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A Nice Thank You and Great Photography from Horse Trekking in Las Alpujarras

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:15:11 +0100

Dear Sarah

I wanted to write to thank you properly for the opportunity to spend a few days with you on your mountain paradise. I have to say that I was, and still am, overwhelmed by the beauty of where you live and I have been quite affected by the magic of the mountain. I am so grateful for the kindness and generosity you showed me, and I will not soon forget my experience at Caballo Blanco.

I came to Ann's at La Casa del Viento seeking some respite and rejuvenation, and I think I found that and more, both there and with you on the mountain. I had quite a few moments of pure existential bliss witnessing those breath taking sunsets and just being in close contact with the beauty of nature and horses again.

I also love to play around with photography, and was greatly inspired by both the beauty and mystery of the mountain. I thought I would share these with you - thank you for letting me be a part of it. I have already told Ann that I may find it difficult to leave this place - so I do hope to return. And I most certainly would like to return to join one of your longer treks. Please also pass on my thanks and hugs to your lovely Diamond - he was so sweet and so much fun.

Thank you Sarah - you are such an inspiration to me!

Best wishes
Sara

Trekking from Spain to France on your horse

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:49:30 +0100

Trotting though the countryside on your horse, admiring the picturesque scenery and enjoying the fresh air is probably one of the most therapeutic, fun and relaxing ways to spend your vacation. If you are a keen horse rider then you have probably spent a lot of time trekking around Spain. So the next time you book a horse riding trip, why not consider crossing the boarder and exploring France? France boasts beautiful stretching beaches and the Corsica coast is just one of them. This location is famed for people riding their horses along the crashing waves of the sandy beach. Many people like to relax on the French beaches because since they are so close to Spain, they have scorching Mediterranean temperatures and stunning scenery. This makes it the ideal location for a stop off point during your horse riding trek. Some people like to have picnics on the beach, but if you prefer to spend your time playing games like poker on Partypoker.fr then what better place to play than on this gorgeous beach? Rather than trekking into the city and going a French casino or logging into party poker on your phone, you could simply pack a travel poker set. Below are just a few travel poker sets you might be interested in. They are all light and compact making them easy to pack amongst all your other belongings.

Waddingtons No1 – Travel Poker Set Now you can take a gamble and show off your poker face wherever you are, whether you are riding near the Alps or you are trotting through the Cote d’Azur. This compact travel poker sets packs 160 premium color Poker chips and Texas Hold ‘em Poker rules all in a neat, zip up travel case. It is the perfect accessory for Poker fans when on the move or even at home. Pro Poker Ladies Set This could make a great vacation present for a loved one, or even a treat for yourself. The poker pack comes with 200 chips, all encompassed in a velvet-lined aluminium case which features the ProPoker logo and soft cover. It weighs just 11.5g so your horse will hardly notice you've packed an extra luxury. It measures a mere 39mm in diameter which is ideal for slipping in your bag when you're out and about. Plus, you can choose from 4 different colors including pink, lilac, dark red and grey. You could sit in the lush fields of Beynac and Dordogne located in Aquitaine and play a game or two.

Texas traveller Hold'em kt So when you're horseback riding along the French coastline or the French countryside, and you decide to take a break, what better way to pass the time than playing some poker using your Texas Traveller Hold'em kit? The set includes everything you could possibly need for a poker game; it contains 300 Casino Style Poker Chips and two decks of playing cards. The table top compacts down into 24 X 24 cm but opens up to 48cm. Wherever you are, whether you are sitting on a breezy French beach or you're sitting on the top of a hill in the Cote d'Azur, the chip organizers will hold your chips in place. This compact kit also features dealer buttons and blind buttons, making the poker experience even more realistic.

Caballo Blanco in the Guardian

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:15:07 +0100

We are happy to announce that after the recent visit from John Bishop, he has written a fabulous article on his stay with us in the Guardian newspaper online.

To read all about his horse riding adventures with us here in the Sierra Nevada visit his article by clicking the link below.

Read John Bishop's Adventures with Caballo Blanco

New Mare "Keira" Joins Our Riding Centre

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:13:27 +0100

Missing our wonder girl worker, Keira, we've decided to name our new
rather 'sporty' bay mare after her. Keira (the mare) is fast becoming
fit, and has proved to have the stamina required for fast mountain
work! Pretty, with blonde streaks in her mane, she is learning fast
and looking gooooood...

Beautiful new horse arrives at the Riding Centre in Andalucia

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:11:49 +0100

We would like you to meet Aragon. He is the latest addition of our yard of horses in Las Alpujarras. He is a handsome 15'1 young PRE gelding, very lively but he is coming on a treat... Some of his new pictures are below. What do you all think of him?

New Andalucian gelding joins our riding centre in Spain

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:04:41 +0100

First photos of new Andalucian gelding, Terrance. He's been with us for 5 weeks, and coming with a history of naughtiness, we have been very slow, firm and patient, and he's now leading rides!

Latest Update:
Terrance is a beautiful dapple grey PRE who loves attention. Nearly 8 years old, 15'1hh, He is responsive and sweet natured with loads of character. See some of his latest pics below.

Fabulous Lucia

Tue, 04 May 2010 08:12:19 +0100

Staying and working at Caballo Blanco, I left today with a great tan and certainly feeling fit. I'd like to share some of my photos of this amazing experience and of their lovely mare, Lucia.

My Time Horse Riding In Spain

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:33:15 +0100

Have been staying at Caballo Blanco horse riding centre for a month now, the weather is beautiful and the views are lush. Have nearly forgotten that this hasn't always been my life and that soon am going to leave. Caballo Blanco is a horse trekking center in the Alpujarras mountains in the south of Spain. Have been woofing here, feeding and looking after the horses and doing lots of riding around the mountains. Keep changing my mind about which horse i like to ride the best, but has been great to have the opportunity to ride lots of different ones.

I will definitely remember setting out on the two hour ride on my own tired and grumpy and coming back refreshed and happy. I really enjoyed doing this on Domingo a beautifull flea bitten grey andalucian horse and on another occasion on Ossian a 16.2hh? five year old gelding who is great fun. The views from the top of a mountain are incredible looking down at the town of Orgiva in the valley, the med in the distance and all the mountains all around. Cantering along the track way up a mountain feels great!

Domingo likes to do dressage while you are trying to adjust the stirrups! Carries himself like in the classic andalucian way and is lovely to ride, makes anyone who sits on him look good! When i first got here and he wasn't going out on rides he was very speedy liked to jog and dance and canter on the spot. Now with doing more work he is a real pleasure.

Have had the opportunity to go on a few day rides which have been great going really far around the mountains through the hippy village Beneficio (beautifull lush green in the morning sun with the river cutting through the middle) around the town and past a huge reservoir.

Will be very sad to leave, but looking forward to coming back already.

Jo Ritter

Andalucian Horse Riding Centre

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:15:10 +0100

I came to spend a month at the Spanish Riding Stables, Caballo Blanco to try something completely different. I had never really ridden or had anything to do with horses before, but was attracted by the idea of coming to spend some time living in the mountains in such a beautiful part of the world.

Since I have been here I have been really enjoying getting to know the Andalucian horses, Ive been working with horses, learning how to look after them and helping out with the day to day running of the farm. I love walking, and have been out exploring the beautiful countryside surrounding the farm.

On days off I have tried to go a bit further afield. Caballo Blanco in Las Alpujarras is set in a walkers and riders paradise and it is easy to get up high into the Sierra Nevada. This week I spent 3 days trekking and walking in the snow, staying in one of the refugios, tucked high into the mountains and even climbing the magnificant Mulhacen, mainl and Spain's tallest mountain.

I am sad to say that at the end of this week my time riding horses in Spain is up and I will be moving on, but I will take with me lots of memories and I know that this is somewhere I will definately come back to!

Lucy Atcheson
North Wales

New Andalucian Mare

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:34:26 +0100

Another addition to our Spanish Riding stables: what a lovely little horse! I couldnt resist buying this sweet natured Andalucian 8 year old. We hope to have her schooled and ready to ride by Spring. Yet to be named, this sturdy lady has settled amazingly well on her first day. I hope to include her in our two and three day rides in April. No doubt our Working Holiday helpers will enjoy getting her fit, once she has undergone some gentle schooling.