleasure to be around.

Bothered you:
This is not something that bothered me, per se, but in this program, you really don't have a lot of spare time. I thought that I might have been able to go into Seville or into some of the towns close by in between lessons but it would have been very tough to have done that. Not to worry however, since the pool is lovely and a siesta is really not a bad idea. I would recommend that you plan to come a day earlier or stay an extra day if you want to tour Seville.

Comments:
If you go and take this course, be prepared to work hard - it's a lot of riding on excellent horses with expert teachers. The Riding Center is a great place for all levels of riders.  I was very impressed at how hard the Garcia Family worked to ensure that all of us were learning and enjoying our stay.  With respect to the 60 horses that they have on the property - they are not kidding - there literally is a horse there to suit all and everybody from advanced dressage riders to absolute beginners.  Between the owners and the student workers, these horses are handled daily and are well known, as such, they do a great job at putting the rider on the right horse(s).

Enjoyed the most
The staff, the horses and the beautiful old hacienda, and the lovely meals.
Going to the Royal Academy and also my Alta Escuela private lesson with Rafael Soto!

Comments
I loved it ten out of ten - this was the BEST!

Enjoyed the most: Everything about the experience. I learnt so much, the horses were highly trained, cared for extremely well and everyone was very professional. They were also kind and helpful.

Bothered you: My blisters after the 2nd day :) Nothing, everything was great...

Comments: I can not tell you how much I enjoyed the experience I had. They were so helpful, considerate of the horses, the guests' abilities and genuinly wanted you to improve your riding ability. I will be recommending it to everyone i know! I had a fantastic time and will return next year!

Enjoyed the most

Each of my lessons with Vivi and the final lesson with Rafael Soto.

Bothered you

Absolutely nothing....