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H I P P I K O S

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Our horses and instructors are capable of teaching riders of all ages and abilities, from beginner to Grand Prix.

We own 22 horses, from excellent blood lines – including pure breed Lusitano stallions – some of them skilfully trained to do flying changes (up to one tempi), lateral work (half pass, leg yielding, shoulder in), extended trot, canter pirouettes, piaffe, passage, Spanish walk and work on the long lines and some of them skilfully trained to do show-jumping.

Subject to your ability, you may also have the opportunity to ride some of our competition horses.

7 day CLASSICAL DRESSAGE TRAINING (throughout the year)

INTENSIVE (Standard) programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 15 lessons of classical dressage (3 lessons per day)

REDUCED programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 10 lessons of classical dressage (2 lessons per day)

7 day SHOW JUMPING TRAINING (throughout the year)

INTENSIVE (Standard) programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 15 lessons total

- two lessons of flatwork per day and

- one lesson of jumping per day

REDUCED programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 10 lessons total

- one lesson of flatwork per day and

- one lesson of jumping per day

7 day COMBINED (dressage + show jumping) TRAINING (throughout the year)

INTENSIVE (Standard) programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 15 lessons total

- one lesson of dressage per day and

- one lesson of flatwork per day and

- one lesson of jumping per day

REDUCED programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 10 lessons total

- one lesson of dressage per day and

- one lesson of jumping per day

7 day WORKING EQUITATION TRAINING (throughout the year)

INTENSIVE (Standard) programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 15 lessons total

- one lesson of dressage per day and

- two lessons of working equitation per day

REDUCED programME includes:

ü 5 days training, from Monday to Friday, consisting of:

§ 10 lessons total

- one lesson of dressage per day and

- one lesson of working equitation per day

o usually maximum of 2 riders per lesson in order to ensure top level equestrian instruction

o the guests are free to vary the instructor, the level and the intensity of the lessons

o any one of the lessons can be exchanged for a lunging session, in order to correct/improve the seat and riding position, or for a hack

the programmes also include:

ü horse, tack, instructor/guide and tax

ü 6 nights’ accommodation is provided for a maximum of 12 guests:

§ on site, at Hippikos farm – 1 double-room and the 4 twin-rooms, all en-suite and air conditioned – where guests feel totally at home, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding valley and mountains;

§ or in a reserved wonderful Portuguese traditional small country granite house, 50/100 meters close to Hippikos, with 2 private double-rooms served by a big balcony with views of the surrounding valley and mountains, a shared bathroom, an extra toilet-room, a kitchen, a living-room, pleasant gardens and a big inside yard where cars can be parked.

ü all meals (beverages and coffee included)

§ home cooked meals made with home grown ingredients;

§ all the meals are prepared daily and served farmhouse style;

§ the meals are served with wine (Vinho Verde) from our own vineyards or

§ if you prefer to enjoy a Portuguese wine tasting, each meal you can drink a different wine from a different Portuguese region

§ special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, can be catered for upon request at booking

ü indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court

ü free wireless internet access

Arrival:

Sunday afternoon

Departure:

Saturday during the day – please leave your room available for cleaning before 2:00 pm

Meeting Point:

HIPPIKOS headquarters or

BRAGA Train Station at a pre-arranged time (transfer not included) or

PORTO Airport at a pre-arranged time (transfer not included)

· ACI Airports Council International (service quality survey of air travellers) has singled out Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport with the award of the 1st place in the category of Best European Airport in 2007

· In 2011 Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport has been distinguished by the 6th year running by ACI-Airports Council International, as one of the top three European airports at the Airport Service Quality Awards promoted by ACI - Airport Council International, in the category of Best European Airport

Saddles:

English

Other ACTIVITIES:

Hiking, Sightseeing, City Tours, Shopping, Swimming, *Massages by certified therapist, *Tennis lessons with professional coaching available, **GOLF (20/40 minutes distance), ***Biking (Mountain/Road), Beaches (35 minutes distance)…

* exclusively for equestrian guests and payable locally.

** payable locally. There are 4 beautiful GOLF courses available near Hippikos:

1. Ponte de Lima Golf – A marvellous 18-hole course for a Par 71 of 6005 meters, located on the rural area of Ponte de Lima, is a mixed between level and hilly. These unique characteristics in the northern region delight players with the fantastic views over the Lima valley as well as having contact with the typical Minho countryside. GPS Coordinates: N41º44'52'' W8º34’27’’.

2. Estela Golf Club – An 18-hole course for a Par 72 situated near a lively summer resort, Póvoa de Varzim, this golf course is a typical links course (at the sea side). Built over three kilometres of beautiful dunes and two big lakes, provides breathtaking views over the Atlantic. Lengths: White 6155m / Yellow 5878m / Red 5265m. GPS Coordinates: N41º27’23’’ W8º46’36’’.

3. Quinta da Barca Golf – A 9-hole course. It has five Par-3 holes and four Par-4 holes for a Par 31. It is possible to complete a second round using different 'tees' and thus complete a full 18-hole. With a gentle design nevertheless demanding some alert game strategy, undulating greens, ingeniously placed bunkers and three lakes. The course starts off in a tree covered area until hole number 5, with its fairways cutting through the pine forest. From that point onward, the holes are set in more open landscape, running near the Cavado River (3 km from the Atlantic Ocean). Located in the Quinta da Barca, near Esposende (beaches). Lengths: White 2012m / Yellow 1829m / Red 1622m. GPS Coordinates: N41º31’09’’ W8º45’00’’.

4. Rilhadas Golf Club – A 9-hole course composed by 6 Par-3 holes and 3 Par-4 holes for a Par 30. A 2x9-hole for a Par 60. Between Fafe and Guimarães, framed by the majestic landscape of Minho, in a lush blend of shades of green. Stretching along with the Vizela River's margins, this course offers a nice challenge with narrow fairways. Several hazards and obstacles such as the river, require extreme precision. Lengths: White 2746m / Yellow 2314m / Red 1622m. GPS Coordinates: N41º25’34’’ W8º12’51’’.

v More Golf courses: Vale Pisão Golf Course, Oporto Golf Club, Vidago Golf (01:30h dist.).

*** programmes through a local biker’s group/club, where the guests can rent mountain and road bikes. It is also possible to hire a guide to bike along the most beautiful mountain or road circuits. It is possible as well to hire transportation for the bikes when is needed to go to distant circuits.

For emergencies, questions or concerns:

Feel free to contact us on our cell phone +351 917 323 397 - available 24/7

Or e-mail us at AntonioSoares@hippikos.pt

During the lessons you will ride remarkable horses like “Trifólio” (Lusitano Stallion), “Nodoso” (Lusitano Stallion), “Mavioso” (Lusitano Stallion), “Uzifor” (Lusitano Stallion), “Ronaldo” (Lusitano Stallion), “Venturoso” (Lusitano Stallion), “Zebruno” (Lusitano Stallion), “Utuaba” (Lusitano Stallion), “Rehedição” (Lusitano), “Matulik”, “Sapateira”, “Radieuse”, “Ugie”, “Celtic Warrior”, “Leutnant”, “Van D’Efele” and “Riverfield”.

Special conditions (only applicable for riders in Intensive (Standard) programmes with usual arrival/departure days)

Loyalty rewards: (returner’s discounts)

guests who book successive years		10% discount (from 2nd year on)
guests who book more than one week in the first year		10% discount (2nd week in the year) 20% discount (3rd week in the year) 30% discount (from 4th week in the year on)
guests who book successive years and book more than one week in the same year		10% discount (1st week in the year) 20% discount (2nd week in the year) 30% discount (from 3rd week in the year on)

SPECIAL OFFERS:

groups of 7 guests		bring an 8^th person for free
guests under 14 years old		10% discount

		Please check for AVAILABILITY: 2012/2013 Calendars

2012 PRICE LIST		7 days 6 nights 5 days riding

		Reduced Programmes 10 lessons included (2 lessons per day)	INTENSIVE (STANDARD) Programmes 15 lessons included (3 lessons per day)

RIDER	Double Occupancy	1.350 €	1.700 €
	Single Occupancy	1.700 €	2.050 €

NON-RIDER	Double Occupancy	700 €
	Single Occupancy	1.050 €

No single occupancy supplement if a guest is willing to share a room

Upgrade to Private Lessons: per riding lesson – 30 €

Additional Lessons: per riding lesson – 70 €

Massages: each 10 min. – 10 €

Tennis lessons: 1 private one hour lesson – 60 €

5 private one hour lessons – 250 €

10 private one hour lessons – 450 €

Transfers Costs:

(payable locally)

TAXI (booked through Hippikos)		car up to 4 people	car up to 8 people

from Braga to Hippikos		25 €	35 €
from Hippikos to Braga		25 €	35 €

from Porto to Hippikos		100 €	140 €
from Hippikos to Porto		100 €	140 €

For Low Cost Transfers (Bus) between Porto Airport and Braga

please check for it at: http://getbus.eu/index.php?lang=en&seccao=1

Payment Conditions:

(we can hold places provisionally over a 7-day period)

20% – upon reservation

(after the 20% deposit we send an Invoice and a Receipt confirming the booking)

80% – 2 months prior to trip

Payments by bank transfer to:

HIPPIKOS, Lda.

Av. Parque, 299 - 4ºEsq

4100-376 Porto

Portugal

BANK: BES - Banco Espírito Santo

Estrada Nacional, nº13 - Edifício Via Norte

4470-177 Maia

Portugal

Bank Account Number: 0001 7719 4363

IBAN: PT50 0007 0000 0017 7194 3632 3

SWIFT/BIC: BESCPTPL

Cancellation policy:

If you cancel up to 56 days before departure:	20% cancellation charge applies (loss of deposit)
we can accept this 20% cancellation charge as a payment for another time (for when the guests are able to come again – subject to availability)
If you cancel between 35-56 days before departure:	50% cancellation charge applies (we refund the other 50%)
If you cancel less than 35 days before departure:	100% cancellation charge applies