Our Saddle Up Experience riders, a special 2 hour experience for beginners, absolutely love their countryside ride out. Mainly because they get to stop and appreciate the stunning views. Which are also seen on our 2 hour Africa Viewpoint hack which is for riders than can walk and trot a little.
(We also think the view anytime between the ears of a horse is perfect!)
Many of our liveries and regular riders headed to Sotogrande (polo valley) this weekend for a very special afternoon polo lesson. With a friendly short game and afterwards a wonderful Argentinian BBQ, beers and laughter.
This was such a fun event we hope to do it again soon. If you’d like to join us, you must be able to ride confidently at canter.
The sun is out and flower power is at the stables today! Some of the horses like all the attention. The others are just not so sure. Some love to pose. Some are a little camera shy. Every horse is different but one thing remains the same – they are all very much loved.
Spreading some smiles today with our horses and riders.
Wow Lilly had a lot of birthday party fun at the Ranch with her friends. If you’d like to book a private 2 hour pony / riding party get in touch. Everything is designed around your group, age and level of riding to make sure its both safe and fun for everyone. With time at the end of course for food and cake and presents!
VIDEO : Sophie used to live in Spain and ride here, but she moved back to the UK. These friends were reunited this week when she popped back and came to see us at the Ranch. And of course go on a ride out – here are our two friends reunited (Sophie and Jazmin) chasing up the gallop hill “the stairs”. Who do you think will win, Hechi or Hope?
This is Hope, a 20 year old horse we rescued in a terrible state and who has been lovingly brought back to health mentally and physically, and fitness, by Jazmin. She certainly loves to run and enjoys her new life so much. The sweetest mare and thanks to Jazmin, the most gorgeous tail at the stables!
Here’s just a few photos of the dozens of happy customers who have gone through our beginners riding activity – the two hour Saddle Up Experience.
Our experienced riders and horse owners went off for a beach and bar ride this week. For some of the horses it was their first or second time on the beach, which is always fun. The sea isn’t tidal here so it is usually in the same place, but it can be noisy on the pebbles by the wave line. Some of the horses take the different surface under their hooves and the noise and smell in their stride. Others need a little encouragement. It was a hot day so the riders stopped at the beachside bar for a little light refreshment before heading back to the Ranch. A great beach and bar ride!
Today was a little bit different during the lessons at the Ranch. Our young riders had to demonstrate that they could adjust stride and pace in pairs riding. Getting around corners and through arches where every horse has to change pace and stretch or reduce stride length to stay riding together. It’s hard. And for those that managed that, at walk, trot and canter, then there was some triples riding.
Super fun for the kids and all the parents watching. These skills are great to learn and may be put into practice during a show later in the year.
PS it is especially difficult in pairs riding when some of the mares don’t like each other so much and are being asked to ride close together, and nicely with each other!
Well done all our young riders who took part in their first practice / fun dressage test. Horses and riders did brilliantly.
This is our favourite photo from this week – sunset in Estepona from the back of a horse.
If you’d like to join us, whether you are a horse rider or beginner, we have something for everyone at Ranch Siesta Los Rubios – a friendly family team and fabulous horses.
We are between Cancelada and Estepona and super easy to find just near Selwo zoological park. Chat to us and come ride with us!
