Dressage Clinic in Ribatejo

Lisbon Area Portugal: (RCPGCHA)
URL: https://www.hiddentrails.com/tour/portugal_ribatejo_dressage_clinic.aspx

Introduction
Lisbon Area Portugal
Come improve your dressage skills on purebred Lusitano horses.

This program is ideal for those who wish to enjoy quality riding and have some time to relax. Each day, you will join two 1-hour dressage lessons and the rest of the day is free for you to explore the region.

Accomodation



Accommodations
This is a stationary ride so all nights are spent at the same accommodation.

Description
The Quinta can accommodate up to 2 people. In case there are more than 2 people, you will be accommodated at Casa do Alfaro and we will arrange the daily transfers for you.

Casa do Alfaro
This old agricultural house used to produce quality olive oil and wine and was recently refurbished to accommodate guests. Today, it offers 10 bedrooms, all equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and private facilities with a hair dryer. There is free Wi-Fi access in the common areas and an outdoor pool and a small garden where guests can cool off in the evening.
There is a laundry service available at this property.



Quinta
At the Quinta, the guesthouse has a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a living room with Wifi connection.


Meals
The package includes all meals (with drinks) from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day. During lunch and dinner, beer and wine from local producers are also included. Drinks outside of mealtimes can be purchased at the accommodation for an extra fee.

We served typical food from the region. 
Breakfast is usually Mediterranean, but we can adapt according to the clients requirements (if they prefer something different).

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to most dietary restrictions with advance notice.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding



Horses
Our goal at the Stud is to breed and train Puro Sangue Lusitano (PSL) horses with good rideability. Besides P.S.L we also cross every year some of our mares with warmbloods. We believe that the warmblood is a very athletic horse that can benefit from the generosity, ability for collection and elevated gaits characteristic of the Puro Sangue Lusitano.
We also ride and train our horses, which allows us to know them better. We aim to offer to our clients a calm, supple, loose and flexible horse, happy and easy to ride.

Itinerary


Our clinic program is quite flexible. The package includes two 1-hour dressage lessons per riding day (no riding on arrival and departure days). If you wish to add extra lessons to your program, it is possible for an extra fee.
This clinic typically runs over one week but it can be shortened or lengthened depending on the guests' wishes and availability.

We offer a customized approach with well trained horses and highly prepared trainers so that you can improve every day. Exchange, sharing and conviviality are the keywords of our clinics, because there is no better way to learn.
The dressage lessons are based on classical riding and can be adapted to all riding levels from the most basic to most advanced (piaffe, passage, flying changes...).

In case you want to add more riding to your stay, it is possible to add trail rides for an extra fee.


Rates and Dates for Dressage Clinic in Ribatejo

Rates include:

Accommodation, All meals, 2 dressage lessons per riding day & Airport trasnfers at set times

Packages and Options




Tax 1: 23 % * prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Tax: 23 %  

Transfer and Other Charges:



 DescriptionEUR~US$
2023 Transfers from/to Lisbon airport included at set times 0 $0
2023 Transfer from/to Lisbon airport outside set times, one-way, pp 50 $50
2023 Afternoon trail ride, pp 50 $50
2023 Afternoon trail ride with wine tasting, pp 80 $80
2023 Extra 1 hour dressage lesson, pp 80 $80
2023 Single supplement 330 $340

Season Seasons  Min / MaxReserve
A 2023 01/01 - 12/31 7d / 6n 7 day trip 1 /6 Reserve

Dates Note: Custom dates might be arranged for groups of 4+ pax

Rates do not include:

Extra drinks, Transfers outside set times & Gratuities

Other Info
Meeting: Lisbon Airport
Airport: Lisbon Airport
Transfer: Lisbon Airport

Climate:
                                            Carregado area


Month

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Sep

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Average High Temperature (°F)

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Average Low Temperature (°F)

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54

50

Average High Temperature (°C)

15

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18

15

Average Low Temperature (°C)

9

9

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Average Precipitation (days of rain)

10

8

6

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8

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10

Source: NOAA
 

Seasons
Boasting a mild climate and some 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, the region is ideal for horseback riding.

What To Bring:

This list is only a guideline for you

 

Travel documents and Voucher
Flight tickets
Passport
Visa (check with your consulate)

 

RIDING GEAR
Cotton shirts with long sleeves (protection against the sun!)
Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!)
Riding boots + Minichaps
Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)
Riding gloves
Hat (with chin strap) for sun protection
Rain coat

 

PERSONAL CLOTHING
Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
Jeans
Shorts
Underwear and socks
Jogging suit / Pyjama
Light summer jacket
Comfortable shoes/sneakers
Swimsuit and towel
 
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING
Personal Toiletries
Insect protection
Personal medications
Sore cream (for an emergency)
Sewing kit
Handkerchiefs
Adapter for electric appliances
Camera and enough extra films or memory cards and batteries
Small bag to buckle on (for small items needed during the ride)
Spur straps (to tie sweater or parka onto the saddle)
Sun glasses with strap
Sun tan lotion and lip balm
Flash light