Monte Velho - Portugal

Monte Velho

5 star rating   25 September 2025

Maddy who has been on 3 In The Saddle rides. My third visit, another really lovely experience | Bernardo was excellent as a trainer - really went the extra mile, I can’t commend him enough
I didn't have Teresa this time
The young male trainer - I had two lessons and I think he needs more experience and better English.
Unfortunately they had a lot of lame horses (and some of the new ones are struggling to adjust to the school) so the range of horses available was reduced. However they did their best to match you with horses to improve your riding.
I loved my last two lessons on El Rei - with Bernardo absolutely excellent.
They are missing the leadership from Anne-Sylvie I feel.


The Riding

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The Accommodation

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All top class - very good for Gluten free


Before Your Holiday

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Feel comfortable about your transfers and what to expect?
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Monte Velho is a beautiful place and a dressage enthusiast heaven