REQUISITES FOR RIDING AT LA PAZ

We offer a large selection of riding programs, for the absolute beginner trip to the experienced route rider, there is something for everyone. To demand of oneself provides fun.
To make excessive demands of oneself only causes stress.

The large selection of horses makes it possible for us through our Finca programs to give uncertain riders confidence, you always ride in a group which satisfies the requirements of any given program. This ensures the enjoyment and safety of all participants. For our "beginner" programme you do not need any experience on or around the horses, only a good mood and a little bit of confidence. If you go along on the Finca rides you should have already galloped before in the countryside. The area around the finca is hilly. The horses are used to the climbing routes, but you should move yourself freely on the horse to help them on the ups and downs of the rugged terrain. On the Finca we always have ride groups at different levels, if you feel and would like to adjust yourself gradually to the riding conditions you have the option to start in a calmer group and change to a more ambitious group as your confidence grows, as it surely will!

Beginners or very anxious riders can book the "beginner" program, then once seen to meet requirements, can then switch to the "Riding Full" program.

"Riding Light" is meant as a flexible program (in the morning or in the afternoon) so that you can ride in the different groups on the rides around the countryside of the Finca. For this you should gallop freely in the area and be able to help the horses and have them under control in each moment. It is not suitable for beginners

The "Riding Full" program contains not only the rides around the finca but also the 2 day tour and the beach ride. On the "Finca" program it is possible to change groups as well as horses.

On all rides around the ranch it is possible to change horses or groups if necessary - on the 2-days -trail, the beach day or the starter trail this is not possible and each rider should feel save in the group and with his horse.

Our trails are well examined for all kind of tastes

The "Starter trail" is for riders who want to start with the trail riding - it is not for beginners! On two rides around the ranch you can get used to the way of riding and your horse having the possibility to change horses if you like so. Then you have a day on the beach and a trail of 4 days.

The "8-day-Doñana" route is designed for those with a fear of mountain heights. The route is in a particularly flat area with many sandy trails and is divided in daily stages (approx. 5 hours). This is a good trail for whole groups as you stay together in a typical house in Rocio.

The "8 day-Atlantic" ( Zahara - Jimena ) is a trail that covers everything (beach, pastures, mountains) from short distance riding on the beaches to longer rides in rural pastures then on to long distance riding in beautiful mountain conditions.

The "8 day Ronda and the white villages" is a trail through the mountains with beautiful views and country sides but easier and with shorter days as the "8 day- Ronda" trail.

For experienced and fit trail riders we have our "8 day Ronda" programme starting casually into the mountain routes, then onto the more demanding climbs, including short distance gallops. The days are long as one is in the saddle for about 7 hours. It is a particularly beautiful route taking in some of the most astounding landscapes and vistas in Andalusia. The routes are demanding and require an element of fitness to allow one to enjoy the exhilaration of this mountain ride.

Fitness is also required on the "15 day tour".

If you have any further questions please send us an e-mail: info@rancho-la-paz.com