PRIVATE TUITION AT THE ROYAL ANDALUCIAN SCHOOL OF EQUESTRIAN ART (www.realescuela.org) & 5* HOTEL JEREZ & SPA

Exclusive 3 Day Holidays providing guests with an opportunity to see “behind the scenes” at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, and to ride and learn from the fabulous schoolmaster Spanish stallions and Royal School Instructors – a fabulous once-in-a-lifetime equestrian experience!

2018 Dates for the 3 Day Classical Riding Holidays in Jerez:

March 25th  – 27th
May 20th– 22nd
June 3rd – 5th
Riding course dates for July 2019 onwards to follow.

Additional dates for courses can be arranged – please contact us with your preferred dates and we can check availability with the Royal School.

5 Day & 2 Week Courses at the Royal School are also available – details on request.

The Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art   (www.realescuela.org)

The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art (Fundacion Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre) was founded in 1973 by Don Alvaro Domecq Romero. The School is known all over the world, in particular for the School’s equestrian show "How the Andalusian Horses Dance" – a unique exhibition of classical horsemanship. The School has 140 horses which, since 1983, live in the stables of Don Pedro Domecq de la Riva. There is a wonderful collection of nineteen horse-drawn carriages and their harness, some dating back to 1730, along with saddles and embroidery for horses and coachmen - all pieces of incalculable historical value.
The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is committed to preserving the ancestral abilities of the Andalucian horse, maintaining the classical traditions of Baroque horsemanship, preparing horses and riders for international dressage competitions, and providing an education in all aspects of horsemanship. The team of Senior Instructors at the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art include Olympic dressage riders Rafael Soto and Ignacio Rambla, members of the Spanish National Dressage Team. It is one of four major classical institutions and is well-known for the "Dancing Stallions" of its equestrian show.

Riding Lessons at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art

Individual riding lessons on these holidays take place inside the Recreo de las Cadenas Palace, the magnificent home of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Lessons comprise individual tuition with a School Instructor on one of the schoolmaster stallions. This is the first time ever that the Royal School has offered lessons on a short term basis. Each holiday date can take a maximum of 6 riders. Lessons are available to intermediate level riders ie. minimum experience of movements found at medium level dressage.  Details of the rider’s experience are required at the time of booking. Riders can choose either 4 or 5 lessons in total. Non-riders  are very welcome to join these holidays. Carriage driving lessons are also available at the School – further details on request.


Hotel Accommodation at 5* Hotel Jerez & Spa

Guests on these holidays stay at the 5* Hotel Jerez & Spa (www.hace.es/hoteljerezspa), one of the most famous and symbolic in the city. Classically designed, the hotel is located in the heart of the city, 5 mins drive/20 mins walk from the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. The hotel is an old style hotel where tradition and luxury are exquisitely combined with the most modern services and comforts. The excellent facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, a spa and fully equipped gym. Three nights of accommodation (based on 2 persons sharing a double/twin room), including breakfast, are included in the 3 Day Holiday. 


Travel Information to Jerez de la Frontera

There are a number of airlines that operate direct flights to Jerez de la Frontera (may be seasonal), Seville & Malaga. These include Ryanair, Easyjet & Tuifly.

Sightseeing in and around Jerez de la Frontera

In the afternoon guests can do some sightseeing in and around Jerez, or just relax by the pool at Hotel Jerez and enjoy the spa facilities.
Jerez de la Frontera is located in the province of Cadiz in Andalucia, midway between the sea and the mountains. Images and statues of the Spanish horse adorn Jerez, now the largest city in the province with over 200,000 inhabitants. Apart from the world famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in the centre of the city, adjacent to the Recreo de las Cadenas Palace, there are many cattle ranches and horse studs in the surrounding area, as well as a world-renowned wine industry. The surrounding area is a fertile zone for agriculture. During your stay in Jerez da la Frontera you can visit some of the places of special interest which situated close by eg. the Stud Farm and Wine Cellars of Alvaro Domecq Romera (www.alvarodomecq.com) and the Andalusian Stud Farm of Yeguada de la Cartuja (www.yeguadacartuja.com). The personal representative will be pleased to assist with sightseeing arrangements.

2019 Prices

3 Day Riding Holiday in Jerez - £890  to include:

3 Day Riding Holiday in Jerez (transfers included)- £950 for riders/£495 for non- riders.This holiday is identical to the 3 Day Holidays detailed above, except for the inclusion of group transfers between Malaga Airport and Jerez de la Frontera on the days of arrival and departure.

Special Group Rates - personally tailored group trips to Jerez (for non-riders only) can be arranged, to include accompanied visits to the Royal School, stud visits etc.  Please contact sherene@sussexlusitanos.co.uk for more details.

A non-refundable deposit payment of £150 is required to reserve a non-rider place /£250 for a rider place.  Balance payment 6 weeks prior to departure date. 

For further details or to book a holiday, please contact sherene@sussexlusitanos.co.uk tel. (00 44) 07787 147782

Below are personal reports from 2 people on the March 2013 trip:

’’The Royal School is  a model of perfection from the horses’ point of view. There are five main stable blocks radiating out from a covered path around the outside of the octagonal tack room.  Only stallions are kept here, they can all “talk” to each other through the bars on three side of their boxes, and  obviously have a happy communal existence.  One of the blocks housed the “stars” including Invasor, who earned his rider Rafael Soto and Spain a silver medal in the Athens Olympics.He has true star quality and is still worked every day.All the horses were in top condition, and beautifully schooled & very responsive  For anyone fancying this trip  I can highly recommend every aspect of this trip of a lifetime.’’
Jenny Myerscough, South Wales

“I wanted the “wow experience”.  Watching the masters at work schooling the young horses gave me enormous insight into the athletisism required to achieve the training.   It was such an honour to be able to watch the riders and horses. All the instructors were hospitable and friendly and we felt very welcome.   The horses were truly statuesque - so inspiring and exciting.  If you ride an Iberian horse – don’t miss it.’’
Amanda Cutler-Little, West Sussex