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Marche Showjumping Centre

Overview

This destination offers professional flatwork and show-jumping training on quality horses. The head trainer is a highly qualified and professional Belgian trainer who speaks English, French, German, Flemish and Italian. Please note that you will be required to provide a video of you riding and to t…

Highlights

  • Professional show-jumping tuition
  • Quality warmblood horses
  • Beautiful accommodation with swimming pool and jacuzzi
  • Plenty for non-riders to do in the surrounding area
  • Week-long or weekend options

Essential Facts

  • 1 itinerary available
  • Max 4 riders per group (8 in camp)
  • Average of 2 hours riding per day
  • Weight limit: 85 kg / 190 lbs / 13 stone 7 lbs

Description

This destination offers professional flatwork and show-jumping training on quality horses. The head trainer is a highly qualified and professional Belgian trainer who speaks English, French, German, Flemish and Italian. Please note that you will be required to provide a video of you riding and to take a call with the instructor prior to booking - this is to ensure that they are able to provide a suitable horse for you and meet expectations.

There are 30 acres of riding facility with unobstructed panoramic views of the stunning Marche countryside and town of Fermo. The riding facilities include two quartz sand arenas - a 60x30m outdoor and a 50x25m indoor as well as a 20m lunging pen, stables and paddocks. The quality Warmblood horses are prepared for you by a team of grooms so you can focus on learning and improving.

Each day you have two hours of riding, split into two separate lessons. You ride either individually or in small groups of similar ability riders.

Your stylish accommodation is based in a beautifully restored period building and offers double en-suite bedrooms or larger apartments. The landscaped gardens, pool and outdoor jacuzzi are the perfect place for relaxing after your rides. Meals and drinks are not included, but can be purchased on site or you can head out and sample the wonderful local cuisine at nearby restaurants and cafe's.

This the perfect location for groups which include non-riders because the Adriatic coast is only 12km drive away with the beaches of Porto San Giorgio or 60km to Portonovo and Monte Conero, and there are also golf courses in the area as well as beautiful historic towns and villages to explore.

Horses & Riding

Tack

You ride in quality English tack.

Horses

Quality Belgian Warmbloods who are already capable at flatwork and jumping. They range from 15.2 - 17.2 hands.

Riding

There is 1 itinerary:

  • Show Jumping Programme is a based ride

Ages

13 years and older for riding but no age limit for non-riders

Health

General good health

Weight

85 kg / 190 lbs / 13 stone 7 lbs

Food & Accommodation

Food

Meals are not included but you can choose to eat either at the club house restaurant or to dine out in local restaurants. There are also self catering facilities including a BBQ if you wish to prepare your own meals.

As an example, meal prices range from 15-20 euro per person for breakfast or 30-50 euro per person for lunch/dinner.

Accommodation

Most guests will be accommodated in the Guesthouse, which is immediately next to the equestrian centre and comprises a 140m2 apartment with two en-suite bedrooms. It is fully air-conditioned and just a short walk from the main Country Club where you can use the club house and swimming pool (open April - Sept). There is also indoor and outdoor WiFi coverage.

For larger groups, there is also a 3 bedroom duplex country house which can sleep 8 guests; and for couples who require privacy there is a Garden Suite which is partially underground and lower garden level. There is supplement payable for upgrading to the suite or taking private residency of an apartment.

Itineraries

Show Jumping Programme Standard / Luxury accommodation.

Other Activities

There is plenty to entertain non-riders in the area, such as the towns of Fermo, Macerata and Ascoli Piceno. The beaches of Porto San Giorgio are only 12km drive away and there is an 18 hole golf course 60km away.

There are frequent culinary festivals (the olive oil is particularly favoured), historic parades, theatres and music events, fine art and antiques fairs. For the keen shoppers there are designer factory outlets such as Prada, Todd's, Paciotti and Nero Giardini about 30 mins drive away.

Sandy beaches, yacht marina, clay tennis courts and 9 hole golf courses are just 15 minutes drive away.

Travel

The closest airport is Ancona (airport code AOI) which is only 80km from the resort. Alternatively, Rome Fiumincino (airport code FCO) is 270km away and Bologna (airport code BLK) is 280km away.

We recommend hiring a car and driving yourself so you have the flexibility to explore the local area when not riding. However airport transfers can be arranged for extra cost.

Itinerary & Pricing

Day 1 - Arrival

Riding: No riding.

Arrive and settle in to your accommodation. Check-in is from 2pm.

Week-long (6 night) stays arrive on a Sunday, whilst weekend (3 night) stays arrive on a Thursday. You will have a chance to meet with your instructor to discuss what you wish to achieve during your stay.

If arriving on a Thursday then you have your first lesson this afternoon, but if arriving on a Sunday there is no riding today.

Days 2 to 5

Riding: 2 hours

You will have two lessons every full day. The week programme includes ten lessons and the weekend programme includes five lessons.

You will start with flatwork and small jumps and the level of difficult will be increased during your stay depending on your ability and wishes. Technicality will also develop, with more obstacles, different distances and courses as your skills improve.

Lessons are in small groups of similar ability riders.

In the summer your lessons with be in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat of the day.

When not riding you can relax in the landscaped gardens, enjoy the pool or watch other lessons. Alternatively, if you have a hire car you can explore the local area.

Day 6 - Departure

Riding: No riding.

You should check out by 11am.

If you arrived on a Thursday but were too late for a lesson that afternoon then you will be offered a final lesson this morning. You will be able to freshen up in the clubhouse before departing.

Experience Intermediate / Experienced

You should be capable in walk, trot and canter but do not need to have prior jumping experience. There are horses for experienced riders but also horses suitable for those who are new to jumping. Please note that you will be asked to provide a short video clip of yourself riding and to have a call with the instructor, prior to booking, to ensure that they have a suitable horse for you and that they can meet expectations.
Minimum group size 1
Maximum group size 4
Accommodation for up to 8.
Departure windows

At any time during: Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023  (Arrival Sunday for week stays or Thursday for weekends)

Pricing

2023
Rider, 6 nights, sharing		 £2120 $2580 €2435
2023
Non-Rider, 6 nights, sharing		 £1030 $1255 €1185
2023
Rider, 3 nights, sharing		 £1250 $1520 €1435
2023
Non-Rider, 3 nights, sharing		 £650 $795 €750
Included Accommodation, riding tuition, use of on-site facilities such as swimming pool
Not included Flights, transfers, meals, drinks, insurance, personal expenses, tips

Extras

2023 - Accommodation Upgrade (3 nights) £335 $410 €390
Paid to Far and Ride
Supplement to upgrade to private apartment (per person sharing)
2023 - Accommodation Upgrade (6 nights) £570 $695 €660
Paid to Far and Ride
Supplement to upgrade to private apartment (per person sharing)
2023 - Single Supplement (3 nights) £192 $230 €220
Paid to Far and Ride
2023 - Single Supplement (6 nights) £285 $345 €330
Paid to Far and Ride
Note: All programmes and itineraries are weather dependent; in the face of adverse, or unexpected, weather conditions reasonable attempts will be made to provide equivalent riding. All programmes are accurate at the time of writing. However, the team may adapt or modify details, whilst aiming to provide a similar experience.