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 riding time time 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 day 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. *For total beginners it is necessary to take a min of 3 horse/stable management classes as part of your weekly 5/10 hour riding plan. If you are staying more than 1 week this does not apply the following week. You will learn about practical horse care & learn to ride /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 access is available & charge points for phones/laptops etc. There is also a washing machine.

Working Holiday Options & Prices:

Prices

Working Holiday prices include:

• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• A packed lunch each working day
  (sandwiches, snack bar, juice, fruit)
• Riding Lessons (Flat/Jumping)
• Trekking (1 hr to 4 hour trails)
• Day Treks (min 2 people)
• Novice treks
• Stable Management Classes
• Lunge Lessons
• Basic horse handling & Training from BHS qualified professionals
• Advise and information about the local area & activities
• WiFi
• Basics such as tea & coffee
• Some free lifts into Orgiva during the week (shopping/groceries)
  
  

Working Holiday Prices do not Include:

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