Come to us…
Would you like to come and train in Portugal on lusitano stallions of the highest level? Our schoolmasters will teach you how to piaffe, passage, flying change, canter pirouette and more. We have tailored packages, or you can create your own riding holiday.
Come to us…
Would you like to come and train in Portugal on lusitano stallions of the highest level? Our schoolmasters will teach you how to piaffe, passage, flying change, canter pirouette and more. We have tailored packages, or you can create your own riding holiday.
We are located in Vila Franca de Xira, a very popular horse area just 20 minutes from Lisbon airport. The purpose-built riding centre has 3 riding arenas: A covered full size sand and fibre arena, an indoor arena 20×40, and a “praca de toros” which has been converted to a small apprentice ring & is covered. Centro Equestre de Leziria Grande, or CELG, was constructed in the 1980s and has since been a fundamental riding centre of Portugal; the training grounds for many thousands of students and horses in the art of academic equitation using the Valença Method.
We invite you to come and visit us and immerse yourself in the Portuguese tradition of equitation in the heart of horse country in Portugal. No matter your riding level, we have horses and trainers to suit your needs.
The following 3 packages are our most popular options. We can also create a tailored package for you – fully customised for your individual goals and desires. Please see our “additional services” list below for an indication of individualized costs.
Once you have chosen your package, you can use the “book now” option at the bottom of the page. If you prefer to create a tailor-made program, once you have an idea of how you would like to organise your riding holiday, please contact us for availability using the form at the bottom of the page.
Prices, packages, accommodations, travel
Check our programs and how to get here!
RIDING HOLIDAY
A package designed for those wanting to ride, relax and learn – Experience Portugal, meet new friends, stay in comfort & ride our beloved schoolmasters. You will have the experience of a lifetime riding our lusitano schoolmasters and taking home the feelings of all the high school movements.
1950€/person
This Program is subject to availability and confirmation.
It is a Group Program.
Taxes included
7 night’s hotel & half board
Modern 4 star hotel with free Wi-Fi, free parking, restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace, fitness centre and games room.
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel included
Transfers to/from hotel, lunch and airport
Upon arrival at the Lisbon airport, a member of our team will be waiting to personally receive you at the airport. Daily return transfers from your hotel to the riding centre are also provided and included. Your return transfer to the airport is also included.
(The price of lunch either at hotel or nearby restaurant not included)
10 Classical Riding Lessons
1 Visit to Village (Lisbon or Ericeira) and dinner in typical Portuguese Restaurant
Guided visit to The Portuguese Equestrian Riding School
Guided half-day visit to a Lusitano stud farm
Flights not included
*500€ non rider sharing room
VALENÇA METHOD
Learn our method from a trainer’s approach. Designed to teach you how to apply our method to train your horses at home.
1950€/person
Taxes included
7 night’s hotel & half board
Modern 4 star hotel with free wifi, free parking, restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace, fitness centre and games room
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel included
Transfers to/from hotel, lunch and airport
(The price of lunch either at hotel or nearby restaurant not included)
Introduction to our system (brief presentation of the lusitano horse and the benefits of the Valença Method)
12 Classical Riding Lessons
6 in hand work lessons – Introduction to the Valença Method
Support to acquire material to use our system back home
Flights not included
*500€ non rider sharing room
Program values only valid until end of this year 2023
Or…
You can create your own experience
and design your riding week in Portugal
Private lesson
123 €
Taxes included
Group lesson
85 €
Taxes included
In hand lesson
85 €
Taxes included
Additional Services
(Price upon request)
You can design your own riding holiday, the only limit is your imagination. Below is an example of some extra services that we are able to provide:
Accommodation
Transfers to/from airport
Typical Portuguese dinners including transfers
Guided tours to historic studs
*If you have a special stud you would like to visit, we can make arrangements under consultation.
Guided tours to the Portuguese riding school
Car hire
Assistance with booking rental vehicle
Guided tours to historic Portuguese towns and buildings
Sintra / Óbidos / Lisbon – Price includes transfer, guide & welcome pastry. 130€/80€ Full day/half day visit
Golf and tennis days (for you and/or your non-riding partner!)
Prices vary. Please contact us for current information
Surfing and other water sports
Prices vary. Please contact us for current information
Book now
If you would like to design your own package, please email us and give us an idea of how you would like your riding holiday to look.
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Riding Holiday
If you would like to design your own package, please email us and give us an idea of how you would like your riding holiday to look.
Valença Method
If you would like to design your own package, please email us and give us an idea of how you would like your riding holiday to look.
Low Cost Program
If you would like to design your own package, please email us and give us an idea of how you would like your riding holiday to look.
Custom Program
If you would like to design your own package, please email us and give us an idea of how you would like your riding holiday to look.