also offers a number of other tuition opportunities across Europe.
Unicorn TrailsRural Ireland offers a tranquil setting for horse riding and Castle
The Sardinian Country Retreat (https://www.unicorntrails.
com/europe/italy/sardiniancountryretreat/) offers the perfect
combination of stunning Italian scenery and world class show
jumping tuition. This idyllic, family run country retreat is situated
between the Montiferru Mountain range and the Sardinian
coastline, offering experiences for riders of all ages and abilities.
You’ll find world-renowned dressage tuition at Escola de
Equitaçao de Alcainça in Portugal (https://www.unicorntrails.
com/europe/portugal/alcaincaclassicaldressage/), where riders
have access to the centre’s senior instructor, George Malleroni,
who trained under Portuguese master Nuno Oliveira. If you’re
looking for a taste of Portuguese life, the centre makes an
excellent base for exploring the local area.
Leslie (https://www.unicorntrails.com/europe/ireland/castleleslie/)
in County Monaghan is the ideal place to escape. Surrounded
by rolling hills, parkland and lakes, you’ll have access
to tuition from top competition riders in addition to 300 cross
country jumps.
Finally, the Caledonian Intensive Tuition experience (https://
www.unicorntrails.com/europe/uk/caledonianintensivetuition/)
set in the stunning countryside of the Scottish borders boasts
an intensive course of high quality tuition for adults and children
of all ages and abilities. With BHS trained instructors on site,
riders are able to access dressage, show jumping and crosscountry
training.
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