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, in the V alle of the Mera River, between the Estaca de Bares and Cabo Ortegal. We have been offering service to the base sport since 1999 and during this time we have conducted more than 20 regional jumping competitions. We currently have more than 50 riders and federated Amazons.

Activities

• Horse routes: We have horse routes of different types. So you can enjoy a walk from 50 minutes, 1h 30min, 3h through the forests surrounding the farm, the river, waterfalls, apple and mill fields or you can enjoy our special half-day routes with food included in the "Mountains of the fog "or even two days long, being able to visit places as emblematic as San Andrés de Teixido; to Herbeira, the highest cliffs of Continental Europe and the Sierra de la Capelada.
• Horse riding lessons: We teach horse riding initiation and improvement classes in English dressage or dressage styles. Our classes are adapted to all levels and ages, from 3 years of age. For this we have qualified teachers with a long experience in the equestrian sector. In addition, we have both indoor and outdoor tracks.
• Intensive riding courses with accommodation: If you are passionate about horses, we take care of doing an intensive riding course to suit you, with the people you choose. Minimum group 5 people.
• Family weekends: Spend a weekend at our Farm House attending daily 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 animals on the farm, daily attending riding lessons and participating in other activities such as surfing, canoeing and hiking trails.
• Canoe rental
• Bike rental

Qualified professionals:

Accredited by the Royal Spanish Equestrian Federation supported, in addition, by English-speaking staff with specific knowledge about equestrian activities.

Additional facilities:

In addition, we also have other facilities such as terrace and garden, nature classroom, pediment, 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 races. We also have Ears, our very nice donkey and a beautiful and dwarf pony named Flicka.

If you are interested in entering the world of riding and nature ....

Get in touch with Granxa doSouto!

In the Granxa do Souto Horse Riding Camps , we receive campers in the summer period of 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 lasting 15 days is indicated for children aged <13 years and 17 years old.

They are days for girls, boys and adolescents to enjoy in our natural environment the experience of a family camp and with a unique environment. In Granxa do Souto, they will learn to relate to horses in a pleasant environment in the hands of people with extensive experience in the world of equestrianism 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 students. We will take part in theoretical classes, we will take the newly acquired knowledge into practice, we will go out of the way and know how to feed and care for the horses. There will also be time to play horse.

- Complementary active sports: during the camp days we will dedicate a space to try surfing, trekking or canoeing. We will organize marches at night and take advantage of body 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 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.

For ages 13 to 17, it will be July 17-30.

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 of Granxa do Souto are our horse riding routes.

In Granxa do Souto we propose several routes on horseback in time and in route.

Routes: In these routes we will cross the wooded surroundings of the farm, enjoying the views of the valley, bordering the Mera River, visiting its abandoned waterfalls and mills, crossing bucolic fields of apple trees and trying to spot roe deer, wild boars , 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 raises, for people experienced in equestrian riding, an exclusive adventure. We propose half-day, full-day and even two-day overnight stays along the route, touring historical and legendary places. The itinerary will consist (depending on the route chosen) in touring the Mist Mountains, enjoy the spectacular highest cliffs of continental Europe, A Herbeira, discover the holy pilgrimage town 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 classes and during the routes. It is necessary to bring appropriate footwear: boots or sports shoes and long pants.

Professional team

The routes will be directed by professionals qualified by 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 in Granxa do Souto we want you to understand from the first minute you pass by us. 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 riders entitled by the Galician Horse Riding Federation who will be in charge of giving you the best training to all students, focusing on the experience and quality of each 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 can opt for different types of riding lessons , depending on your preferences and what you are looking to achieve. But the most important thing to know is that there is no specific time to learn to ride.

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

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

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

• Baptism of riding . No matter how old you are, this option is ideal for those who want to get in touch with the horses, having an approach with them first and then taking a ride 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 improve the level of riding in any modality such as dressage, jumping, cross or equine hairdressing.