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A Riding Holiday With A Difference here at The Natural Horse Centre Spain
  Natural Horseriding in Spain in Bobadilla Estacion / Antequera / Andalusia-Costa del Sol, de la Luz German website   Spanish website  

Our courses, clinics and workshops are designed to enhance your horse riding and ground work skills beyond your greatest expectations.

Europe > Spain > Andalusia-Costa del Sol, de la Luz > Bobadilla Estacion / Antequera

Bobadilla Estacion is a small village only 3 mins by car. It has a small supermarket, chemist, several bars and cafes.
It also has a train station from where you get to Sevilla 1.45mins, Granada 1hour, Cordoba 45mins, Ronda 45mins, Malaga 50mins and Madrid 2.30mins, all direct!

Campillos is a small town, approx 10 mins by car, it has a lovely pretty square surrounded by plenty of shops, lively bars, cafes and restaurants.

Leather goods including fashionable clothing are produced here and are extremely good value.

Antequera is a small city steeped in culture, it is 15 mins by car and is the oldest city in Andalucia dating back many centuries with over 33 historical buidlings including churches, castles, monastrys and one of the best cave complex's in Europe. There are some excellent restaurants, tapas bars and plenty of shops.

Chorro Lakes are 20 mins by car and are spectacular, you can swim in the clear natural warm waters, dive off the rocks and soak up the sun.

 
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Excursions:


NEW TO THE AREA

There is a new Wolf Park which is set in over 40 Hectares of protected natural parkland. Guided tours regularly each day, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy Wolves, close-up, in their natural habitat.

A new 18 hole Golf Course has just been completed and is built up in the hills over looking Antequerra and the famous Tocal Mountains, the views are exceptional. We have 2 sets of golf clubs to hire if required, one left -hand set and one right-hand set.
 

Our location and how to find us
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Traveling by car:
If you wish to leave the ranch and go sight-seeing and exploring we would recommend you hire a car for the duration you are with us

Traveling by plane:
Pickup service is possible

Traveling by train:
Pickup service is possible
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  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   ok    
National Historic Sites     ok  
Cinema     ok  
Shopping   ok    
Lake/river for swimming   ok    
Beach       ok
Golf course     ok  
Biking ok      
Birding ok      
 


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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Training Company, Farm, Riding Stable
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 10  
Minimum age for guests: no limitation  

General description:


Our courses, clinics and workshops are designed to enhance your horse riding and ground work skills beyond your greatest expectations.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Shower facilities for Horses
  • Round pen
  • Gastronomy available
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


3 outdoor arenas 100 metres x 150 metres
60 metres x 20 metres
20 metres x 20 metres
Round Pen

More details of the property


The Ranch is situated in the heart of Andulucia in the valley of Antequera only a few minutes from the Spanish Lake district and 45 minutes from the International Airport in Malaga
 

What we have to offer
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  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for guests available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Family Trips
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Reduction for Non-Riders
  • Supervised Children's Activities
    (no limitation)
  • Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids
    (age 14 & up)
  • Fishing
  • Bike rental
  • Barbecues
  • Language classes

Additional Animals on the property:


We have 16 horses including a mule, 6 dogs, 5 cats, 15 birds and two pigs

Other offers and explanations


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Learn how to read horses and interpret their behaviour.
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Riding - Unravel the mystery of "Flexion without Force", Discover true unity and softness with your horse based on trust and communicat
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:
in all >15 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Ponies

Riding
(Trained for / Saddle):
English / Classic, For guided Trail Rides

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


We have a selection of Andalucians, throughbreds, warmbloods, irish sports and of course not forgetting Pedro the Mule
 

Riding program
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Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • also with your own horse
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • Dressage
  • Therapeutic Riding

Minimum age for Trail Rides:
No restriction

Riding experience:
No restriction

Demand on rider:
little demands

Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


HERE ARE SOME OF THE SUBJECTS COVERED ON OUR COURSES:
Round Pen sessions learning how to interpret horse behaviour
on the ground. Riding - Understanding Flexion without force and true engagement
 

Accommodations for guest horses
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Number of Guest Horses:
in all 4 Guest Horses are welcome

Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.

Kind of accommodation:
Open stable, Paddock - Pasture


Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse


WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING FOR YOUR HORSE

HAY, USUAL FEED, FEED BOWLS, WATER BUCKETS, GROOMING KIT, FIRST AID KIT, MUCKING OUT TOOLS (A WHEEL BARROW WILL BE PROVIDED), UP-TO-DATE VACCINATION CERTIFICATE
IN THE INTEREST OF ALL THE HORSES PLEASE ENSURE YOUR HORSE IS UP-TO-DATE ON ITS WORMING PROGRAMME.

HORSES WILL BE KEPT IN LARGE INDIVIDUAL OUTDOOR PENS, BEDDING IS NOT PROVIDED. WE HAVE HENO ( OAT STRAW) AND ALFA ALFA WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT HERE FOR 6.50 EUROS A BALE TO FEED YOUR HORSES.
 

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:
with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction

Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
no limitation

Training qualifications:
Tracy James was conventionally trained in dressage and judged for a period of time. She is an intuitive coach and gifted horsewoman

Riding Classes / Lessons
English / Classic Riding, Dressage, Recreational riding, Ground Training Courses, Training for Young Horses, Load Training, Therapeutic Riding

Special Classes
One Week, Two Week Courses in Natural Horsemanship. We also run a Monthly Paying Student Scheme, making learning here at The Natural Horse Centre affordable for everybody.
 

Guest lodgings
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Guest lodgings
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Self contained guest area with 2 spacious double bedrooms on the ranch

1 Holiday flat / Apartment:
The main house is a traditional Spanish Cortijo with wood beamed ceilings, tiled walls and terracota and granite floors.

Guest Suites - affectionately known as "The Stables"

We have just finished renovating and decorating the guest suites in typical andalucian style.
Bedroom 1 is a large twin/double with its own seating area and views over torcal mountains situated on the first floor bedroom 2 is a twin/double situated on the ground floor.

The guest area, refurbished in 2008, comprises of a comfortable lounge area that includes a fully fitted kitchen, wifi access, and satellite television including DVD/VHS movies to watch. Our all-inclusive guests are provided with lots of "Goodies" and can make snacks, meals, drinks etc, at any time. Our self-catering guests are provided with ample space in the kitchen to make substantial meals.

4 Single / double room(s) :
no details

2 Multi-bedded room(s):
Bedrooms 3 and 4 are large twin/double rooms and are situated in the main house.

Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning

4 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:
Available in the olive groves

Amenities - special features:
Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
 

Catering
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Catering
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Kind of Catering:
Self-Catering, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food, Organic Farm

More information of the Catering:
Meals :- If you have choosen the all-inclusive package the Chef has a passion for cooking, your tastebuds will most certainly be tantalised!!.We also cater for every diet
 

General information of the accommodation
General information of the accommodation
 
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Special features:
Pool available, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe
 

Current Job offers
Current Job offers
 
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We are looking for a new apprenticeto learn natural horsemanship with Tracy James, The Natural Horse Centre Spain
Type of work: Apprenticeship / Summer job / Au pair, Permanent position,
Work area: Riding instructor / Riding assistance, Horse training / Rider,
Time period: from 31.10.2010 permanent
Duration: This position is for a minimum of 2 years
Description: Apprenticeship at the Natural Horse Centre Spain an amazing opportunity for the right person to train and learn natural horsemanship with the prospect of becoming a certified teacher with the Centre.
Announcement-ID: 19
Contact: Phone:  + 34 952 720 271       Contact form
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the Holiday Flats / Apartments:

 400,00  Euro / Week
 

Rates of the mult-bedded room:

 35,00  Euro / Day
 

Rates of the Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:

 25,00  Euro / Day

Rates of the Horses for rent

Notes to the rental costs:

 Price for use of horses included in the weekly course rate

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

 15,00 Euro per day/horse

Feeding fee:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:

 Prices: 790.00 Euros per person for a one week course self catering including all tuition and accommodation. 1,300.00 Euros per person on the Monthly Paying Student Scheme. We welcome non-riders too


Contact

  Company: The Natural Horse Centre
  First name: Tracy
  Last name: James
  Country: Spain
  Phone: + 34 952 720 271
  Phone 2: + 34 661 465 800

You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Spanish

We can be contacted via my website by e-mail or by telephone

 
  E-Mail address: Inquiry