Granxa do Souto

Granxa do Souto is an equestrian center that organizes all kinds of activities related to the horse world. Our facilities are located in a privileged environment, on the V alle del Río Mera, between Estaca de Bares and Cabo Ortegal. We have been offering service to grassroots sport since 1999 and during this time we have held more than 20 regional jumping competitions. Currently we have more than 50 federated riders and amazons.

Activities

• Horse riding: We have different types of horse riding. So you can enjoy a walk from 50 minutes, 1h 30min, 3h through the forests that surround the farm, the river, waterfalls, apple orchards and mills or you can enjoy our special half-day routes with food included by the "Mountains of La Niebla "or even two days long, being able to visit such emblematic places as San Andrés de Teixido; to Herbeira, the highest cliffs in Continental Europe and the Sierra de la Capelada.
• Riding classes: We teach beginners and advanced riding classes in the styles of English dressage or dressage. Our classes are adapted to all levels and ages, from 3 years of age. For this we have qualified teachers with long experience in the equestrian sector. In addition, we have both indoor and outdoor courts.
• Intensive riding courses with accommodation: If you are passionate about horses, we will take care of making you an intensive riding course tailored to your needs, with the people of your choice. Minimum group 5 people.
• Family weekends: Spend a weekend at our Casa de la Granja attending daily horse riding lessons for the whole family and you can also enjoy a nature workshop on native fauna and flora.
• Equestrian and nature camps: Girls and boys enjoy some exciting days with our horses, with the garden and the rest of the farm animals, attending daily riding classes and participating in other activities such as surfing, canoeing and hiking trails.
• Canoe rental
• Bike rental

Qualified professionals:

Accredited by the Royal Spanish Horse Riding Federation supported, in addition, by English-speaking personnel with specific knowledge of equestrian activities.

Additional facilities:

In addition, we also have other facilities such as terrace and garden, nature classroom, fronton, playground, playground and we have different types of accommodation:hostel and rental house.

Farm animals:

We have different types of animals, ducks, goats, cows, rabbits and chickens of different breeds. We also have Orejas, our very nice donkey and a beautiful dwarf pony called Flicka.

If you are interested in delving into the world of horse riding and nature ....

Get in touch with Granxa doSouto!

In the Granxa do Souto Equestrian Camps , we receive campers in the summer period between the ages between 8 and 17 years old . The first two shifts of 8 days each are for ages between 8 to 13 years and the third shift with a duration of 15 days is indicated for girls / os 13 to 17 years old.

These are days for girls, boys and adolescents to enjoy in our natural environment the experience of a family camp and with a unique environment. At Granxa do Souto they will learn to interact with horses in a pleasant environment in the hands of people with extensive experience in the world of horse riding and education.

Some of our qualities:

- Individual treatment: we admit a maximum of 22 participants per shift seeking personalized attention according to the needs of our campers.

- Daily activities based on horse riding, taking into account the level of the students. We will take part in theoretical classes, we will put the newly acquired knowledge into practice, we will go out on the road and we will learn how to feed and care for equines. There will also be time to play on horseback.

- Complementary active sports: during the camping days we will dedicate a space to try surfing, trekking or canoeing. We will organize marches at night and we will take advantage of corporal expression by working on our creativity.

- Learning the English language: with the support of our "working students" we will practice English in some of the activities led by native students with experience in horse riding.

With this program we seek to reinforce the values in boys and girls such as companionship, respect for diversity and their autonomy.

Upcoming dates: from June 30 to July 7 and from July 8 to the 15th of this month (both for ages between 8 and 13 years old.

For ages 13 to 17 it will be from July 17 to 30.

Do not wait to stay if you place and ask us for information about the conditions. Registration before April 30.

One of the most successful activities in Granxa do Souto are our horse riding routes.

At Granxa do Souto we propose you various routes on horseback in time and in route.

Routes: In these routes we will go through the forested surroundings of the farm, enjoying the views of the valley, bordering the Mera River, visiting its waterfalls and abandoned mills, crossing bucolic apple orchards and trying to spot roe deer, wild boar , foxes and other native fauna very present in our region. The duration of the routes is diverse, from 50 min to 3h on the simplest routes of difficulty.

Special routes: This new activity proposes, for people experienced in equestrian riding, an exclusive adventure. We propose routes of half a day, a full day and even two days with overnight stay during the route, visiting historical and legendary places. The itinerary will consist (depending on the chosen route) in touring the Fog Mountains, enjoying the spectacular highest cliffs in continental Europe, A Herbeira, getting to know the holy pilgrimage town of San Andrés de Teixido, wrapped in an infinity of legends. and visit the wonderful Cabo Ortegal, meeting point between the Cantabrian Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Material

The farm will provide the protective helmet that is mandatory both during the classes and during the routes. It is necessary to bring suitable footwear: boots or sports shoes and long pants.

Professional team

The routes will be directed by professionals graduated from the Royal Spanish Horse Riding Federation and by Working Students, English-speaking exchange students, specialized in the equestrian sector.

Learning to ride a horse is much more than a discipline, it is a way of life that at Granxa do Souto we want you to understand from the first minute you are by our side. Our equestrian center , located on the outskirts of the Coruña town of Ortigueira , is perfect for developing this sport with all the guarantees for the student and the horse.

We have a group of professional horsemen certified by the Galician Equestrian Federation who will be in charge of giving the best training to all students, focusing on the experience and quality of each one of them, starting from the base.

Our facilities have a covered track and three exteriors of different types of soil such as sand and geotextile.

You will be able to opt for different types of riding lessons , according to your preferences and what you are looking to achieve. But the most important thing you should know is that there is no specific time to learn to ride.

• Group . In this modality there will only be a maximum of 6 horses on the track to pay maximum attention to each student. You can purchase a voucher for 10 classes, 5 or individual classes.

• Individual . Perfect for those who want an exclusive class with the teacher.

• Extracurricular . An option that we give for students from nearby schools who at the end of their school day want to go to riding class.

• Horse riding baptism . Regardless of your age, this option is ideal for those who want to get in touch with the horses, first having an approach with them and then taking a walk on their back along the Mera River.

• Therapy. We will work with the animal the stimulation or rehabilitation necessary for health problems that have to do with psychology

• Clinics . Oriented to perfect the level of riding in any modality such as dressage, jumping, cross or equine hairdressing.