DRESSAGE IN MAJORCA - SPAIN

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This horse riding holiday in Spain is based in a finca situated in the Levante hills on the island of Mallorca. The finca is especially dedicated to the world of horses. It has become a compelling visit for horse riders and lovers of the peaceful Majorcan countryside. Surrounded by idyllic natural beauty, here you can enjoy one of the best horse riding holidays. As well as the trail centre, the finca also houses a thriving Andalucian stud and you are welcome to walk around the paddocks of the mares and foals, the yearlings and two year olds.
There is a comfortable and rustic-style country farmhouse (finca) which has all the necessary facilities including an outside swimming pool for a relaxing and unforgettable stay. An on-site spa offers a jacuzzi, a turkish room, a warm bench and a selection of different types of shower. A manicurist, pedicurist and masseuse will be working there too.
The surrounding landscape and the quality of the horses allows pleasant and exciting excursions in this part of Majorca to be organised. The dressage lessons are interspersed with trail rides to explore the local hills and countryside. The instructors are very experienced and speak several languages

Trip length 8 days/ 7 nights Ride price detailed prices price promise 2010: double pp £905/€1,035/$1,395 Departure dates 2010: Every Sunday to Sunday from 17th Jan to 7th November Approximate riding time per day 2 - 3 hours in the morning with the stallions and a 1 or 2 hour trail ride in the afternoons Riding ability required Intermediate with some knowledge of dressage.  More advanced knowledge is required if the lessons are to be on and with the Andalucian stallions. Min age 15. Group size 2 - 4 Meeting point (getting there) Palma airport Transfer Included from meeting point Flight guide Easyjet from £80 return, see below for flight info. Single supplement detailed prices 2010: £225/€255/$345

SAMPLE ITINERARY - DRESSAGE IN MAJORCA

Sunday: Arrive at the finca. Relax in the your room and then have a welcome cocktail with the group to learn about the horse riding holiday.
Free time to explore the finca grounds or have a swim until 7.30pm when dinner is served and you meet your fellow riders.

Monday: Breakfast between 8.00 - 10.00 am. 10.00-12.00 noon go to the stables to meet Steffi and be introduced to the stallions; riding lesson with Steffi, the senior instructor 12.00 - 2pm free time 2.30 pm Lunch and then free time until 5.00pm 5.00pm Trail ride around the local area 7.30 Dinner

Tuesday: Breakfast as before. 10.00 - 1.00 - riding lesson with stallions and training the young horses. 2.30 - lunch. 5.00-6.00pm - trail ride 7.30pm - dinner.

Wednesday: Breakfast as before 9.00am. Meet at the stables and prepare you horse for a long trail ride to the Consolacion monastery, relax and have lunch at the monastery. 3.30 - return to the finca and free time until dinner 7.30 pm - dinner.

Thursday: Breakfast as before. 10.00 - 1.00 riding lesson with your stallion and training young horses. 2.30 - lunch 5.00-6.00pm - trail ride. 7.30pm dinner

Friday: Breakfast as before. 10.00-12 noon - trail ride. 2.30 - lunch at finca. 4.30-7.30 - free time to relax or book extra riding lessons. 7.30 - dinner

Saturday: Breakfast as before 9.00-11.00am - riding lesson with your stallion and training young horses. 2.30 -lunch. Free time until dinner, 7.30 barbeque farewell supper at finca

Sunday: Breakfast as before 10.00 free time until your transfer back to Palma airport and farewell to Mallorca, Spain.

NOTES - DRESSAGE IN MAJORCA

TRAIL RIDING
There are rides to the beach, to the forests, to an ancient monastery and around the beautiful countryside surrounding the finca. The rides build up gradually and you'll be riding in important nature reserves and along beaches, through pine forests on sandy tracks and along quiet lanes.

If you would prefer a trail riding itinerary then see the alternative wepage for the Beach and Forest trail riding programme.


ACCOMMODATION
The finca offers 8 twin bedrooms (all are en suite), each decorated in the traditional style of this island. All guest rooms have a bathroom, satellite TV, minibar, fan, central heating, a safe and a telephone. A swim in the pool after a day in the saddle is the perfect way to unwind before or after dinner. There is an on site spa with offers a jaccuzzi, a turkish room, a warm bench and a selection of different types of shower. A manicurist, pedicurist and masseuse will be working there too. Residents at the farm are able to use all the facilities for a small fee of approx 25 euros for the week in 2010 (extra for a massage).

FOOD
The fully inclusive accommodation includes meals in the restaurant which offers traditional Mediterranean food and you can sample typical Mallorcan dishes. Breakfast is continental - help yourself to cereal, rolls, meats, cheeses, criossants, a seelction of juices and coffee At breakfast you're given a form from which to select your lunch and dinner choices - both meals are three course and the finca is licenced with a full bar open all day.

The weight limit for this ride is 15 st/209 lb/95 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

FURTHER DETAILS
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
All accommodation, all meals on a full board basis, all riding, English speaking guide and return transfers from the meeting point. 

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
International flights, hire of cycles, drinks with meals, use of spa facilities, gratuities, telephone calls and items of a personal nature. Extra tuition is available - take the chance to have extra dressage lessons on a pure bred Andalucian stallion, or show-jumping lessons.

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