Children enjoy coming to Pinetrees. They soon make friends not only with the ponies but with other children and look forward to returning. Our competitions create fun goals and winning a rosette is often the highlight of the holiday.
Riding out with direct access into the forest gives children contact with nature – aromatic herbs, cork trees, the flowers and azure-wing magpies are just some of the local delights...
All the riding gear is supplied: jods, boots, hat and chaps so riders will look the part, be more comfortable and ride more safely
Pinetrees clients buying the 10 hour holiday cards have special conditions at the local tack shop Ekiloulé for when they do decide to buy their own equipment.
PONY RIDES
10 min. rides on the lead rein for very young children or as an introduction to riding.
NATURE WALKS
30 min. rides on the lead rein for children (parents may ride too!). Some basic instruction given and they see plenty of interesting things.
LUNGE LESSONS
Considered the best way to learn to ride. 30 min. individual session to work on balance, co-ordination and posture.
PONY CLUB
During school holidays. "4 hrs. peace and quiet for parents". Suitable for 8yr olds upwards with some riding experience.
Theory, supervised practical and 1hr riding session. Very popular.
LESSONS
One hour group lessons at 3 grades.
Half hour individual lessons. Ideal for beginners or small children.
TREKS & HACKS
Children under 12 must be assessed first in a lesson to check they are safe to ride out.
PONY CLUB
Kate´s Pony Clubs are extremely popular. The full day pony club is from 10.00 - 15.00. (5 hours off for parents!) The kids have fun, riding and learning about ponies, making new friends and bring a picnic lunch. For the little ones we also have “mini” Pony Club from 09.00 -12.30.
CAMP
In the summer, as well as regular Pony Club days, we also hold overnight camps. The kids love riding out into the woods to have a picnic dinner with the ponies, then it´s back to the stables for games before hot chocolate and into their tents.
PONY RIDES — INTRODUCTORY RIDE
A short ride of 15 minutes on a lead rein for children from 4 years old is ideal to gain their initial balance and confidence. Recognising the letters and pictures around the arena and knowing left and right are all important things to establish at this stage in the early lessons.
Групповые занятия
Групповые занятия длятся час и делятся на три уровня (см. Правила)
TREKS & HACKS
As safety is of prime importance children must be seen in a lesson to be assessed capable to ride out on Treks and Hacks (2nd and 3rd level ride outs).
NATURE WALKS
Enjoy a 30 minute ride in the forest, on the lead rein if required. Ideal for children, from 4 years old, who have already ridden before and established their basic position and balance on the flat ground of the arena. (parents may ride too!).
GROUP LESSONS
Group lessons of one hour are held in the three different levels (see Rider definitions).
LUNGE LESSONS
Private lessons of 30 minutes on the lunge are the most valuable of lessons for riders of all levels, whether with a saddle or with blanket and roller technique.
Contact us
Write us here for general enquiries.
For Riding please use the Booking Form
You also can phone us: +351 289 394 369
You are welcome at Pinetrees Riding Centre
any day of the week
Casa dos Pinheiros, Corgo da Zorra
8135-160, Almancil, Portugal