Working Holidays

Does your idea of a great holiday involve spending lots of time around horses, learning new skills and riding in the sunshine? If you are traveling on a shoe string & don’t mind pitching in then a working holiday is a good budget option. On our working holidays you will be involved with day to day activities at the riding centre. As well as meeting new people, experiencing Spanish culture and caring for the horses you will receive a guaranteed 5 or 10 hours per week riding (depending on which plan you choose). How you spend your time in the saddle is up to you & we are flexible. You can take lessons with an instructor in our arena, learn something new in a horse management class or enjoy a relaxing long trek on your days off. We will discuss and make a plan on your arrival to make sure you get the most from your time with us.

Typical tasks may include:

• Feeding horses
• Grooming & bathing horses
• General animal care
• Preparing horses for lessons & tacking up
• Leading horses in lessons and on walk outs
• Schooling/Training horses (*experienced riders)
• Poo picking
• Getting involved with projects at the riding centre
• General tasks & maintenance
• Child care & working with children
• Building & construction

We welcome everyone regardless of age & ability. If you have experience you will be able to get stuck in straight away and there may be the opportunity to school/train our horses during your stay (even more horse time!) You can also go on more advanced trails & take jumping/flat classes in the arena. If you are a total beginner we also welcome you. Working holidays are a great opportunity to learn new skills and improve your riding.

The Accommodation –

You will stay at the riding centre in basic accommodation either in a converted ex-military land rover camper or caravan depending on preference & availability.

You will have full use of the facilities. The shared bathroom has a flush toilet and shower. WiFi is available and you will have access to a washing machine & charging points for phones/laptops etc.

Working Holiday Options & Prices:

Prices

Working Holiday prices include:

• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• A packed lunch each working day
  (sandwiches, snack bar, juice, fruit)
• Basics eg tea & coffee
• WiFi
• Riding Lessons (Flat/Jumping)
• Trekking (1 hour to 4 hours)
• Day Treks (min 2 people)
• Novice treks
• Stable Management Classes
• Lunge Lessons
• Training from BHS qualified professionals
• Advise & information about the local area & activities
  

Working Holiday Prices do not Include:

• Transfers to/from the Airport
• Medical/Travel insurance
• Evening meals & food on your days off
• Tapas Trails & Restaurant Rides *extra charge applies