| Horse riding can be really enjoyable no matter where | | | | convenient option could be to find an equestrian |
| you are. The main consideration, after all, is rider and | | | | centre within easy traveling distance of where you |
| horse moving as one along the tracks and trails. | | | | are holidaying. You could then fit in the horse riding |
| But going out in the best of weather, surrounded by | | | | session(s) to suit your plans. |
| wonderful scenery, will surely bring an extra | | | | Most equestrian centres will supply helmets. They |
| dimension to the enjoyment of riding a horse. | | | | should also be able to offer a variety of programmes |
| I have lived in Andalucia for a good number of years. | | | | for you to choose from. |
| In that time, having helped organise many horse riding | | | | Once you have made the arrangements, you can |
| trips for visitors to the area, I've built up a lot of | | | | soon be... |
| information relating to horse riding which can be | | | | - Cantering along the coast enjoying the sea views. |
| applied to practically anywhere in Spain. | | | | - Trekking through the high mountains and the |
| The first thing anyone should do, once they have | | | | foothills of the many inland mountain ranges, or |
| decided to go horse riding in Spain, is to select the | | | | - Riding up and down the ancient bridle paths and |
| area they want to ride in. | | | | tracks where burros and horses haven't yet been |
| And that can be a task in itself. The country is so | | | | replaced by modern day tractors. |
| large and diverse that you could virtually choose | | | | One thing that needs to be resolved, if you don't |
| climate, terrain and panorama to suit your | | | | speak Spanish yourself, is the language "barrier". But if |
| preferences. The truth is - there is so much choice. | | | | you select an equestrian centre where at least one |
| But if you do a "Google" search on the internet for | | | | of the group leaders speaks both English and Spanish |
| "horse riding - Spain" you will possibly be very | | | | then this issue should not become a problem for you. |
| pleasantly surprised by the choice that comes up. | | | | It is no wonder that the idea of horseback riding in |
| (When doing the Google search, remember to insert | | | | Spain is very appealing. In most areas of Spain the |
| the name of a large town near where you want to | | | | weather will lend itself to you being able to go out |
| go to, but omit the inverted commas...) | | | | for a few days trekking. At the night-time halts you |
| Of course, where and how you choose to ride will be | | | | will be able to camp out or stay at more |
| determined to some degree by your riding ability. A | | | | "comfortable" venues such as small hotels. |
| straight novice wouldn't want to take on anything | | | | Going horse riding is an enjoyable activity anywhere, |
| too challenging or dangerous, and a skilled rider would | | | | but horse riding in Spain gives a wonderful selection |
| get bored just trotting along in a line of other horse | | | | of options. |
| riders. | | | | Arre! (Get up. Let's go! |
| Mind you, if you are visiting Spain anyway, a | | | | |