Training Holidays
Dressage Program
Refine your seat, precision, and harmony with structured dressage training, quality horses, and professional coaching — within a complete stay in Portugal.
Key features
What makes this program special
High quality training & horses
Structured dressage instruction supported by well-schooled horses.
Safety assured
Safety assured with master class horses, carefully matched to your level.
Training plan aligned with your goals
Each week is structured around your objectives and riding level.
Location & hospitality
Ride minutes from the coast, with comfortable accommodation and local food.
Family holidays, solo or group
Come alone, with family, or as part of a group of riders.
Available all year
Programs run in every season, with flexible start dates.
Flexible disciplines
Dressage only, or combine with show jumping and working equitation.
World-class facilities
Arenas and stables prepared for performance and comfort.
All information
Choose your duration
Standard Program
- 5 days riding
- 6 nights · 7 days
- 10 lessons total (2 lessons / day)
- Arrival: Sunday · Departure: Saturday
- Riding days: Monday to Friday
Intensive Program
- 10 days riding
- 12 nights · 13 days
- 20 lessons total (2 lessons / day)
- Arrival: Sunday · Departure: Friday
- Riding days: Monday to Friday (except Saturday & Sunday)
Weekend Program
- 3 days riding
- 3 nights · 4 days
- 5 lessons total
- Arrival: Thursday · Departure: Sunday
- Riding days: Thursday–Saturday or Friday–Sunday
Typical week schedule
A well-paced riding day
- 08:30Hotel pick up
- 09:00 – 10:00First lesson
- 10:00 – 11:00One hour break
- 11:00 – 12:00Second lesson
- 12:45Lunch
- 15:30Hotel drop off
What's included
Everything arranged for you
Accommodation
Hotel Suave Mar, minutes from the equestrian center.
Meals
Lunch and morning snacks on riding days.
Transfers
Hotel – Center – Hotel on all riding days.
Personal locker
Your own locker at the equestrian center.
Horse & equipment
Horse, equipment, and a dedicated program supervisor.
Airport transfers
Available on request.
Who is it for
Made for riders like you
- Riders who want focused training
- Families on an active holiday
- Competition riders
- Leisure riders with experience
FAQs
Good to know
Can I ride on the beach?
Trail rides can be booked extra, or riders can change two lessons for a trail ride on the beach.
How far is the hotel from the equestrian center?
3 minutes by car from hotel to equestrian center.
Does the price include flights?
No, but you can find plenty of low cost airlines operating to Oporto airport.
Can I book extra classes?
Extra classes are possible depending on instructor availability.
Testimonials & riders' stories
What riders say
“The riding was serious and well organised, but the whole stay still felt relaxed and enjoyable.”
Guest, Training Holidays
“A very good balance between training, comfort, and the chance to spend time in Portugal.”
Guest, Riding Stay
Book your stay
Tell us your riding level, dates, and goals — we will prepare the right dressage week for you.