Hacienda Buena Suerte Southern Spain Spain This unique hacienda is situated in the heart of a very beautiful part of Southern Andalusia - just 50 minutes from Jerez de la Frontera. It is nestled between the Sierra Morena and the Sierra Nevada, surrounded by a lovely countryside and among oak and centenary olive trees - well away from the standard tourist track. This is a perfect destination for people looking for a relaxed getaway with good quality horses and experienced instructors. The spacious buildings and grounds invites to relax and enjoy. It is a warm and dry climate, where the seasons slowly roll into one another. Best conditions to enjoy Andalucia all year round. The horses are of a quality rarely found in public centers. The hacienda has 22 well trained school horses (Andalusian and Quarter) and offers quality instructions for English- or Spanish- Dressage, Doma Vaquera, basic or advanced Western, Reigning or Natural Horsemanship. Wether you are a beginner or experienced rider, we will create an individual riding program to suit your desires and needs. The instructions are mostly private or small groups of 2 or 3 riders. Wednesday is set aside for an all-day trail ride into the beautiful countryside with a picnic along the way. After a day of riding there is a swimming pool to relax, a bar to socialize and massage services if you need to get ready for the next day of riding. Riding Clinic Family Vacation Center-based ride Ride with Western Tack Meeting: Villamartin Airport: Jerez Transfer: Jerez or Seville Riders: Min 1 riders Max 6 riders (per riding group) Max Capacity 18 Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating Travel Stories

Packages and Options

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Transfer Option:

Transfers can be arranged from Jerez or Seville, but we recommend to rent a car for greatest flexibility and sightseeing trips.
Best to arrive on Thursdays (non riding day)

Whether you are a beginner or experienced rider we will create an individual riding program to suit your desires and needs.

There are several riding disciplines to chose from. The regular package includes 1 full day of trail riding with a picnic lunch (Wednesdays) and 10 hrs of private or semi-private instructions in English- or Spanish Dressage - or  Working Equitation.  And if you like to learn more about the riding style of the Spanish Vaquero (cowboy) instructions in Doma Vaquera are available.
Alternatively we also offer riding instructions for beginner or advanced Western riding, Reigning or Natural Horsemanship.
 
Classical Dressage
Individual and group lessons are available for riders of an intermediate and better riding level.

Doma Vaquera & Spanish Dressage
Doma Vaquera is Spain's oldest art of riding. This riding technique is used when working with cattle or bulls, the so called "toros bravos". A very well trained horse is needed for this riding style; riding with weight distribution and thigh pressure with little bridle. Most suited are mixed breeds, such as Anglo-Hispano and Hispano-Anglo-Arabians. This riding style requires a high degree of discipline and connection to the horse. It can be compared to S-level Dressage and riders should have good prior riding experience. Doma Vaquera training sessions are offered to advanced riders only. During the lessons you learn the following elements: collect your horse at walk, trot, canter, canter pirouettes, traverse, flying changes etc. You have with Magda Dysli a teacher at your side, who teaches you with a lot of knowledge and patience to ride with easy helps. 
 
Working Equitation
This is a new riding and tournament-discipline from the various traditional "Vaquero" of riding the world has assembled. It is based on riding disciplines of the old and the new world in working and driving cattle.
Tasks include dressage, obstacle course, speed trail and and team penning.
This versatile and interesting discipline promotes the concentration and the love of horses and is a real challenge for both horse and rider. Through the teamwork that is required, the mental level is strongly encouraged.
- The basic course is designed for beginning riders and adapts to their level and will be ridden two-handed.
- The advanced course is for experienced riders on well trained horses and ridden with one hand.


Western Riding
There are 2 different courses in Western Riding
 a. Introductory course for beginners and newcomers.
Beginners or fearful riders learn the handling with the horses from beginning. The base is Natural Horsemanship. In these lessons we teach you to comunicate with the horse in his language. Step by step you learn to ride with invisible helps. You ride without saddle and train your natural balance in our round pen or in the arena. In the western lessons you learn the basic of all reining maneuvers.
 b. Specialized courses: reining, cutting, working cow horse.
This courses include western dressage and you can improve your knowledges in spezial western disciplines. Twice a day you have riding lessons with Raphael Dysli or Bernd Sema, teachers with very profund experiences in western riding and were taught for many years by world champion Jean-Claude Dysli. Instructions are in „reining“ dressage; circle, gallop-changes, slidingstops, spins and rollbacks.
The lessons take place in small groups of 1-3 riders. Raphael Dysli and Bernd Sema teach with a lot of patience and sensibility.
 
Natural Horsemanship Program
Horsemanship means: „fairness“ from you to your partner - the horse. In this course you learn to communicate with your horse in his language. For horses time pressure does not exist, so you work without a time schedule. We train your reaction. With the calmness and concentration you form a partnership with your horse in harmony and balance. 

 
 **Thursdays is a day of rest on the Hacienda. On this day you'll have the opportunity, to go and experience the exhibition of the Classical Spanish Dressage in the Riding school of the Castlepark "Las Cadenas" in Jerez (best to have a rental car). From November to March you can also enjoy a beach ride on the coast of Andalusia. Transfers can be arranged for you if you do not have a car.
 There is no riding on arrival and departure days.
No riding programs in July and August.
 

	Month	temp (C)	temp (F)	rainfall (mm)	rainfall (inch)
	January	15	59	70	2.8
	February	18	64	61	2.4
	March	21	70	64	2.5
	April	24	75	52	2.1
	May	27	81	36	1.4
	June	32	90	14	0.6
	July	36	97	1	0
	August	38	100	5	0.2
	September	32	90	17	0.7
	October	26	79	57	2.3
	November	20	68	77	3.1
	December	16	61	76	3.0

This list is only a guideline for you

Travel documents and Voucher

Flight tickets

Passport

Visa (check with your consulate)

RIDING GEAR

Normal riding gear, no rubber boots, please

Light pants without any strong seams

Ankle-high solid shoes with flat heels

Long sleeved cotton shirts (sun protection)

Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)

Light gloves, if wanted

Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection

PERSONAL CLOTHING

Lightweight jacket or vest

Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts

Jeans

Shorts

Underwear and socks

Pyjama

Bag for dirty clothes

Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes

Swimsuit

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING

Personal Toiletries

Insect protection

Personal medications

Sore cream (for the emergency)

Sewing kit

Handkerchiefs

Adapter for electric appliances

Camera and enough extra films and batteries

Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!)

Sun glasses with strap

Sun tan lotion and lip balm

In Spring, Autumn and especially in the summer months, it can get very hot, so to avoid feeling sweaty and sticky all the time, try to stick to natural fabrics, especially cotton. There are   
many fantastic new products on the market, including full cotton seamless underwear, which is a blessing for the trail rides. Don't forget about fine cotton socks, too.

Trousers:
Of course, nothing beats the comfort and protection that proper cotton breeches or jodhpurs afford for riding, but if you don't intend to ride much after your holiday, you can get by with cotton tracksuit bottoms or leggings.

Tops:
Should be fairly fitting, and it is better to have at least half sleeves for protection to the shoulders against sunburn or low hanging branches on the trail rides. Even in the summer, they are just as cool and for the ladies, are much more "supportive" and comfortable so you can concentrate on learning in your classes. If you come in winter, it's good to bring tops you can wear in layers, T-shirts, sweatshirts and vests. Sometimes it is quite cold and suddenly it gets hot, so it's good to be able to add or subtract quickly.

Helmet:
This is obligatory by law in Spain, though not always put into practice, but here in Epona safety of our guests is our first priority, so it is mandatory for all riding. Light colours reflect the sun and keep your head cooler and cooling vents are a huge plus when riding in hot conditions. Also, some helmets come with a detachable net lining, which can be rinsed out everyday?. Fantastic! We do have a few helmets to lend, but it is much preferable for each person to have his/her own, as a good fit is essential If you are buying a new helmet, do try various different trademarks and models as they come in different shapes and you should find the one which fits the shape of your head.

Footwear:
Short jodhpur or paddock boots are the best option as they are much cooler and easier to transport, but if you are serious about your riding, we recommend that you use half-chaps along with them If you do not have riding boots and do not want to go to the expense of buying some, you must bring string shoes or boots with a small, 1cm heel and no buckles. Please note, sneakers, canvas shoes or sandals are NOT acceptable, even for beginners.

Gloves:
We recommend you wear gloves at least for the classes. We will be teaching you to ride a horse correctly on the bit which requires a good contact, and if you are not accustomed to this, plus the warmer conditions, blisters can develop on the first day, which will definitely spoil you enjoyment of the riding for the rest of the week

Average ratings from 6 tour feedbacks (see details below) Horses: (5) Excellent (4) Very Good (3) Good (2) Satisfactory (1) Not Satisfactory Saddle/Tack: Accommodations: Meals: Host/Guide: other Riders: Name Date carolle paquet 10/28/2008 grace chomo 5/2/2007 monique birmiel 3/15/2007 juliet morton 9/17/2006 katy sommers 5/17/2005 marianne lien 12/17/2002

You are welcomed by Magda Dyslie and daughter Kenzie. Both are accomplished riders and instructors - Kenzie is already well known specialist in Natural Horsemanship.

The hacienda accommodates up to18 guests in private comfortable rooms.
The 100+ year old main building was nicely renovated and has a great atmosphere. This is the evening meeting point and dining area for guests. It has a small "help yourself" bar, piano and seating area with DVD payer. During the off season the hacienda is home to a group of musicians from Holland that entertain several evenings a week.  Next to the main dining room there is a games room with pool table, an Arabian Tea room, a sauna and garden pavilion.

Gourmets not only get treated with the diverse Spanish specialties, but also with delicious and original meals from all over the world, from Arabian Couscous over to Flemish to the French Bouillabaisse. The whole year over the ranch has fresh vegetables out of their organic garden and meat from the completely natural living herds of sheep and cattle.
**Between 9 and 10 o'clock we will serve you a full breakfast. At lunchtime (optional) you'll find a variety of diverse specialties and a salad bar, including cool drinks. At Teatime there will be coffee, tea and cakes. In the evening we will serve you delicious meals with wine and dessert.

Even non-riders can enjoy themselves here. There is a saltwater swimming pool (open from April to November), as well as seminars in Natural Healing, Hatha-Yoga, Taiji, as well as Spanish language courses. You can also rent bikes to explore the countryside. We would also recommend to rent a car to explore the many sights ion the area. It is not far from Jerez, Seville, Ronda or Cordoba.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		English, Spanish and Western
Horses:		Quarter Horses, PRE-Andalusien, Portuguese
Pace:		all paces | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2 to 4 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age:		Min 8
Weight:		Max 200
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 6 riders (per riding group)	Max Capacity 18

Classes are available from the beginner to the advanced riding level. Lessons take place in small groups of 1 to 3 riders.

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas
Not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; 2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

 

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.