Global Horse Workshops
Join me in QUINTA DO FALCAO in Portugal to get to know the Lusitanos, discover the delicious food, experience Working Equitation, get Portuguese dressage lessons, visit the typical vineyards with a fantastic dinner, take an unforgettable outdoor ride to the river with picnic lunch. Get to know the beautiful Portuguese culture while learning about social media. We will ride, enjoy, laugh and relax.
Instructor Pedro Teixeira Farto
Pedro Teixeira Farto is a real horse man, he loves horses. Raised in Ribatejo, the birthplace of the Lusitano, he learned about country life and horses from his grandfather. He developed his skills in multiple disciplines, from dressage to working equitation. To get even better, he went into training with several renowned professionals including Jorge Sousa, Daniel Pinto, Juan Muñoz Dias, Coby van Baalen, José Paulo Vidigal and Eddy de Wolff van Westerrode. Pedro currently works as manager and head trainer at Quinta do Falcao Riding Center where he trains about 20 horses, mainly for dressage and Working Equitation. He also gives clinics and lessons in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland
The horses
There are 20 horses that have stables with walk-outs to paddocks, so they can choose where they want to be. They are trained both for lessons and for wonderful outdoor rides. There are Lusitano horses for beginners and advanced riders. They know dressage and the techniques of working equitation and classical Portuguese horsemanship. The horses are ridden very lightly with double reins (you get used to them very quickly) but with very light contact. Almost everything is indicated with the seat and leg aids. Lusitanos are very willing to work, sensitive, agile and above all they have big hearts.
Accommodation
An agricultural estate, a farm rustic with beautiful Portuguese architecture. The estate is the result of the dedication and work of three generations of a traditional Ribatejo family that has always dedicated itself to agricultural activities and linked with that all the attention to the Portuguese Lusitano horses. It has a large yard where there are also chickens, goats, a tame cow and a donkey. The estate dates back to the late 19th century and bears the name of the Falcao Family. Rustically located and with typical Portuguese architecture, it has everything for a great riding holiday experience. Across the road, there is also land with a museum with authentic garments, carriages and posters and here is also the swimming pool and a chapel where you can even get married. The atmosphere is warm and soon you are part of the family.
Workshops
During this wonderful horse holiday, you will also receive two days of social media training. These special weeks are for smaller groups only so we can work together with full attention. During your holiday, we will work on your instagram account. You will get lots of tips and tricks and you can also work with specially offered products and the horses to create fun content.During this week, you are free to ask Floor questions and she will help you as much as she can.
Workshop giver Floor SchoenmakersFloor Schoenmakers has run her company EHS communications since 2001. A marketing agency focused on the equestrian market. EHS communications creates websites, graphic designs, strategic marketing plans and specialises in social media and influencer marketing.
With Go Social, she mentors dozens of equestrian influencers, organises the Go Social Party and various clinics. Floor gives workshops and training on social media with the Go Social Academy and there is a business club full of equestrian entrepreneurs. In addition, there is the well-known podcast HorseHeroes, in which Floor , with 7 seasons now behind her, has had all of equestrian country's best-known horses in front of the microphone. Personal, emotional and moving stories from equestrian entrepreneurs.EHS communications sees where you are seen! And during this week, it will help you with your visibility!
What are we going to do?
Day 1 - Tuesday (travel day)Eindhoven-Lisbon; pick-up & transfers in minibus to Quinta do Falcao,19:00 Welcome drinks20:00 Dinner
Day 2 - Wednesday08:00 Breakfast09:30 Social media workshop - tips & tricks creative content13:00 Lunch14:00/20:00 Private dressage lesson by Pedro TeixaraFarto20:30 Dinner
Day 3 - Thursday09:00 Breakfast10:30 Field trip to the river; with picnic lunch, swimming and diving in the clear waters of the River Zézere16:00 Social media Workshop - what have you created so far20:00 Dinner
Day 4 - Friday08:00 Breakfast08:00/14:00 Private lessons, dressage or Working Equitation13:00 Lunch14:00/20:00 Private lessons, dressage or Working Equitation20:00 Dinner
Day 5 - Saturday07:00 Breakfast08:00/14:00 Private lessons, dressage or Working Equitation14:30 Lunch17:00 Visit to the Vineyard on horseback18:00/20:00 Tour of the cellar and venue followed by dinner with commented tasting of 6 wines accompanied by bread, toast, olives, cheese and ham board, cured meats, appetisers and jams
day 6 - Sunday ( travel day)Breakfast, farewell, transfer to Lisbon & flight back to the Netherlands
Other activitiesThere is more to see in the area, especially if you have a rental car.
Convent of Christ in Tomar (World Heritage), an incredibly beautiful castle on a mountain, built by the Templars who fought and won the Muslims from Tomar.Almourol Castle or the Sanctuary of Fátima.The big water dam of Castelo de Bode less than 5km from the Quinta.A wine and olive tasting with explanations and visit to cellar and mill, on horseback through the vineyard and dinner on location. Visit a cattle farm/quinta with lunch & dinner on the farm.Field trip to the Zézere River with wading through the river and a picnic beside the river.Medieval procession of the Templars, riding on horseback in costume and with medieval dinner.Cortejo do Mordomo at Festa dos Trabuleiros, participating on horseback.Golega Horse Fair, riding on horseback over the manga in Golega.
For whom.Horse geeks, entrepreneurs and people who enjoy learning more about social media. Both beginners and professionals. This applies to both riding and social media knowledge.
The investmentEverything included; food, drinks, rooms, tours, riding lessons, social media workshops.The price of this package in a double room is €1,405The price of this package in a single room is €1,525Prices do not include flight, insurance and transfer costs.Choose your date and the number of people in the form to the right.
Again, only 6 places per week available, so BOOK NOW.
View the PDF with further info here: Portugal trip - info - EN
An impression
Data in 2023
Week 1: 14 - 19 March - FULLWeek 2: 18 - 23 April - FULLWeek 3: 27 June - 2 Jul - 2 spots available
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Real experiences
For me, it was a great week! I enjoyed the Quinta immensely, a beautiful company with very good facilities in all areas. The fine hospitality and genuine interest of the people there, combined with delicious food, flexibility when needed, made it an unforgettable experience.
Besides, of course, the great lessons by Pedro, who does a great job of guiding everyone at his/her own level, challenging you to go the extra mile. Incredible respect for his enthusiasm, patience and professionalism! The last rider of the day gets just as much attention as the first! Because of the individual lessons, you are really one-on-one, and that still works best. Without exception, the horses are well-trained and good teachers. So you really get to a higher level together. The outside rides are great! What a beautiful landscape, what a variety and again, everything is super cared for. And again, the horses show their best side, which is really enjoyable.
Of course, the main objective was to learn more about social media so that you can start using it yourself for your business. That certainly succeeded for me, thanks to Floor but also my fellow course participants. Everyone has their own questions and ideas, but by sharing this with each other, you achieve excellent results!
"A week head down in social media land, for an elderly lady, confusing, educational and above all useful! The combination with tours through beautiful Portugal, high-quality horses and good lessons made the trip very special!"
"A big thanks to all the team off Quinta do Falcao for a wonder full week you all guys.
Thanks to Pedro and his attentive teaching and teaching me with patience and encouragement the flying changes🙏
Thanks to Floor and all the information and advices about social media and her interesting podcast about cross bred horses."
"It was an incredibly cool experience that I wouldn't have missed for anything! The variety in the programme was a lot of fun. From sparring with each other on social media, to riding flying gallops. So you sit down to a delicious lunch with wine, and then you swim with a horse in the river. I got a lot of inspiration for my business. Pedro's lessons were incredibly informative and valuable!"
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