Experiences

Competition Program

Train and compete in one exciting week. An international show experience for amateur riders, with quality horses, coaching, and all the practical support in place.

Key features

Why ride a competition week

International experience for amateur riders

Compete at national and international shows with full support from our team.

High quality training instruction

Prepare during the week with structured jumping sessions before the show days.

Everything arranged

Horse, entries, logistics, accommodation, and airport transfers included.

Safety assured

Master class horses matched to your level for a safe show experience.

World-class facilities

Train and compete in a setting prepared for performance.

Balance of sport and leisure

Yoga, massage, and time to enjoy the region between show days.

Our events

Competition weeks in 2026

Arrival on Sunday, departure on Monday. Discipline: show jumping.

#Show typeArrival (Sunday)Departure (Monday)
1National10 May 202618 May 2026
2National21 June 202629 June 2026
3International28 June 20266 July 2026
4International5 July 202613 July 2026
5International12 July 202620 July 2026
6International30 August 20267 September 2026
7International6 September 202614 September 2026
8National25 October 20262 November 2026
9National22 November 202630 November 2026

Program format

Training + Competition

    9 days · 8 nights
    3–4 training days + 2–3 competition days
    Arrival: Sunday · Departure: Monday
    Discipline: show jumping
    Airport transfers included
Show jumping competition

Typical week schedule

From training days to show days

Monday – Wednesday

  • 08:30Hotel pick up
  • 09:00 – 10:00First lesson
  • 11:00 – 12:00Second lesson
  • 12:45Lunch
  • 15:30Hotel drop off

Thursday

  • 09:30Yoga session
  • 11:00Light lesson
  • 12:45Lunch
  • AfternoonTack shop visit + massage

Friday – Sunday

  • Show daysCompetition days
  • ScheduleFlexible, depending on competition timings

What's included

Everything arranged for you

Accommodation

Hotel Suave Mar, minutes from the equestrian center.

Meals

Lunch and morning snacks on riding days.

Transfers

Hotel – Center – Hotel on all riding days.

Personal locker

Your own locker at the equestrian center.

Horse & equipment

Horse, equipment, and a dedicated program supervisor.

Airport transfers

Available on request.

Competition show jumping round

Who is it for

Made for competition riders

    Competition groups of riders
    Competition riders seeking an international show experience
    Ambitious amateur riders ready for show days

Testimonials & riders' stories

What riders say

Can I book extra classes?

Extra classes are possible depending on instructor availability.

Does the price include flights?

No, but you can find plenty of low cost airlines operating to Oporto airport.

How far is the hotel from the equestrian center?

3 minutes by car from hotel to equestrian center.

Can I ride on the beach?

Trail rides can be booked extra, or riders can change two lessons for a trail ride on the beach.

Book your competition week

Choose your 2026 show week and tell us about your riding — we will handle the rest.