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Horseback Riding in Portugal
ALCAINCA DRESSAGE PROGRAM

Private dressage lesson in outdoor arena
 Private dressage lesson in outdoor arena

Outdoor riding demonstration by instructors
 Outdoor riding demonstration by instructors

This is one of the world's premier places for lessons in classical dressage; the chief instructor studied under the great master Nuno Oliveira. The Lusitano stallions are not only magnificent animals, but are also trained to a high level of performance. One can take up to three hours of lessons per day.

There are rings both indoors and outdoors and the fine instructors can give lessons at any level. The program runs all year in this temperate climate. Accommodations and meals are on the property and there is an outdoor swimming pool and a small bar.

Again I enjoyed my stay at Alcainca. This was my fourth visit and I was as well taken care of as my first visit. I cannot say enough about both Georges and Paolo; their dedication to helping riders understand the need for good position in the saddle that goes hand in hand with the straightness and forwardness required of the horse.
- Pam Cohen

I had a wonderful time. The teaching was fantastic and the staff warm and welcoming. I intend to go every year to Alcainca.
- Shirley Park (USA)

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This program has been designed with a great deal of flexibility. Each day experienced riders can have a 1 1/2 hour lesson, twice a day. Novice or beginner riders benefit from 1 1/2 hours of instruction once a day.
Dressage instruction, from beginning through class M, Dona Vaquera Spanish Riding style, and introduction into high school dressage is possible.
THIS ITINERARY IS FLEXIBLE. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Sunlit indoor dressage arena

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Accomodations at Alcainca

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Practice - practice - practice

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Resident dressage horses



Pricing and Dates
Meeting PointLisbon
Hours of Instruction1 1/2 or 3 hours / day
Riding AbilityAdvanced Strong Intermediate Intermediate Novice
Group Size Maximum-10
HorsesLusitano stallions
Weight Limit180 lbs
2012 DatesYear Round (Closed Dec 24-Jan 2)
2012 Price 3 hours riding per day: Was $285 per night, now reduced to $265 per night
1 1/2 hours riding per day: Was $235 per night, now reduced to $215 per night
non-rider: Was $160 per night, now reduced to $145 per night

An off season discount applies to bookings for January, February, November and December:

3 hours riding per day: Was $260 per night, now reduced to $240 per night
1 1/2 hours riding per day: Was $210 per night, now $195 per night
non-rider: Was $140 per night, now reduced to $130 per night
Single Supplement$45 per night
TransfersTransfers from and to Lisbon airport: $100 roundtrip, transfer from hotel in Lisbon/Alcainca/hotel in Lisbon $ 110 roundtrip


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