CLASSICAL DRESSAGE TRAINING, SHOW JUMPING TRAINING and TRAIL RIDING IN PORTUGAL -throughout the year

CLASSICAL DRESSAGE TRAINING, SHOW JUMPING TRAINING and TRAIL RIDING IN PORTUGAL -throughout the year

Pure breed Lusitanos with excellent blood lines, some of them trained up to Grand Prix competitions. We teach riders from beginner to grand-prix.

Europe > Portugal > North Portugal-Costa Verde > Pico de Regalados - Vila Verde - BRAGA
HIPPIKOS Equestrian Centre is 40 minutes from Porto, 35 minutes from Esposende (beaches), 30 minutes from Guimarães, 20 minutes from Ponte de Lima, 15 minutes from Ponte da Barca and 10 minutes from Braga.		Detailed map with Google Maps >>>

Our location and how to find us

Our location and how to find us
Traveling by plane:	Porto Airport Pickup service is possible

Leisure and sports activities available near the property

Leisure and sports activities available near the property

	nearby / on the property	Not more than a 15 min. walk away	Not more than a 15 min. drive away	Not more than a 90 min. drive away
Restaurants
National Historic Sites
Theater
Galleries / Museum
Cinema
Shopping
Fitness Center
Lake/river for swimming
Beach
Fishing
Water skiing
Surfing
Golf course
Tennis court
Biking
Mountain biking
Hiking
Mountain climbing
Wildlife Viewing
Other types of leisure activities Indoor swimming-pool, with 30ºC. water and air. Dehumidified atmosphere.

Indoor arena

Bedroom

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category Holiday Company, Training Company, Working Ranch, Cattle Ranch, Sheep Ranch, Farm, Riding Stable, Hotel for Horsemen

Opening:	all-year
Guest Capacity:	8
Minimum age for guests:	no limitation
General description: Pure breed Lusitanos with excellent blood lines, some of them trained up to Grand Prix competitions. We teach riders from beginner to grand-prix.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility Riding Hall-Indoor Arena Riding facility Shower facilities for Horses Gastronomy available Riding area / bridle-path		Details of the Riding area •1 inside arena 26x64 m (85x210 ft) •1 inside arena 9x18 m (30x60 ft) •1 outside arena 33x76 m (110x250 ft) •1 outside arena 24x24 m (80x80 ft) •16 boxes for dressage horses •9 boxes for jumping
More details of the property Located in the border of the National Park Peneda-Gerês, where animal species like the wild Iberian wolf and the “Garrano” (wild north Portuguese mountain horse)are preserved from extinction.

What we have to offer

What we have to offer
Bring Your Own Horse Horses for guests available Riding lessons - Riding classes Weekly Long Term stays Family Trips accommodation for Non-Riders too Reduction for Non-Riders Supervised Children's Activities (no limitation) Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids (age 6 & up)		Fishing Bike rental Sightseeing Tours Barbecues
Additional Animals on the property: 22 horses, 4 dogs, 6 cows, 12 sheeps, 5 pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks.
Other offers and explanations The Lusitanos are skillfully trained horses that can do flying changes, lateral work (half pass, leg yielding, shoulders in), extended trot, canter pirouettes, piaffe, passage, Spanish walk ...

Horses available in our riding program

Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:	in all >20 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:	For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up
Riding (Trained for / Saddle):	English / Classic
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.) Pure breed Lusitanos with excellent blood lines, some of them trained up to Grand Prix competitions.

Riding program

Riding program
with horses for rent All-day Rides Pack Trips / Horse Trekking 5-8 days 9-14 days 15 days & up	Trailrides on request Riding on the beach / by the sea Jumping Dressage
Minimum age for Trail Rides:	Young person age 14 & up
Riding experience:	Little experience required
Demand on rider:	average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:	max. 110 kg - 240 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program Everyday training for 3 to 4 hours a day: -three 60-minute (each) sessions -one of the lessons can be exchanged for one 60/120-minute session of trail. -maximum of 2 riders per lesson

Accommodations for guest horses

Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:	in all 8 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:	The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:	Indoor boxes - closed stable, Paddock box, Paddock - Pasture
Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse Available on request

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
General information of the Training:	Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:	For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:	age 6 & up
Training qualifications:	From beginner to grand-prix
Riding Classes / Lessons	Dressage, Jumping, Training to sit the horse well, Courses for Horse Lunging, Training for Young Horses, Handicapped Riding

Guest lodgings

Guest lodgings
All rooms are en-suite and air conditioned. Tennis and indoor swimming pool.
3 Single / double room(s) :	All rooms are en-suite and are air conditioned. There is an indoor swimming pool and tennis court as well as a large dining room/living area where meals are taken with a family atmosphere.
2 Multi-bedded room(s):	All rooms are en-suite and are air conditioned. There is an indoor swimming pool and tennis court as well as a large dining room/living area where meals are taken with a family atmosphere.
Amenities - special features:	Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning

Catering

Catering
Kind of Catering:	Full-board on request obligatory, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food, Organic Farm
More information of the Catering:	-home cooked meals of home grown ingredients and wine -beverage and coffee included -all the meals are prepared daily for each mealtime and served family style -diet requirements can also be catere

General information of the accommodation

General information of the accommodation
Special features:	Dogs permitted, No smoking, Pool available

Rates and contact
Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:	Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Feeding fee:	Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes about the cost:	Prices available on request

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:	Prices available on request

Contact

	Company:	HIPPIKOS - Equestrian Centre
	First name:	Antonio
	Last name:	Soares
	Country:	Portugal
	Phone:	+ 351 917 323 397

You can contact us with the following languages:
English, French, Portuguese

Please contact us for more details.

E-Mail address: Inquiry

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CLASSICAL DRESSAGE TRAINING, SHOW JUMPING TRAINING and TRAIL RIDING IN PORTUGAL -throughout the year

Pure breed Lusitanos with excellent blood lines, some of them trained up to Grand Prix competitions. We teach riders from beginner to grand-prix.

Traveling by plane:

Other types of leisure activities

Category

General description:

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

Details of the Riding area

More details of the property

Additional Animals on the property:

Other offers and explanations

Number of Horses:

Kind of Horses:

Riding(Trained for / Saddle):

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)

Minimum age for Trail Rides:

Riding experience:

Demand on rider:

Big/Heavy Riders:

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program

Number of Guest Horses:

Distance to the Accommodation:

Kind of accommodation:

Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse

General information of the Training:

Riding Lessons for:

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:

Training qualifications:

Riding Classes / Lessons

All rooms are en-suite and air conditioned. Tennis and indoor swimming pool.

3 Single / double room(s) :

2 Multi-bedded room(s):

Amenities - special features:

Kind of Catering:

More information of the Catering:

Special features:

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

Feeding fee:

Notes about the cost:

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:

Contact

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