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Horse Riding Holidays in Southern Spain
Together with a team of helpful, friendly staff and 30+ fabulous horses, we provide luxury horse riding holidays and Bed and Breakfast in Andalucía, Spain. We are Christine and Paul Hartfield from the UK.
In 2008 we moved to Cortijo Uribe with our two horses and two dogs and started renovation work. Whilst working on this project we seemed to attract rescue horses and dogs to the house. People also asked for riding lessons and we employed some locals to help. As more 4 legged animals arrived we set up the business as a foundation and began to re-home, dogs and re-educate horses. After many years of re-educating horses we are now in positon to sell some of our amazing Andalusian PRE’s and other breeds. Spainish Dressage horses for sale
We then decided to have guests to stay to help with the cost of this passion. Come and join us and share in the happiness this project has bought to our lives, whilst having an amazing horse riding holiday in Spain.
Whats been happening at Hacienda Horses this week?
This is so true of the golden horses we have here who will be with us forever. I watch with amazement when they come out and give lessons, even after the long breaks this year. They are happy and steady looking after their riders. 'Golden Horses'I am a lesson horse.
I am a horse that isn’t as recognized as the top hunter jumpers, the best western pleasure horse, or the 1D barrel horse, I am a lesson horse. I am the backbone of the foundation to do all of those things. I am a lesson horse.
I am not loved by one person. I am loved by several people. I don’t have my person, I have my people. I am a lesson horse.
I will teach your child and yourself more than just to ride. I will bring your child out of their shell. I will teach your child about life. I will be yours and their shoulder to cry on. I am a lesson horse.
I will bring my family the joy of teaching kids. I will bring my families business growth. I am so loved by my family, even if they don’t express it everyday. My family allows others to show me love and enjoy me. I am a lesson horse.
At the end of your childs’ journey on a lesson horse, they will out grow me. They will find one that jumps higher, a horse that is show quality, a horse much faster than me. But, I will never outgrow being a lesson horse. I will be the one that loved your child and helped your child grow into the rider and person they are. I am a lesson horse.
At the end of my time as a lesson horse; I will be covered in grey hair. Each grey hair came from each hour I spent as a lesson horse. I will be in a field of green grass, I will be taken care of as I was when I was a lesson horse. I will watch your child from across the pasture love her new horse. But, I will love your child more than any horse can. I will be the backbone of the business, the family, and your child. Don’t forget about me, I am a lesson horse.
I am a lesson horse.
*words stolen from a friend*
All children should have a lesson horse In the 1960 at senior school once a week for a term riding lesson's were on the curriculum and being very dyslexic this special time helped me through school now 70 I still have horses in my life. They are such a leveller
So true, I still remember some of the pony’s I had my lessons in more than 40 years ago: Nancy and Devil. 🥰
And in an instance we remember the lesson horse and all their names
Still rember with much love, my very first lesson horses, Harry and Lightening
I still remember the lesson horses I had the pleasure of knowing 50 years ago! 🤎🖤🤍
I remember Winston , my lesson horse. Xx
need the tissues! so true
This is so beautiful, and so true.
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Vengador and I are starting to get out regularly for dressage. We have had a fabulous time and he is at last starting to forget his giraffe style head carriage, and with a lot of encouragement remembering that dressage is long and low. He is such fun.
We are actually running 3rd in the Andalusian dressage league and should be in the championships in November. Not bad for a pensioner and an ex show horse 😊😊😊
Congratulations Chris. He is stunning. So pleased your enjoying your dressage 👏🐴👏💕
Amazing, good for you! Well done, lots of love xx
Fab news. Well done Chris and Ben. Lovely lady and gorgeous horse xxx
He is so beautiful I wish I had a tiny bit of your talent
Fantastic, well done to you both x
You both look amazing, what a fabulous team!
Well now that looks pretty stunning! 🤩 Good work there!
Well done. Your hard work is paying off 🥰🥰
Congratulations 💖👍🐎
He is stunning well done you
You both look fantastic Christine. 🌈 😁xx
Well done! You and Vengador, Christine!! xx ❤️
Fabulous- well done! Xxx
Wow that is SO impressive Christine.
Absolutely superb.
Looking fabulous!
Wonderful
Yay!! Go Christine!! ❤️
Fabulous 🥰🥰
Brilliant. ❤️
Stunning 😍
Well done 👏
Amazing 😉
Wow 🐎✨
Brilliant 😍
The lovely Rubio competing in dressage in the UK.
How fabulous, all four feet off the ground.
A fabulous moment of suspension ❤️❤️
Well ridden Sally-Ann❤️❤️❤️
gorgeous handsome fella 🐎
How wonderful to see Rubio performing so beautifully 😍 he’s such a dream to ride...
I had the pleasure of riding this horse in Spain for a day through the olive groves. He’s stunning, a pleasure to ride and an absolute dream. I have two horses but would buy him at the drop of a hat
Gorgeous Rubio, what a clever boy, he looks fantastic 💕
Had some of the best times of my life on this handsome dude! Love love love Rubio ❤️💕
Bless him he looks in his element showing how handsome he is xx
Such a lovely horse who loves to please and try his best
He is looking fabulous!! 😍 🐎
He looks fabulous 😍
He looks amazing!
Will forever have a special place in my heart ♥️
Well done! Both of you! ❤️
Lovely and a great pic too x
Wonderful.
Nice picture 👍👍👍
Fantastic!!
Stunning 😍
Just so talented beautiful 🐺
Fabulous 🥰
Hi just thought I ought to say we are still open. We have been having guests to stay throughout these chaotic times.
We are operating with the reduced number format and guests are loving it.
The Cortijo is so big social distancing is not a problem.
If you can get to us we are here for you.
We are taking bookings for next year and some dates are already full.
We look forward to hearing from you.
I had a wonderful week last month and felt completely comfortable and safe with all of the precautions you had in place. Can't wait to come back!
We went for 5 days from 5 October -we really loved it, and didn't want to leave! Hoping to return soon!
Booked in for May - looking forward to it already! :)
Would love to go on a visit!!!!
Hats off to you all. 💕💕
Beautiful flowers this time of year.
I'm in heaven.
So lovely and really wish i was there 🐎❤️
I miss my annual fall stay very much!!
Stunning, we have wet yucky miserable rain here in Scotland,,I know you are jealous 😉
It looks beautiful 😍 x
We had lovely riding holidays there.
Wish I was there to share your heaven 🌞
Can’t wait for my visit in April xx
I hope this Corona will be gone soon so traveling will be possible again. 😁 💖
Fabulous
Aww should have been with you now 😢
Miss that court yard so much 🐴
Just beautiful...sad over two canceled tries... hope third time is the charm!!
Gorgeous blooms Christine! 🎀🎀🎀
Quinto our very special horse is now looking for a special home.
He is 17hh PRE bred from Escalera lines. Brilliant temperament. He is now 6 years old and came first in his first dressage in an FEI Medium Challenge Cup Test, last week. He had several 7s.
More info send pm, or email [email protected]
#dressage #prehorses
#competitionhorse
#dressagehorse
#horseforsale
Magnifique x
He has got the WOW factor. Will go far. Amazing horse.
He’s a big beauty! 💙
Gill Greenhalgh
Clever boy! 💕
Nessa Jamieson
Stunning.
Eleri Roberts❤️
Coming to the UK soon.
Another of our beautiful, ex rayed, well schooled horses.
For more information please contact us on [email protected]
#competitionhorse #horseforsale
Paul Warburton
Beautiful girl I was lucky enough to ride her when I stayed 💓💓
Your horses are just simply amazing.
Stunning, another beauty to a lucky new owner! 🐴😍
Sofie Van Damme deze hadden wij ook direct opgemerkt hé 🥰
Teddy waiting for guests, wine at the ready 😊😊
Ahhh bless him 💕
Guapo gordito! Miss that little guy.
What a lovely wee dog he is Christine!! xx ❤️
So wish I was at Hacienda Horses ☹️🐴🐴🌞 x
I love Teddy.. hes soooo cute! 😍🥰xdx
Aww will miss Teddy this year xx
Sounds like my kinda dog😍🍹cheers Teddy
Gorgeous Teddy
What a good boy 😍
Save one for me, Teddy 🥰
Aww Teddy miss you this year xx
Lovely 😄😘
Jimmy's friend
😁
Such a sweet boy
Prima stopping for refreshment on her way through France. She has been fabulous and taken everything in her stride as you can see. ❤️❤️❤️
Safe inward journey & great homes await! 🤞🏼🐴🐎🌲🌳🍃
Beautiful
Wow!! Is prima sold?
Jasper and Miki enjoying the time together in the sun. They give each other a full massage and keep flies at bay standing end to end. Such good buddies. 😍😍
What sort of vet chops a horses tail off?
Is Miki the horse that arrived in around September 2017/18?..used to belong to a vet?.. Who cut his tail short!.. I Remember him as he was in the quarantine box having just arrived and absolutely swarmed by flies.. And he had no tail to speak of to swish them away and no breeze in the box as it was so hot!.. I really felt sorry for him...but He was sprayed liberally with fly spray to help stop the torment 😢
Jasper is looking very good Christine! Miki, is new to me - been too long away!! xx 💞
Lovely photo they look so relaxed ❤😁
Jasper’s looking so well Chris 👏🐴❤️
Aw I loved Miki!
Aw love Miki ♥️ first horse I rode on hack x
Aww, I do love Miki 🥰
Jasper!!😍😍❤️❤️
Aww Miki 😍 xx
I totally agree: Jasper 😍❤❤ ( how old is he now? still looking great!)
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Hacienda Horses has been awarded 5 star status with TripAdvisor for the 5th year running ~ Thank you all for your kind comments that helped place us there
Spanish Horse Riding holidays for all Ages & Abilities
No Singles Supplement
At Hacienda Horses we welcome many single horse riding travelers. We do not charge a Singles Supplement have created a warm, friendly, safe place to stay.
Perfect for Short Breaks
Whether its the weather, the exchange rate or you are in need of a Short Break, we are not as far as you think to come and Ride with us.
Our Holidays in a Nutshell
Want to know in a Nutshell what we offer here at Hacienda Horses? There is so much to tell you and what to expect – Where do we start to tell you!
Horse Riding Holiday Itinerary
We will do our best to accommodate your wishes. Whatever you decide to do there is no traffic so you can just enjoy your ride, the amazing weather and the spectacular views.
Horse Riding Holidays for All
We have a range of exquisitely schooled horses to suit every riders ability, from complete beginner to advanced dressage. Come ride with us in a truly wonderful part of Spain.
Beautiful Apartments
Stay in our beautiful Apartments and enjoy Horse Riding in our stunning Andalusian countryside.
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Our Location
We are situated next to the village of Mollina, in the Malaga province of Andalusia. The Cortijo is a short 40 minute transfer from Malaga airport. With excellent train and bus services, the location is perfect for those who want to experience the cities, towns and villages of the Andalucían region and the real Spain. We have three stunning, historic & very different cities of Seville, Cordoba and Granada a little over an hour away. Closer still, within a 15 minute car journey, we have the beautiful medieval town of Antequera, the cross roads of Andalusia.