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Gain the knowledge to understand your horse's "mentality", correct unwanted behaviours and teach him skills that will allow you to enjoy your relationship.
"For many years, Manolo has trained his own horses to ensure his riders have a pleasant, reliable and friendly horse for horseback riding in Andalusia. Using gentle and non-aggressive methods.
After discovering the Parelli method through Nadia Soleymanjo.
You can choose to stay either at the Palacio de Oñate in the historic centre of Guadix or at the Hotel Picón de Sierra Nevada in the small town of Jerez del Marquesado in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. The course takes place in Lugros, approximately 25 minutes drive from Guadix and approximately 15 minutes from Jerez del Marquesado. We organise transfers between the hotel and the horses every morning and afternoon and these are included in the price of the programme.
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INDICATIVE PROGRAM *
You can book only part of the program, from 2 days riding and 3 nights.
Day 1 - Sunday: Arrival at the hotel , and accommodation. At 8 p.m., welcome and briefing with the Cabacci Horse Trails team.
Day 2 - Monday: The classes begin with firm guidelines, attending to the emotional and psychological connection with the horse, learning to transmit the energy that will follow when we become their companions.
Day 3 - Tuesday : Connection with horses and "Psychology of the horse". We will explore effective body language techniques that are strengthened by walking together in freedom. These connected walks will provide us with self-control, concentration and leadership skills. We will also transmit security, joy and playful moments to the horses that will make them want to be with us. From this day on, after Parelli's work on the track, we can take a walk outside to learn how to guide our horse safely and improve our level of outdoor riding.
Day 4 - Wednesday : Improve communication skills to have safe and happy horses. We will learn how to gain true confidence and competence in the field with a prey animal.
Day 5 - Thursday : "The seven games". We will work our ground-based skills with the well-known Parelli games. Then we will go for a walk with a bridle, enjoying a new experience.
Day 6 - Friday: Mutually beneficial relationship. A way for people and horses to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship. This will be a pleasant day in which the horses will be the protagonists. We will follow their thought processes, sensing their loyalty to humans. We will strive to be your best friend-leader.
Day 7 -Saturday : End after breakfast. Transfer to the aiport after breakfast.
* Indicative Program which will be subject to change if necessary.
MEETING:
Sunday afternoon directly at your hotel. Or paying transfer from Granada or Malaga airport
DEPARTURE:
Saturday morning after breakfast.
TRANSFERS:
Granada airport return: 200 € / car
Malaga airport return: 480 € / car
Transfers are payable locally.
BUSES:
From Malaga airport (terminal 3) or from Granada bus station, you can take a bus to Almeria
See websites: www.busbud.com, www.alsa.es, www.omio.com.
CAR RENTAL:
In order to visit the region during your free afternoons and to be able to have lunch and/or dinner in typical restaurants (meals not included in the package), we recommend a car rental at very advantageous rates in Spain, from from 30 € per week on the site: www.autoeurope.fr
FLIGHTS:
Flights to Andalusia are not included in our prices because it is generally more interesting to book your flights yourself, a flight package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or offer you a transport trip included on request: free service.
Note:
The nearest airport is Almeria. Flights are often cheaper to Malaga. From Malaga you can take a bus, we can also give you an estimate for transfers. The best thing is to rent a car (about 2h30 drive). A car allowing you to travel on site, to visit this very beautiful region, and to have lunch and/or dinner in the many very nice local restaurants !
RIDING LEVEL:
You must be able to walk, trot and have a little experience in canter.
GUIDE & INSTRUCTOR:
Professional licensed local guide. The guide speaks Spanish, French and some English.
HORSES:
Mixed Spanish and Arabian horses, well balanced, trail rides professionals.
TACK:
English or trail ride saddles.
ACCOMMODATION: 
Choice: either at the Palacio de Oñate in the historic centre of Guadix or at the Hotel Picón de Sierra Nevada in the small town of Jerez del Marquesado in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park.
Palacio de Oñate
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MEALS:
Only breakfasts are included. Lunch and dinner: meals are free to enjoy the many restaurants and lively tapas bars in Guadix. Guadix is renowned for the quality of its tapas: among the best in Andalusia! The hotel offers its restaurant with refined and local cuisine, and its cafeteria.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
1150 € / person in 2-3 person bedroom
Single bedroom supplement (if you don't want to share): 260 €, 360 € (at Easter, July & August)
All year:
Transfers from/to Malaga ot Granada airport : See the "meeting / departure" section.
Booking fees: 15 €
PRICES INCLUDE:
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation and breakfasts, our financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee.
PRICES DON'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, lunches and dinners, visits, tips, transfers from/to Granada or Malaga, transports, all that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".
INSURANCE (if you don’t already have one):
We offer to Europe Union citizens (only) Chapka insurances:
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS:
Flights are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).