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Introduction to Trail Riding in Peneda Gerês


Introduction to Trail Riding in Peneda Gerês
Northern Portugal Portugal

This tour caters to novice riders who want to try their hand at trail riding in a secure environment (experienced guides) and surrounded by beautiful landscapes. 

Peneda Gerês National Park is located in northern Portugal, at the border with the region of Galicia in Spain. It is considered one of the wildest places in Portugal and features some stunning landscapes. Due to its unique characteristics and its considerable nature conservation efforts, this park has been declared a Biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

The program will starts off with the basics of horseback riding (how to behave around a horse, how to lead a horse on foot...) and will teach you more and more every day, ending with a beautiful day ride in the mountains, including short sections of trots and canter!

Riding Clinic
Family Vacation
Center-based ride

Meeting: Castro Laboreiro
Airport: Porto
Transfer: Porto Airport
Riders: Min 1 riders
Max 6 riders

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    Introduction to Trail Riding in Peneda Gerês
    Tour Code: IT-PTPGBE
    8 days / 7 nights
    Dates : Apr-Nov

    Difficulty : Riding Level
    Riding Level Explained
    ABeginner
    Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
    BNovice
    Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
    CIntermediate
    Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
    D Strong Intermediate
    Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
    EAdvanced
    All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
    Lodging: Standard
    Lodging Level Explained
       
    = Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
       
    Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
    Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
     Accommodations with superior comforts.
       
     = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
       
    Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
    Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
    Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
       
     = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
       
    Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
    Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
    Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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    Tack: English
    Horses: Lusitano and Garrano horses
    Pace: Approx 2 to 4 hours per riding day
    Walk, Trot, Canter,
    Airport: Porto
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