Our recent holiday at Quinta do Falcoa near Tomar in Portugal wasn’t just a horse riding holiday. It was so much more!! Of course, there were lessons in the arenas under the guidance of coach Pedro Farto, who was always on hand to offer enthusiastic advice, often with a touch of humour. We enjoyed the beauty of Portugal on horseback […]
Global Horse Promotion, run by Floor Schoenmakers, organised a week I’ll never forget. She organised every detail of our stay at Quinta do Falcão, a beautiful family-run Lusitano estate near Tomar owned by Rui Salvador, one of Portugal’s most famous bullfighters, and his wife Sandra, and matched us with exactly the right horses for […]
I recently went on an unforgettable horse-riding tour that took me through the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia and Kalkan, and I can confidently say I really loved the experience! The tour took me to some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. From the breathtaking rock formations of Cappadocia to the picturesque beaches of Kalkan, every […]
𝗔 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀. When one of the world's most respected equine veterinarians enjoys your journey enough to come back, you know you're doing something right. Dr Sue Dyson, internationally renowned for her work in equine welfare and performance, joined us in Portugal and shared this wonderful review. And the best news? She'll [...]
What an amazing trip Global Horse put together for us. A dream holiday where we could ride dressage on super trained horses with top instruction. Floor gave us excellent advice and presented the possibilities. Very nice that she herself is well known at the locations she mediates for. Everything was arranged quickly and smoothly. [...]
In November, I travelled once again to the place where every Lusitano enthusiast should visit at least once in their lifetime: Golegã, the capital of the Portuguese horse. This year was extra special, as twenty people joined me for a fully catered trip with accommodation in two houses – right on the […]
Thank you for a lovely week! The best was the mix of riding and visits to breeders and riders. The trail to the river and wineyard were very nice. Nice with a little own time in between. Never felt stressed. And the weather!!! And a lot of tasty food and wine. Sitting here with a [...]
The 'Get-to-know-the-Lusitano' trip was absolutely fantastic. What a warm welcome we got at Quinta do Falcao. It was great to stay there, everything is very well taken care of and the horses look great too. We were with a small, international, friendly group with people from Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands. With the hospitality Rui and Sandra, [...]
Girlsweek on horseback in Portugal A dream holiday on the back of a Lusitano Horseback riding has been much more than a hobby for me for years. Every week I enjoy riding at a riding school in the middle of the woods in Brabant near the Belgian border, where I not only cherish the contact with the horses, but also [...]
I recently embarked on an unforgettable horse riding tour that took me through the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia and Kalkan, and I can confidently say I really loved the experience! The tour showcased some of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. From the breathtaking rock formations of Cappadocia to the picturesque beaches of Kalkan, [...]
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