If you wish to see dressage demonstrations they are held every Thursday at The Andalucian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez. Many local tour operators have organised trips to Jerez including a visit to a sherry bodega. An Andalucian horse show is held more locally at El Ranchito near Torremolinos every Wednesday at 5.30 pm. Tel. 952 38 31 40.Alhaurin Golf & Country Club
An excellent riding school is located at the Alhaurin Golf & Country Club (tel. 952 59 58 00) which is about 15 minutes by car from Mijas. Horses are provided for experienced riders and lessons can be arranged if required.
The Escuela de Arte Ecuestre in Estepona
A riding school is located at The Escuela de Arte Ecuestre in Estepona, they provide lessons or simply hire horses for riding. La Almuna farm/guesthouse (952 15 13 43) near Gaucin will provide horses for experienced riders only. You can also hire horses near Tarifa for riding across the miles of sand dunes. If you wish to see dressage and demonstrations they are held every Thursday morning at The Andalucian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez. Many local tour operators have organised trips to Jerez which also usually include a visit to a sherry bodega.
Hurricane Hotel (Tarifa)
Situated right on the beach, this well known Moorish style hotel has good riding facilities, offering beach rides, lessons or four day excursions through mountain trails to Ronda. Tarifa, Cadiz. Tel: 956 68 49 19
Caballo Blanco Trekking
Unique trekking centre in the heart of Andalucia, impressive horses available for hire from 1-8 hours every day. BHS qualified instructor offering both riding & jumping lessons. Further details on the Horse riding Holidays Page. Cortijo La Chaparra, Granada. Tel. 627 794 891 or 958 34 71 75
Valderrama Equestrian Centre
In the hills just above Sotogrande, professional tuition in dressage, jumping and competition preparation. Lessons from beginners upwards with BHSAI and escorted hacks in delightful countryside. Livery service available.
Los Caireles Riding Club, Marbella
Trips and excursions to mountain villages, horse rental, beginners lessons, spanish style dressage, horse training, liveries. Open Tuesday to Sunday in Marbella.
Sierra Trails
From the ranch nestling alongside the picturesque mountain village of Bubion above Granada, you can mount a sweet-tempered, part-Arab Andalucian horse for a short or day-long mountain trek and share a delicious picnic. The trail affords stunning views across the towering Sierra Nevada mountain range, with abundant wildlife and indigenous flora to hold your attention en route. Bubion, Granada. Tel: 958 76 30 38.