Centro Ecuestre El Cañuelo

At El Cañuelo we seek to convey our love and respect for horses. We have been training our students in the world of horse riding for more than a decade. Based in Córdoba , our equestrian center is made up of third generation professional riders who share their passion with anyone who wants to learn more about these noble animals.

We train our students in the best possible way, seeking that they have a level training, that they show everything they have done in the lessons and that they apply it to their own routines.

We offer different activities according to your preferences:

• Riding lessons . In them you will be able to perfect the riding techniques that most attract you or want to learn, among which our disciplines of dressage, cowgirl, high school and reining stand out.

• Contests. We hold competitions in different disciplines throughout the year, encouraging our students to improve themselves.

• Equestrian Camps . We do them on all dates during school holidays, Christmas, Easter and summer where the children will find their true vocation and will be continuously playing and learning with the horses.

• Horseback riding : Next to the Guadalquivir plain, we take care of designing specific routes for each public, enjoying the various landscapes that nature offers us.

• Horse carriage ride : Enjoy touring the city in a different way or even during the fair season, to feel the pure essence of our culture.

As a novelty and to benefit us in all aspects of horses, you can attend hippotherapy classes with professionals specialized in therapies of this nature.

At the El Cañuelo Equestrian Center , with our horse riding routes , we propose a different plan. A journey that will put you in contact with animals and nature just outside the city, in the Guadalquivir valley, through the Cordovan countryside.

During the summer months we offer the option of routes under the starry sky , since being outside the city the stars are exceptionally appreciated.

Before starting a group of instructors, he will be in charge of giving you all the basic notions and instructions, so that you have a brief knowledge of how to act with the horse, to avoid any type of incident.

This activity is made thinking of all audiences, the only thing you have to bring is the desire to live an unforgettable experience. The duration will be 1 hour , both with the picnic option and without it.

We recommend long pants to avoid rubbing or burns and comfortable sports shoes.

In addition, if you have a specific route in mind, we will see the possibilities of how to do it, adapting to your preferences. We also have the option of doing the route by horse carriage .

At El Cañuelo Equestrian Center we want children to be instilled with values that respect animals and the environment from an early age. That is why we offer camps equestrian during the different school holidays , so they can have fun while learning this beautiful sport.

They will be able to learn different maneuvers from a young age without having a previous basis in horsemanship, since we adapt to each student.

Beyond the equestrian techniques that we will teach them, they will be able to enjoy more animals thanks to our farm school, where they will be instilled love towards animals, such as chickens, ponies, donkeys ... They must take care of them as if they were their own own animal, only that these will be shared by different children.

During the summer season, each student will have their own pony or horse, where the student must be responsible for her care and needs. They will also learn what is camaraderie, teamwork and understanding.

Propose your little one a different plan that is possibly impossible to refuse, in contact with nature. They will be able to opt for our equestrian camps from the age of 4.

The hours of the camps will be during the morning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., perfect for having a fun morning surrounded by animals and new friends.

At El Cañuelo Equestrian Center we are the third generation of riders and amazons, who want to share our equestrian knowledge with horse enthusiasts like you. We seek to transmit values and respect for the horse by teaching riding classes at any level.

Since 2005 we have been united as a club, to be able to train authentic professionals in the world of horsemanship, educating them with respect for animals and nature.

We do not put any age restriction , since we have students from 3 years old, to some older ones. We think that this activity gives the freedom to be carried out by anyone who shows an interest in our passion.

We offer various equestrian modalities:

• Dressage : It consists of finding the link between the rider and the horse, to perform movements of great effort. It involves many hours of training, to have complete control.

• Cowgirl dressage : It consists of performing a series of movements with the horse where the speeds of each maneuver are essential.

• High school : It is a modality where the Purebred Spanish horse has all the factors to highlight. It consists of performing maneuvers in an elegant way, achieving a total union between horse and rider.

• Reining : You will have to prepare the horse to develop his athletic ability.

Go ahead and try any of these modalities with our professionals.

From the El Cañuelo Equestrian Center we offer you to discover the Caliph city in a different and fun way through our horse carriage . Undoubtedly, the rides by carriage drawn by these animals is one of the most popular activities in the province of Cordoba, not only to stroll through the streets of the capital, but also to enjoy a festive atmosphere such as a fair.

We will introduce you to the most emblematic places of the capital, as well as our favorite spots that not everyone is aware of, especially if they are not from here.

You will be able to enjoy the San Rafael Bridge and visit the outskirts of the Mosque , learn about its history from a very comfortable perspective through our comfortable horse-drawn carriages from our own center equestrian.

Always respecting the needs of our horses , we try to give you the best possible experience. We have professionals highly qualified when dealing with this faithful companion on the road, as well as to provide the necessary information when making the route in the car.

If you are passionate about the equestrian world, it is a perfect opportunity to do tourism in a special way. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know one of the cities with the most history in southern Spain.