10 Horse Riding Lessons
10 Horse Riding Lessons
In Essaouira to learn to ride a horse and perfect your equestrian skills
Sub total
€230,00
Ranch de Diabat is primarily an equestrian center open to everyone, young and old, beginners and experts, who wish to take riding courses and lessons with a team of qualified and professional instructors.
The lessons take place partly inside the Ranch and in the outdoor area of the structure, and partly out on walks.
Riding lessons are available every day of the week by appointment and subject to instructor and horse availability.
Plan
The 10-lesson equestrian package Includes a 1-hour riding lesson that starts inside the facility.
Starting from the first approach to the horse where the rider takes care of him and prepares him for the moment he will spend together with you.
Taking care of and caring for the horse entrusted to you is essential to begin building a relationship on a sensory level:
· smell : letting the horse smell you to get to know you
· touch : touch the horse in the parts he likes to reassure him and prepare him positively for the time to spend together, brush him and clean his hooves, dress him with saddle pad, saddle, bridle and bit
· sight : show yourself calm in your movements and observe your horse's movements to understand what mood he is in
· hearing : listen to his neighing and his snorting to understand what he wants to communicate to us
The attention the rider pays to this preparatory phase and the approach between man and animal is fundamental, to lay the foundations for an understanding and a positive, lasting relationship that leads to progress for both.
Horseback riding isn't just about teaching the rider techniques, but a true give-and-take relationship and emotional exchange between horse and rider, where both should have fun and feel fulfilled by the time spent together.
After dressing the horse, you'll go outside the stable to the designated area where the instructor will begin explaining the basics of horse riding, including proper posture and how to move to walk and then trot.
Different techniques can be used each time, on the ground or in the saddle, to reach a specific objective for each lesson.
The instructor will decide whether to take you for a short walk along the banks of the river Qsob, to observe how you put into practice the teachings received and, at the same time, to break the routine and vary the lesson, converting it into equestrian practice after the theory.
At the end, returning to the stables, it is important to thank the horse for the time spent together, for what he taught us and the patience he granted us.
To do this, we can remove the harness and let him roll on the sand, then spray a little cool water only on his hocks to relax his joints, and finally take him to his kennel where he will have free access to the water trough and we can reward him with a couple of carrots or very dry bread, which we can bring from home.
For riders who have the time and want to, it will be possible to spend additional time in the stables, close to their horse, to strengthen the relationship and continue the work of observation and learning.
Prepare yourself as best as possible
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Maximum weight allowed 90kg (The organization reserves the right to deny admission to the trek if anyone who fails to declare their actual weight exceeds the limit, and no refunds will be given. The health of the horses comes first.)
- Equestrian Level: To take part in this excursion it is not necessary to have an equestrian level, even beginners are accepted, but in their case we do not guarantee the possibility of trotting and galloping, which will be examined on a case-by-case basis.
- Clothing: To participate in this horseback excursion, please wear long trousers and closed shoes.
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Please note: Lessons must be scheduled in advance and are valid only for the scheduled dates. In case of absence, only one lesson can be recovered in the same month. Beyond this period, unused lessons cannot be recovered.
Min. 1 - Max. 10 people
Included in the price :
horse rental, equestrian guides, chaperones
Not included:
transportation to and from Essaouira city
Privatized activity possible upon payment of a supplement. Please note : weather conditions or illnesses are not taken into account by the organizer, but by your travel insurance.
Interruption of the requested activity by the customer for any reason requires dedicated assistance, which will incur an additional cost. This cost will be billed on-site and will be communicated at the time and depends on the location where the customer interrupts the activity. The customer agrees to pay this cost.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION:
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of the confirmation email, sent by our staff or by the booking system, upon payment of the balance.
PAYMENT METHODS :
- Bank transfer to a Moroccan bank (proof of payment must be sent by email at least 7 days before the activity )
- International credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express – with Paypal or Factobox)
PAYMENT ON SITE:
For on-site reservations, the availability of which we cannot guarantee without advance payment, you can pay in cash in dirhams.
CANCELLATION :
For cancellations (by the customer or the hotel) a fee will be charged on the following basis:
For all activities where the total price is less than 800.00 MAD, the activity is paid in case of cancellation from 10 days before or no-show.
For all activities exceeding 850.00 MAD, the activity will be paid in case of cancellation according to the following cancellation policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival €20 per booking
- Between 29 and 10 days before arrival: 60% of the total booking amount
- Between 9 and 3 days before arrival: 75% of the total booking
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 100% of the total booking
CHILDREN'S CONDITIONS:
Even small children pay full fare because they will be on a horse led by a dedicated instructor. They will be provided with safety vests and helmets. To avoid risks, it is forbidden to have a child ride the same horse as an adult. Only the instructor can, if necessary, take a small child on the saddle, but preferably should accompany the child while remaining at their side on foot.
CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOKING ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS
To participate in this horseback riding activity, please wear long trousers and closed shoes.