Rider's comments

via Facebook - in English: "Dear Miranda, dear Giles! Just 2 weeks back at home and everyday life has taken control way too fast again ;-) But the memories remain very much alive and they magically bring a smile to my lips every time! I really thoroughly enjoyed the days I spent with you - it's such a peaceful place, a little oasis, which you have built there. Your warmth and the family atmosphere make it very easy to feel at home and to enjoy the holiday to the fullest. The rides were lots of fun and the surrounding countryside is really beautiful and impressive. Yet most impressive of all, were still your horses!! They are not only very sweet and accessible, well schooled and in the best condition, but I was tremendously surprised at how surefooted and brave they are - I felt in good hands on top of Gitana in every situation :-) Thank you very much - thanks a lot - and I hope we shall meet again!! Happy birthday, ursi from Vienna"

via Facebook - in English: Dear Miranda, dear Giles ! I would like to thank you once more for the beautiful days we spent with you. I have never encountered such well cared for horses in Spain, so well guided and led with a soft hand. Bravo ! The rides were varied and really at least 4 hours long - very relaxing, as long as my back stayed supple :-) I really enjoyed your warmth and hospitality. Thank you both and I wish you lots of energy to make many other guests happy also. Thank you so much and warm greetings from Zürich, Mirjam

All of your horses have such wonderful personalities and they all really enjoyed their work which was lovely to see. The rides varied each day, with each one showing stunning scenery and having lots of opportunities for faster paces. The food was absolutely delicious and you catered very well for intolerances and dislikes ! The Andalusian horse show on Thursday was a breathtaking example of Spanish riding and it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended, non-riders included ! You both really went the extra mile to make my holiday the best it could be and even when the unfortunate weather conditions meant that we could not go on our usual morning ride, you organised a private show of a Spanish stallion trainer which was incredibly inspirational. Overall, I want to say a huge thank you because I had the best week of my life and made memories that I will treasure forever. You will definitely be seeing me again next year !

• gute Tempi – beschaulich oder auch konzentriert im Schritt, dann locker im Trab über längere oder kürzere Strecken und dann auch mal im flotten Galopp, manchmal sogar mit Endspurt – da war die kleine Nieves ganz gross!
• abwechslungsreiche Landschaften mit grandioser Aussicht, die auf dem Pferderücken eindrücklich wahrgenommen werden können: romantische Flusslandschaften mit grossen Eukalyptusbäumen und grünem Grund, Olivenhaine, wunderbar duftende Orangenhaine, auch schon vereinzelt blühende Mandelbäume, ein Pinienwald, Berge und Täler ….
• das tolle Appartement „El Molino“ mit grosszügigen Räumen, geschmackvoll renoviert und eingerichtet, angenehm geheizt und mit viel warmem Wasser
• das feine Essen mit schmackhaften und gesunden Tapas und abwechslungsreichen Nachtessen mit lokalen Zutaten, immer frisch zubereitet von Miranda
• Überraschungen wie der Besuch der Hengste im Centro Ecuestre El Rocío oder die Einladung zum Neujahrsessen
• und natürlich Ihr beide: mit grossem Einsatz und viel Geduld habt Ihr die Pferde ausgezeichnet auf ihre Aufgabe vorbereitet, und mit viel Engagement kümmert ihr Euch um die Gäste. Ihr habt alles daran gesetzt, dass diese Ferien zu meinen schönsten Ferien gehören. Das ist Euch gelungen.

Diese Zeit wird mir immer in bester Erinnerung bleiben! Herzlichen Dank! Andrea aus Bern (Schweiz)"
In English:
"Dear Miranda dear Giles, Thank you for the beautiful days we spent during New Years 2015/2016. They were two wonderful riding weeks with you. Everything worked perfectly:
• healthy, well trained and willing horses, who moved with great surefootedness through all kinds of situations. Nieves (only small but woho !) always gave me a good feeling, if we were crossing a river or climbing or descending a steep hill side or even on the roads, she always gave her best; • good rythm, looking around but also concentrated in walk, then going in a nice loose trot over shorter and longer distances and then again a nice forward going canter, sometimes even with a speed-up at the end – then Nieves was really big !;
• varied countryside with great views best taken in from horse back, romantic river country with huge Eucalyptus trees and lots of green olive orchards, wonderfully fragranced orange groves and even the odd early pink blossomed almond tree, pine forest, valleys and mountains;
• the fantastic apartment “El Molino” with its beautiful windows, so tastefully renovated and decorated, well heated and with lots of warm water;
• the good food , with tasty and healthy Tapas and varied evening meals with local ingredients and all freshly prepared by Miranda;
• Surprises like a visit to the stallions of Centro Ecuestre El Rocio or the invitation to a New Year’s day restaurant meal;
• and of course you two with great dedication and lots of patience, you have prepared your horses excellently for their task and with lots of engagement you look after your guests. You have done your utmost to make this holiday one of my best holidays. You have succeeded.
This time will always remain a fondest memory. Thank you very much ! Andrea from Bern (Switzerland)"