The Warneyswhip classical riding tour is a culmination of the last 15 years of my life. I moved to Portugal in 2009 and fell in love with the Lusitano horse and the Portuguese classical trainers. I competed internationally on my lusitano Stallion Batialo across Europe, and during this time I was lucky enough to meet and have lessons with some of the best classical masters and horse people in the world. I often thought, how lucky I was, and how great it would be if other riders were offered that same chance.

The Warneyswhip Classical Riding Tour is unique in that we design every tour to each rider and group. We keep the groups small to allow enough private lesson time for each rider, and we pair the riding with what is happening in the equestrian world in Portugal at the time.

The group members so far have all been so incredibly positive about their experience, with feedback like “best lesson of my life”, and “most memorable day of my life”, it feels like we are getting it right!

So often people pay to go to the other side of the world to ride school horses with average trainers. If you want to go on an adventure why not do it with the best classical masters in the world! We run tours all year round so please send us an email with your ideal dates and we can start planning your dream riding holiday!

Below is a published article that featured in Equestrian Life magazine Australia, written by one of the tour participants in 2023. It gives a really great insight into the running of the tour and what a unique opportunity it is.

https://eqlifemag.com.au/issues/issue-97/on-cloud-nine-in-portugal/

TOUR OPTIONS

10-Day Classical Riding Group Tour

• 4-star accommodation by the ocean

• Continental breakfast daily

• Private lessons with a selection of Portugal’s finest classical masters

• A lesson over obstacles with the three-time Working Equitation World Champion

• Guided tour of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art

• Beach trail ride

• Fado dinner and live music

• Cultural tour of Sintra and/or Lisbon

• Private airport transfers

• Guided transfers to and from lessons and activities

5-Day Working Equitation Intensive

• 6 nights’ 4-star accommodation

• Breakfast daily

• Two lessons per day with the three-time Working Equitation World Champion

• Lessons on horses currently in training with the World Champion

• The opportunity to observe him in action and watch the training of his team

• Private airport transfers• Daily transfer to the riding centre

5-Day Pedro Torres Exclusive Luxury Tour

• 6 nights’ 5-star accommodation in one of Portugal’s leading luxury resort hotels

• Continental Breakfast daily

• Two private lessons per day with Pedro Torres (on the resort grounds)

• The opportunity to stay and learn alongside Pedro Torres and his team over five days

• The opportunity to observe Pedro Torres in action and watch his training

• Remedial massage

• Golf course access (on the resort grounds) for non-riding partners

• Private airport transfers