Our horses are locally bred, Cruzado português, sturdy and well natured. They are ideally suited to both the undulating countryside and the wide open sands of our beaches. They cope well with the occasional summer heat wave and have no problems with our mild winter climes. The Cruzado Português has developed from a time honoured blend of the pure bred Lusitano and the more temperamental Arab. Strong and intelligent, they will pull all day but still respond sensitively to the most demanding rider.

Their helpers.

Our team at the Quinta da Horta and the New Forest Lodge have grown up with our horses; some were born at the Quinta and we have all become firm friends over the years, despite occasional differences. We believe that our horses probably know the land better than us and we are not afraid to occasionally let the horse choose the path.

For all of us at the Lodge, our horses are a way of life, not a job. We all enjoy riding and driving and look forward to sharing our corner of paradise with you.

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What else would you like to know about?

The horses and their helpers

Carriage-driving courses

Short/Day adventure rides

riding holidays

other activities

Accommodation

Creating your own equestrian event

Flora and fauna

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