Doma Vaquera internship in Andalusia in the Sierra de Andujar.
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Doma vaquera is an equestrian activity which, according to the Royal Spanish Riding Federation, consists of successively performing a series of exercises taken from those performed in the field to work with cattle. This is the typical Andalusian type of riding, where you work with the 2 reins in one hand, and with quick starts and stops, essential for working with "corrida" bulls. This type of riding was introduced by the Spaniards to America and inspired "western dressage".
José Maria, farrier by profession for 30 years, but rider by vocation from an early age: he has developed a breeding business and is dedicated to the preparation of leisure horses and "doma vaquera" dressage. A passionate about horses but also about sharing with riders!
In order to be able to visit the region during your free afternoons, we recommend that you rent a car to visit Cordoba, Seville and Jaén, discovering a region of Andalusia rich in culture, landscapes and gastronomy.
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DOMA VAQUERA INTERNSHIP IN ANDALUSIA
INDICATIVE PROGRAM *
Day 1 - Sunday: Arrival in Andalusia. Meeting at your accommodation in the late afternoon or free transfer from Andújar station. Dinner and night in a hotel in the Jewish quarter of Arjona.
Day 2 - Monday: At 9 am, after breakfast, transfer to the riding school. Presentation of the horses and explanation of the program by your instructor. Visit of the ranch and breeding. Beginning of your equestrian course:
- Know the harness of the doma vaquera dressage
- Arena lessons, discovery of doma vaquera dressage
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Transfer to Arjona. Free afternoon. Dinner and night at the hotel in Arjona.
Day 3 - Tuesday: At 9am, after breakfast, transfer to the riding school. On the program this morning:
- Braids and hairstyles typical of doma vaquera training
- The knot of doma vaquera.
- Courses in arena deepening of the work of the day before in doma vaquera
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Transfer to Arjona. Free afternoon. Dinner and night at the hotel in Arjona.
Day 4 - Wednesday: At 9 am, after breakfast, transfer to the riding school. On the program this morning:
- Courses in arena: lateral work, foot changes, doma vaquera training exercises.
- Country trail ride
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Transfer to Arjona. Free afternoon. Dinner and night at the hotel in Arjona.
Day 5 - Thursday: At 9am, after breakfast, transfer to the riding school. On the program this morning:
- Review of your learning of the first days in doma vaquera
- Advanced dressage course
- Country trail ride
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Transfer to Arjona. Free afternoon. Dinner and night at the hotel in Arjona.
Day 6 - Friday: At 9am, after breakfast, transfer to the riding school. On the program this morning:
- Advanced dressage course doma vaquera
- Country trail ride
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Transfer to Arjona. Free afternoon. Dinner and night at the hotel in Arjona.
Day 7 - Saturday: End of your stay in Andalusia. Free transfer to Andújar station.
* Indicative itinerary.
MEETING:
Sunday late afternoon at your hotel. Free transfer from Andújar station.
DEPARTURE:
Saturday after breakfast or in the morning. Free transfer to Andújar station.
COMING BY PLANE:
Seville Airport:
By car: 2 hours.
By train: Train from Seville station to Córdoba, then train or bus to Andújar. Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Málaga Airport:
By car: 2 1/4 hours.
By train: Train from Málaga station to Córdoba then train or bus to Andújar. Duration: 3 1/4 hours
Madrid Airport:
By car: 3 hours
By train: Train from Madrid to Córdoba then train or bus to Andújar. Duration: 3 hours 40
POSSIBLE PAID TRANSFERS:
- Malaga airport €260 per car to share and per trip. Maximum 4 passengers.
- Córdoba Station: 100€ per car to share and per trip. Maximum 4 passengers.
Transfers payable directly on site.
TRAINS:
You can see the schedules on: https://www.renfe.com/es/en/viajar/informacion-util/horarios
BUSES:
See the websites: www.busbud.com, www.alsa.es, www.omio.com.
CAR RENTAL:
In order to be able to visit the region during your free afternoons, we recommend a car rental which will allow you to visit Cordoba, Seville and Jaén, to discover a region of Andalusia rich in culture, landscapes and gastronomy. Rentals are particularly advantageous in Spain, especially on the site www.autoeurope.fr.
FLIGHTS:
Flights are not included in our rates because it is generally more interesting to book your flights yourself, a flight package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or offer you a trip with transport included on request: free service.
RIDING LEVEL: 
Riders should be balanced and comfortable at the walk, trot and canter, and it is an advantage to know basic lateral movements, such as shoulder-in. Although the school horses are all very well trained, calm and safe, it is compulsory to wear a helmet.
GROUPS:
After an assessment, riders are divided into groups of 1-4 based on their skill level and experience, to ensure that each rider receives appropriate individual attention from the instructor.
RYTHM:
Daily morning lessons of 3 hours with trail rides at the end of the week. Classes in English or Spanish.
INSTRUCTOR:
José Maria, farrier by profession for 30 years, but rider by vocation from an early age: he has developed a breeding business and is dedicated to the preparation of leisure horses and "doma vaquera" dressage. A passionate about horses but also about sharing with riders!
HORSES:
The center has beautiful purebred Spanish and Hispano-Arab horses trained at the Doma Vaquera.
TACK:
Doma Vaquera saddles.
ACCOMMODATION: 
All nights in a comfortable hotel located in the historic center of Arjona and the old Jewish quarter. A charming themed hotel with Andalusian decoration. The hotel has a garden and a terrace. The rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a patio (with supplement).
The facility provides daily transfers between the hotel and the equestrian facilities located 2 km away.
MEALS:
This stay is offered either on a half-board basis (dinners & breakfats included), breakfasts and dinners are taken daily at your hotel. You can enjoy lunches (not included) in the local restaurants.
Or nights & breakfasts "B&B" (just breakfats included). You can enjoy lunches (not included) in the local restaurants in the village and, dinners (not included) in the local restaurants or at the hotel.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
Standard bedroom for 2 people nights & breakfats: 1250 €
Standard bedroom for 2 people half board: 1600 €
Non-rider with rider(s): 750 € in standard bedroom for 2 people nights & breakfats
Non-rider with rider(s): 900 € in standard bedroom for 2 people half board
Single bedroom supplement *: 250 €
Application fee: 15 €
* If you want a shared room and we do not have a rider registered to share, the “single room” supplement is payable and refunded if a person registers also wishing to share.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Rental of the equipped horse, instructor, 5 lessons and trail rides of approximately 3 hours, accommodation, evening meals (half board), 1 drink during dinners (1 glass of wine), breakfasts, daily transfers between the hotel and the equestrian facilities, transfers from/to the train station of Andújar, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator surety.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, lunches, dinners (night & breakfast option), drinks, possible visits, tips, travel to and from Andújar, everything that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) is compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS:
Flights to Andalusia are not included because it is more interesting to book directly, a transport package included sometimes costs more with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates (free service) or to offer you a transport trip included on request.
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It was wonderful !!!! The instructor is very invested in helping the student get things correct, horses great, village fantastic workers in the barn outstandingly friendly.
Thank you for your connection that allowed you to offer this. I want to return next year! The hotel is great - clean, quiet, modern and in a great location. There are lots of historic things to see in the village and in other villages. The host contacted a tour guide so that I could learn about the village (I asked and there was no problem, and I was contacted by the guide within a couple hours) The village. Dates back to the Bronze Age !