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All Day Riding in the Country
(Option A)
Hourly, daily
or 3 to 7 night fully inclusive holidays riding in the country. Trail rides in the fabulous
and varied countryside.
Riding for the intermediate or experienced rider.
Each day the ride follows a
completely different route, with different scenery and terrain, stopping
for lunch at a remote village
bar, or for a picnic out in the country or maybe back at the
centre, depending on the length of ride. Expect at least 4 to 6 hours
in the saddle, varied according to rider's preferences. We can take keen and competent riders
on longer trails, with more hours in the saddle. Pace is set to suit our riders - there are miles of
canters, or we can walk, or explore off track over the mountains,
through pine woods etc.
You will ride on ancient tracks through spectacular
scenery, often teeming with butterflies and birdlife (look out for
eagles, hoopoes, bee-eaters) and rich in wildflowers during the spring,
on mountain trails, through pine woods, time-worn arroyos, through vineyards, olive, almond
and apricot groves and from the tops of our small mountains enjoy huge views to the wide horizon
. . . No roads, no barriers, no fences.
Riders need to be able to control their horses outside at all paces and
for the enjoyment of other
riders this
option is not suitable for beginners or most children of less than 12 years.
However if there is a complete group of less
experienced riders then we can provide quieter horses and make up a ride
accordingly.
Wednesday mornings, on 7 day inclusive holidays only, we leave you free to relax or explore the market
town of Hellin (morning market). Wednesday afternoon we take you out
again riding in the country.
   
The Horses
You will ride
Purebred Spanish horses, Portuguese Lusitanos
and we have a Tres Sangres and an Anglo Arabe. Our horses have great 'spirit',
yet are gentle and intelligent. You may learn as much from the horses as
from the instructors! Our more experienced horses are capable of
elevated movements and High School work as well as good extension and
they move with lightness, collection and with excellent balance and
cadence. We are perhaps unique in being able to offer
experienced sensitive riders the opportunity to ride some of these
horses out in the country.
We offer
'day' rates for riders with their
own transport etc or fully inclusive short breaks or 7 night holidays.
Typical itinerary for a 7 night fully inclusive holiday:
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Day one (Saturday) |
We pick you up from
Alicante or St Javier (Murcia) airport, or Albacete or Hellin train
station and take you to your hotel.
Depending on flight arrival
times, you may have time to unpack your bags, freshen up and enjoy a
drink in the hotel’s bar before we collect you and take you to a local
restaurant or to the riding centre for a 'welcome' meal, where you can
meet other riders, relax, or discuss the riding or tours to come..
If
your flight arrives after 18.00 then you may miss this first
meal, but snacks are available at the hotels.
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Day two (Sunday) |
After your hotel breakfast we collect you
and take you to the riding centre (approx 12/15 minutes drive) and initially have a ride in our school to get acquainted with the
horses and to ensure we find you a good match. After lunch you can enjoy your first ride out
in the country, or tour of the region if you have booked Option C. |
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Evening |
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If
there is time after your ride (or tour) you can relax at our centre and bar. In
the evening you have a choice; either we take you out for your evening
meal at
a local restaurant, or maybe at the Centre, or if you prefer we can take
you back to your hotel where we will have organised a choice of meals
for you and of course afterwards you can explore the town of Hellin, visit the bars and clubs or just enjoy a walk in the park. The choice
is yours. |
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Days three to seven (Monday to Friday)
| Mornings |
After your hotel breakfast we will collect you and take you to the riding
centre to enjoy the riding activities you have booked, |
| Mornings and Afternoons |
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Riding in the Country:
Pace is set to suit our riders and there are miles of canters, or walking,
or exploring off track etc.
Each day the ride follows a different route,
with different scenery and terrain, stopping for lunch at a remote
village bar, or for a picnic out in the country or maybe back at the
centre, depending on the length of ride. Expect at least 4 to 6 hours
in the saddle on full day rides or around half this on half day rides, varied according to rider's preferences. We can take keen and competent riders
on longer trails, with more hours in the saddle.
You will ride on ancient tracks and mountain trails through spectacular
scenery, teeming with butterflies and birdlife and rich in wildflowers
during the spring, through pine woods, time-worn arroyos, through vineyards
and olive, almond and apricot groves and from the tops of our small
mountains enjoy breathtaking views to the wide horizon. |
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| Evenings |
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If
there is time after your ride (or tour) you can relax at our centre and bar. In
the evening you have a choice; either we take you out for your evening
meal at
a local restaurant, or maybe at the Centre, or if you prefer we can take
you back to your hotel where we will have organised a choice of meals
for you and of course afterwards you can explore the town of Hellin, visit the bars and clubs or just enjoy a walk in the park. The choice
is yours. |
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Day eight (Saturday) |
We will collect you at a pre-arranged time (see booking form)
to return you to your airport. Note that on your departure day your 'inclusive'
holiday includes breakfast at your hotel but if your flight is very
early you may miss this. |
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WHAT’S INCLUDED . . .
on Fully Inclusive 3 to 7 night holidays:
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Transfer from Alicante or San Javier (Murcia)
airports, or Albacete or Hellin rail station, to your hotel & return.
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Excellent hotel accommodation
(just 15 minutes from the Centre) plus breakfast.
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Transport to and from your hotel and the riding centre.
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All evening and mid-day meals (except
Wednesday lunch if you are on a '7 night inclusive' holiday),
including drinks with meals (beer/wine/soft drinks).
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Your choice of riding activity (Options A,
B, C, D, E or Classical Riding), or combined riding/tours.
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Enjoy the facilities at the Centre (bar, sun and shade
terraces etc), watch any riders in the school, enjoy walks, or explore the town of Hellin, swim at the pool in our
local village of Tobarra (July and August), or simply relax at the
centre.
Prices do not include flights as this allows you to get the best prices
from the many airlines servicing your choice of the two airports. Or from
Madrid take the 2½ hour express
train to Albacete, where we can collect you.
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ACCOMMODATION
last updated
19 Jul 2013
We have chosen for you an
excellent hotel in the market town of Hellin, approximately 15 minutes
drive from the riding centre. We ensure you have an enjoyable holiday,
good food, drink and surroundings and with well trained horses, but we
put your accommodation in the expert hands of one of Hellin's most caring and
hospitable hoteliers, who have been looking after our guests for the
last 9 years.
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Hotel Emilio |
Excellent modern 3 star (the '1st
Class' rooms are actually 4 star) hotel in Hellin
approximately 8 minutes
walk from the town centre.
We offer you a choice of two room types
to suit your budget:
'1st Class' rooms are in the new part
of the hotel and are spacious and modern,
en-suite & air conditioned. TV/satellite. Internet connection (card available at reception). Mini-Bar and room safe.
'Traditional' rooms are a little smaller
with more traditional furnishings. They are en-suite and have the
same facilities as the '1st Class' rooms except they do not have a
mini-bar or a room
safe.
This is an excellent hotel with breakfast room,
bar/café, restaurant. A modern/traditional Spanish bar and restaurant.
Without exception our guests have enthused about this hotel, service
and the friendly nature of its staff.
See
hotel's own website for more details
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www.hremilio.com
 
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