Holiday itinerary
This Trip Advisor award-winning rural equestrian school runs a week-long holiday, on which experienced riders explore the mountains and nature trails of Southern Majorca. Much of this island remains protected and unspoilt, and this unique holiday gives you a license to explore the sand dunes, pine forests, pristine beaches, and much more! Home to nearly 90 well-trained horses of different sizes, ages and personalities, the school has the perfect horse for you, no matter what you’re looking for.
During the course of this 7 night/ 8 day intermediate / advanced horse riding holiday you will test your riding skills and go on exciting day excursions in the surrounding countryside over varying terrains. The class sizes are small and intimate and with a maximum number of 7 people on trails and lessons if the week is fully booked, so it’s guaranteed that you’ll get all of the individual attention that you need
This holiday is only suitable for those with at least 2 years’ recent and continuous riding experience. You should be able to control all gaits, and already have mastered walk, trot and gallop. If you’re unsure about your level, feel free to get in touch with GoLearnTo at and we will be happy to help. Or if you're a total beginner, take a look at our Countryside holiday instead.
The riding school’s extensive equipment includes a lovely set of horse boxes and a minibus. This allows guests to ride in some of the most beautiful rural settings throughout the island. No matter how close or far, the highlights of Mallorca are within your easy reach.
With daily excursions on horseback, you have a busy schedule ahead. On the Thursday of each week, you can take a break from riding with an outing to the historic city of Palma included in the itinerary. When you have a moment, why not hire a bike from the school and explore the local area, or pamper yourself in the on-site wellness centre.
Some guests like to hire a car to explore the island a little more independently, or popping down to the nearby beach.
Experience the best that Majorca has to offer by horseback. With daily excursions, what better way to indulge your passion for horse riding than by exploring the unspoilt and varied natural scenery under the Balearic sunshine. Get fit, have fun and unwind.
Suitability
- Only suitable for intermediate or advanced riders with more than 2 years of recent and continuous riding experience
- Please ask us if you are less experienced or unsure, and we can give you options and costs for more suitable holidays
- Children from the age of 14 are accepted but must be accompanied by an adult over 18
- Riders must weigh less than 90kg
- If you're a beginner or have little experience, our Countryside holiday might suit you better
Travelling Solo?
- This horse riding holiday is a great singles holidays and singles are welcome to join an existing group
- There is a compulsory single room supplement for solo travellers, shared rooms are not offered for this holiday
- Please see the costing and extras tab for prices for the compulsory single supplement
- Note: although there are a maximum of 7 riders to each instructor, there will often be more than 7 people staying as several groups may run at the same time
Horse Riding Holiday Start Days
- This 7 night/8 day holiday starts and finishes on a Sunday and runs from March to early November each year
- If dates appear ‘on request’ please email us and we’ll check availability for your preferred day of arrival as quickly as possible
- This school also offers a 'Sea and Mountain' horse riding holiday
Typical Horse Riding Holiday Itinerary
Please note that the itinerary is as a guide only and may change depending on the weather and time of year.
Day 1 – Sunday, Arrival day
- Arrival at Palma de Mallorca airport, where you will be picked up by a member of staff
- You can check into your room anytime from 2pm
- After you check in, take a moment to settle in to your lovely accommodation
- You could explore the grounds, take a dip in the pool, meet some of the horses or even relax in the on-site wellness centre
- Enjoy dinner in the traditional on-site Mediterranean restaurant this evening
Day 2 – Level lesson and excursion
- Enjoy breakfast with your fellow guests
- Day 2 is intended to ease you into the horse riding for the week. You will undertake a 1 hour level lesson, where your instructor will assess your riding level and talk to you about any areas of your riding you wish to improve
- In the afternoon, you will go out on a 1 hour excursion around the local area
- If you’re hungry for more, it is possible to book an extended outing in the afternoon at an additional cost
Day 3 – 7 – Horse riding excursions
- Take breakfast on-site, perhaps in the lovely outdoor patio beneath the sun
- Throughout the week, you will typically enjoy 2 nature park trails and 2 mountain excursions. The length of these will vary, but tend to be between 5 or 6 hours a day
- Lunch is included, and will be taken when out on the excursion (except when in Palma de Mallorca)
- An excursion to Palma de Mallorca is included, and is normally taken on the Thursday, although this is subject to change. This trip is non-guided, leaving you free to explore at your own pace
- Take dinner in the on-site traditional restaurant
- After dinner enjoy free time, whether it be relaxing in the spa, reading by the pool or hiring a bike to explore the serene local area
Day 8 – Departure day
- Enjoy a traditional breakfast and cup of coffee in the sun terrace on your final day at the horse riding school
- After you have bid a fond farewell to the instructors and horses, depart from the school with confidence in your newfound horsemanship and fond memories to treasure
- A transfer to the airport can be provided by the riding school at no extra cost
What Will I Learn?
- The specific skills that you will learn and develop during this holiday will depend on your previous levels of experience but overall, you will get the benefit of an experienced instructor who can help you improve various aspects of your riding throughout the course of the week
Who Are Our Guests?
- Holidays are typically made up of international travellers looking to learn a skill, indulge their passion for horses, get fit and enjoy the outdoors
- Ages vary, but the typical customer falls in to the 30-60 age bracket but younger and older guests are of course welcome
- 80% of our guests are solo travellers
- Guests on this course are of an intermediate or advanced riding level
- Please ask for details of holidays and extra costs for the less experienced rider
- Of course, everyone shares a passion or interest in discovering a new skill or continuing a hobby
Your Instructors
-Your instructors are experienced and well-qualified, dedicated to giving you an enjoyable experience in a safe environment
-Warm and attentive, many instructors have good language skills, with English, Spanish, Castilian, Catalan, German and French being spoken at the school
- Some instructors at the school specialise in hypnotherapy, using horse-riding as a tool to help with physical and mental development
Accommodation
- You’ll stay in a lovely farmhouse which has 8 compact but light and airy rooms
- The farmhouse is rustic with lovely grounds, a pool, sunbeds and outdoor dining area
- Its located in rural nature about 5km from the village of Felanitx in the countryside of Son Negre, South West Majorca
- All 8 double rooms are simply decorated in the traditional Mallorquin style with tiled floors and wonderful ceiling features
- Rooms are fully equipped with a bathroom, mini bar, telephone, central heading, satellite TV, fan, air conditioning, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi
- There is ample parking at the riding school if you decide to drive
- The riding school is accommodating and flexible wherever possible, offering the option of single, double or triple rooms
- Please note that twin rooms have the twin beds very close together
- You can request a safe and laundry services at an extra cost
- Lovely onsite spa facilities are available exclusively to guests at the horse riding school
- The spa facilities are subject to demand and closed in the summer so please let us know at time of booking if you would like to have this option available and a 2 hour spa session costs 15 Euros per person
- Prices are based on 2 people travelling together and sharing a twin/double ensuite room
- If you are travelling solo private rooms must be booked for a compulsory supplement, which can be added during the booking process
- Shared rooms for solo travellers are not offered on this holiday
- Check in any time from 2pm on day 1 and check out by 12pm on day 8
Meals
- All meals with water are included
- The small, traditional restaurant within the riding school grounds offers you the chance to sample authentic Mediterranean cuisine such as padron peppers, local fish, goats cheese, roast goat, fig biscuits, nougat candy, suckling pig and croquetas
- The riding school produces its own wine using grapes that are cultivated in the grounds and this delicious wine is available to buy in the restaurant
- A vegetarian and children’s menu is also available, please make us aware of any dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Guests are given two dishes to choose one dish from for each course and all menus are set menus
Free Time
- For those who prefer to stay on site, you can take advantage of the bar, outdoor pool or even, when available, enjoy the onsite spa facilities and treatments at an extra cost
- A 2 hour spa visit costs 15 Euros per person
- Extra riding lessons can also be arranged subject to availability for an additional fee
- The riding school has a bike hiring service for guests, so you could explore the local area and cycle to one of the nearby villages
- Some guests like to hire a car, and visit some of the Island’s gems, such as the buzzing coffee bars of Palma or famous white washed beaches of the Southern coast, many of which have escaped the tourist trail
What To Bring
- The riding school can provide basic equipment such as a riding helmet, but it is important that you bring suitable weather proof clothing to make sure you feel comfortable throughout your holiday
- You don’t need to have jodphurs or riding boots but wear trousers without seams (so no jeans) and footwear should have a slight sturdy heel to ensure that your foot is secure within the stirrup but doesn’t ‘stick’ to the stirrup which means wellies or trainers are therefore not appropriate
Important Information
- Please advise your height, weight and detailed riding experience at the time of booking to ensure the right horse is made available for your holiday
- Riders must weigh no more than 90kg
Discover the sites of a beautiful Balearic island on horse back, broadening your equestrian knowledge to a backdrop of stunning mountain and countryside locations in the heart of nature, and returning home with newfound confidence