Day 1: Arrival in Agadir
Upon arrival at Agadir airport, you will be greeted and transferred by taxi to the ranch. Upon arrival at the ranch, you will discover an oasis of greenery where you will spend the week. You can enjoy the gardens and terraces with views of the sea and mountains. You will have the opportunity to meet the team and the horses while enjoying delicious Moroccan tea.
Day 2: Discovering the Horses and the Region
After a hearty breakfast, horse preparation begins around 9:30 a.m. You will go on an outdoor horseback ride, allowing you to discover the horses and the surroundings. Lunch will be served at the ranch, where you can enjoy typical Moroccan cuisine in the shade of the gardens.
In the afternoon, you will have another horseback ride, either exploring the inland areas or enjoying a small gallop on the beach. After each riding session (approximately 2 hours), you will participate in the care and grooming of the horses. In the evening, you can relax on the terraces or go admire the sunset from the dune overlooking the nearby beach.
Day 3: Horseback Riding Techniques and Positions for Endurance Riding
The morning begins with a lesson in the arena to provide you with advice on the position and balance necessary to cover long distances with your horse. After the lesson, you will go on an outdoor ride with your horse for a well-deserved relaxation.
Lunch will be served at the ranch. In the afternoon, you will ride again, this time exploring the mountains to put into practice the lessons from the morning on more varied terrain.
Day 4: Knowledge and Veterinary Monitoring of the Horse during an Endurance Race
Introduction to the Vet-Gate. Explanation and observation of the checkpoint points. You will learn to observe the desired qualities of an endurance horse and evaluate your horse's fatigue level. Upon returning from the morning ride, you will participate in taking your horse's vital signs, including listening to its heart rate with a stethoscope. You will also learn how to present your horse for the veterinary check-up.
In the afternoon, you will put into practice the endurance riding positions and techniques for longer durations at various gaits.
Day 5: Endurance Loop Reconnaissance for the Day
You will embark on a full-day ride to familiarize yourself with the course for the following day's endurance race at a relaxed pace. It will be a beautiful day that allows you to discover the mountains overlooking the coast and enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the region, with a picnic in the shade of the argan trees.
Day 6: 40-km Endurance Race Simulation
The departure time is scheduled based on the tide schedule to allow for gaits on the beach. After the start control, you will embark on a 40-km race with sustained gaits whenever the terrain allows. Midway through the race, you will arrive at the Vet-Gate, a moment of recovery for both riders and horses.
Before continuing, you will present your horse for a check-up of all vital signs to ensure it can continue the effort. Upon returning to the ranch, which serves as the finish line of the race, you will once again present your horse for a final check- up after the exertion. Following the intense effort, special attention will be given to the care of the horses.
Day 7: Recovery
The day after the race, you will take your horses for a walk on the beach to aid in their physical recovery. The saltwater and waves have a therapeutic effect on their limbs.
For the second part of the day, you have two options:
- 1. Go for one last horseback ride
- 2. Enjoy a free afternoon with the opportunity to go to the beach, relax with a massage, or visit Mirleft to pick up some souvenirs
Day 8: Return Flight from Agadir
Transfer to Agadir airport and return flight with your mind filled with beautiful memories.
Riding information
- No hard suitcase but small light bags
- No children under the age of 15, unless confirmed but to be confirmed with us in advance.
- The program and layout can be adapted according to the level of the riders, the weather conditions, and the constant improvements made to these courses.
- It is important for the trainees to immerse themselves in the ranch life to truly appreciate the daily equestrian routine and participate in the various tasks that passionate riders undertake. However, this is at the discretion of each individual.