Horseback Riding in Portugal
ALCAINCA DRESSAGE PROGRAM |
Private dressage lesson in outdoor arena
Outdoor riding demonstration by instructors
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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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| Itinerary |
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
Accomodations at Alcainca
Practice - practice - practice
Resident dressage horses
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| Pricing and Dates |
| Meeting Point | Lisbon |
| Hours of Instruction | 1 1/2 or 3 hours / day |
| Riding Ability | Advanced Strong Intermediate Intermediate Novice |
| Group Size | Maximum-10 |
| Horses | Lusitano stallions |
| Weight Limit | 180 lbs |
| 2012 Dates | Year 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 |
| Transfers | Transfers from and to Lisbon airport: $100 roundtrip, transfer from hotel in Lisbon/Alcainca/hotel in Lisbon $ 110 roundtrip |
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