LIVE YOUR WILDEST FRIESIAN DREAM

(Spain)

A woman riding a black Friesian stallion in an outdoor riding arena in Spain with palm trees and yellow buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Get ready to tick off a major item on your bucket list with this fairytale horse riding retreat featuring Friesian stallions! This intense and fun experience combines riding lessons and a spectacular beach ride. These majestic horses, from a world renowned breeding facility, will leave you in awe with their ample, forward movement and elegant steps.

We’ve also added rider-specific yoga sessions to our program, designed to help you improve your awareness, mobility, stability, and breath—perfect for leveling up your riding skills.

Note: This riding holiday is reserved for advanced riders. A video of each guest riding at trot and canter will be asked to evaluate level prior to confirming booking.

QUICK FACTS:

  • 3 nights, 4 days

  • From €1499 per person

  • Accompanying non-riders welcome at €800

  • Single room supplement: €100

  • Advanced riders only

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • 3 dressage lessons

  • 1 beach ride

  • Yoga and off-horse workshop to improve your seat

  • Full board with wine at meals

  • Hotel room with sea view

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A woman brushing a large black friesian stallion before she takes part in a beach ride on a World on Horseback vacation.
A dressage and biomechanics lesson on a purebred friesian horse as part of a World on Horseback riding holiday.
Four horse riders galloping along a sandy beach on purebred Friesian stallions taking part in a riding holiday in Spain.

More about the trip…

  • These wonderful friesian stallions come from a renowned breeding facility. These are not your typical school horses! These young stallions are sweet and well trained, but are also very powerful. For this reason, we can only accept experienced riders. Each person will be matched with a horse according to their level and preference.

    Groups are usually 4 riders.
    Note: The horses on this retreat are all young Friesian stallions (around 4 to 5 years old), and they are not (yet) trained to an advanced dressage level. The focus of the sessions is more on fun, dressage inspired exercises such as carousels and quadrilles, rather than advanced figures. It is a wonderful experience for teamwork and for enjoying the movement and power of these young horses.

    The weight limit is 90kg / 200 lb

    • May 15 - 18
      From €1,449 per person (fully booked)

    • May 22 - 25
      From €1,449 per person (fully booked)

    • June 12 - 15
      From €1,499 per person (fully booked)

    • September 18 - 21
      From €1,499 per person (fully booked)

    • September 25 - 28
      From €1,499 per person

    SPRING 2027: Please fill out our enquiry form and select ‘Spring 2027 Waitlist’ if you would like to be informed once new dates are released.

  • The pricing shown per person is all inclusive for your riding holiday, with the exception of international flights and airport transfers.

    The accommodation is in a lovely family hotel by the sea, only a 3-minute drive from the stables and a 5 min walk to the nearby town, San Carlos de la Rapita, which hosts two large marinas, a beach, a market and many shops and restaurants. Each guest will have a room with a terrace offering sea views. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a TV, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel restaurant provides a buffet breakfast and three-course meals with wine for our guests.

    Accompanying non-riders: Our guests are welcome to bring along non-riding companions. The price for non-riders is €800.

    This is a retreat reserved for adults.

    Please be aware that we may not always guarantee space in the car for non-riders to join trips to the stables.

  • Day 1 - Friday: ARRIVAL & WELCOME DINNER

    Join us as we kick off the adventure on Friday. Arrive for our welcome check-in from 3PM, and if you're up for it, a rejuvenating yoga session awaits at 5:30 PM. This will prepare your muscles for your first ride the following day. At 8 PM, join us for a kick-off dinner - a meet and greet filled with the opportunity to learn a few Spanish words and chat about our upcoming adventure on our dreamy friesian stallions. You will be served a delicious dinner of traditional Spanish cuisine featuring locally sourced products.

    Day 2 - Saturday:

    Begin your day with a nourishing breakfast at the hotel before meeting the captivating Friesian horses and the yard. A transfer will be organized to take you to the stables, where you'll embark on a facility tour and be paired with a horse based on your experience and preferences. Groom, saddle, and bridle your horse- a wonderful opportunity to capture stunning photos if you wish. You will have your first dressage lesson (in small groups of 4 riders) where you will discover the Friesian horses' dynamic power and impressive strides.

    After a satisfying lunch at the hotel, the afternoon springs to life with a special yoga session with Sara, our yoga teacher, on how to improve your seat. This will then be followed by a second dressage class. Shower your horse after the session and observe others in the group riding. As the day winds down, we'll transfer you back to the villa where you will enjoy a well-deserved dinner.

    Day 3 - Sunday:

    Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast followed by an exciting lesson with a twist! The rest of the day? Leave it to us to surprise you with some activities! Clues are: horses, food, and getting to know the surroundings! The day culminates with a delicious dinner, setting the stage for dreams as we anticipate the next day’s beach ride!

    Day 4 - Monday: BEACH RIDE (weather permitting) & DEPARTURE

    An early morning sunrise stepping into the enchantment of a beach riding escapade at Delta del Ebro. Imagine 10 majestic friesian stallions cantering down the extensive shoreline. Witness the horses' adoration for the sea as they playfully dip their feet in the water. This memory will be etched forever! After the beach ride, we return the horses to the stables and proceed to the hotel to have lunch before check-out.

    For your convenience, check-out time ranges from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, ensuring a smooth transition for guests catching late afternoon and evening flights.

  • We recommend you to fly to Barcelona airport (BCN) on the Friday (preferably you can take a flight arriving early afternoon so you can get to the retreat in time for the welcome drinks at 5pm)

    You have two options for getting to the hotel once you arrive at the airport:

    1. Either rent a car and drive to the hotel in Sant Carles de la Ràpita—it's about a 2-hour drive.

    2. Or take a bus directly from the airport terminal to the bus station in Sant Carles de la Ràpita. We can pick you up from the bus station and take you to the hotel. Most people choose this option, but if you prefer more flexibility or plan to explore the area after the retreat, renting a car might be better. 

    For the bus option: buses run frequently throughout the day (about every hour). They're very convenient, cost around 20-30 EUR each way, and take approximately 2.5 hours.

    We’ve also set up a WhatsApp group for all the guests attending that week. It’s a great way to coordinate logistics, such as sharing a car or taking the same bus.

    For the return flight: We recommend booking a late afternoon/evening flight for your return on Monday. Remember, the magical beach ride is in the morning that same day!

    For your convenience, check-out time ranges from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, ensuring a smooth transition for guests.

  • Included in the price:​

    3 dressage lessons

    1.5-2 hour ride at the beach

    Yoga practice

    3 nights in a shared bedroom (single beds)

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine/beer

    Transfer to and from the activities

    Optional Add-ons​:

    Extra riding lesson

    Massage/treatments

    Wine/cava

    Not included:

    Flights, airport transfers and travel insurance are not included! Please ensure to contact your travel insurance company before the retreat.

World on Horseback found riding a black stallion through water in Spain, with the horse splashing water as it moves at a high speed.
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  • TESTIMONIALS

    "Good communication in advance of the stay. Amazing service minded! Housed in a great villa, delicious food and a dream of some horses! Photos were taken by the riding center and were shared with all participants. Love having nice pictures to look back on. I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks for us. I'll be back!”
    — Birgitte B.

  • TESTIMONIALS

    “Above all expectations! The staff was wonderful and the villa very nice. The food and wine - oh my! The activities and horses were beyond my expectations. I had a wonderful time. It just ended to quick.”
    —Malene R.

  • TESTIMONIALS

    “Superb horse retreat organized by this company, which made my dreams come true! Everything planned to little detail, amazing hospitality, a lot of positive energy and more. 5 stars is definitely not enough to rate this trip and I'm not easy to please haha! SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!!!”
    -Tatiana DM.

  • TESTIMONIALS

    “The most amazing vacation! Our hosts were gracious, anticipated our every need, and the chef they brought in was spectacular! Could not recommend highly enough!” —Deborah MF.

  • TESTIMONIALS

    “The horses were extremely well cared for. They were glossy, carried good weight and had impeccable manners.  The pairing between horse and rider was phenomenal (how do they do it ?!). My stallion was exactly what I love to ride and suited to my level of riding. I would have adored a longer retreat.“
    —Sian W.

  • TESTIMONIALS

    “What a fantastic weekend I had!!!!! I have been a full-time mom and owner of a construction company for 17 and 11 years, respectively, and this trip was the first time I truly did something just for me! and what a friggin 'treat it was. The horses were amazing, Matilda and Sara are actual gems, and the entire group of women were so welcoming and lovely to spend the weekend with! I highly recommend this trip and look forward to booking more adventures through your company in the future! Thank you for connecting me with these lovely humans and giving me the opportunity I desperately needed”
    - Kristin J

A woman enjoying cantering a purebred friesian stallion in a lesson at a World on Horseback riding holiday in Spain.
Group of women riders smiling and posing alongside footballer Thiago Motta as part of a horse riding vacation in Spain.
Four women riding black stallions in a coordinated lesson in groups as part of a riding vacation in Spain with World on Horseback.
Six women riding Friesian horses on a riding holiday.
The incredible experience of riding Friesian stallions on a Spanish beach riding holiday with World on Horseback.
Group of five people on a horseback riding holiday in Spain with World on Horseback.
World on Horseback riding a black Friesian stallion along a beach in Spain with mountains in the background, under a clear blue sky.
Accommodation on a World on Horseback vacation looking over the water with balconies.
Hotel room on World on Horseback vaction with a bed facing the ocean, balcony with chairs, open sliding glass door, and cream curtains.
Six women sitting on a stone wall doing yoga during a horse riding holiday in the early evening.
Communal dining during a riding holiday with World on Horseback.
Two women on a World on Horseback riding holiday galloping horses along a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
Group of women practicing yoga outdoors on a riding vacation.
Group of people doing yoga on a wooden dock by the water during sunset, as part of a World on Horseback riding holiday.
Luxurious beachside riding holiday scene: lounge chairs and colorful umbrellas dot the sandy shore, perfect for relaxing after a horseback adventure.
Horse riding holiday adventure in Spain.
Five people riding purebred Friesian horses on a long strip of sandy beach with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background as part of a World on Horseback group.