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Thank you Francisco for a wonderfull week at Quinta do Archi...
From Martina Wessels (Holland) on 22-05-2009
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GUEST INTERVIEWS JUNE 2010
Published on 10-07-2010

We asked 2 of our recent guests to say a few words about their holiday week at Archino: Brian Greenway did a 6 day dressage course and Jennifer Harnett did a 6 day work-in-hand course. It was a week full of learning and laughter…sharing the passion with great people. Thank you both… and not forgetting Brian’s wife Jennifer, who came along as a non-riding guest and entertained us all along the way…may we see you all again here one day.

Brian Greenway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDcjDnyljwE

Jennifer Harnett http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tzF9mVI97E

HORSEHERO VISIT 13THMAY 2010
Published on 07-10-2010

Fiona and Claire from www.horsehero.com made their first trip overseas to film Francisco at work on 13th May 2010. They have produced 3 videos so far covering a little of the work-in-hand and under saddle training from novice to advanced. Check out their website…they have many instructional videos and articles from professional equestrians. You can subscribe to view all the videos for a small annual fee or you can have a free taster. Here is our own clip of the action on the day. Featured horses : Alecrim, Unico and Ramalhete.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmS6kQvyHCM

FIRST FESTIVAL of the IBERIAN HORSE
FIRST FESTIVAL of the IBERIAN HORSE
Published on 14-06-2010

D. Francisco de Bragança will be appearing at the

1st FESTIVAL OF THE IBERIAN HORSE - 20th June 2010

·       Master Class showing in-hand work - Display Arena 12 noon/ 2.30pm

·        One to One Training sessionsridden or in-hand - throughout the show

Clinics are up to 30 mins and are at a special Festival price of £29.38 (£25+ plus VAT)

Bookings and further information about the show

http://www.pachesham.com/1st-festival-of-the-iberian-horse---20th-june-2010-pc196.htm

Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0AL

+44 (0) 1372 - 377 888

 

THE FIRST FOAL OF THE YEAR
THE FIRST FOAL OF THE YEAR
Published on 30-04-2010
Fadista born on Tuesday 20th April 2010. Seen here at 4 days old. Mother Severa. First time father Ramalhete.
OUR GUESTS MARCH 2010
OUR GUESTS MARCH 2010
Published on 04-08-2010

Here are some clips of our guests to give you a taste of the lessons here at Quinta do Archino during March 2010. Featured horses are: Ramalhete, Unico, Lampeao, Zacarias, Alecrim, Xaquir and Acarus. A special thank you to those guests who allowed us to broadcast footage of themselves to the world via youtube: Graham Glockling LVO, Victoria Stockton, Juliet Seiden, Teresa Burton, Alison Walck and Donald Fraser.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aql2eJYL2Yo

HACKING OUT ON THE FARM
HACKING OUT ON THE FARM
Published on 02-04-2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1FzlVZiFwg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAo4OB-wWM&feature=channel

Another new course for 2010: Quinta do Archino with it's endless sandy tracks, gentle hills, woods and tranquil rivers is the perfect location to ride out on a well schooled Lusitano. Guests can now simply enjoy hacking out or can combine with dressage lessons...anything is possible!

GOLEGA HORSE FAIR 2009
GOLEGA HORSE FAIR 2009
Published on 29-01-2010

A very warm thank you to our guests who joined us on our first Golega Horse Fair Package and to the 30 friends who attended the dinner on the day of Sao Martinho.. Francisco and Unico received much attention during their daily riding displays. Zacarias coped superbly with his Golega debut ridden by Diogo. Xaquir showed off his new working equitation skills ridden by Nuno. 
Many new friends visited our stables and we hope to welcome some of you to Quinta do Archino in 2010.
FRANCISCO JOINS FACEBOOK
FRANCISCO JOINS FACEBOOK
Published on 07-12-2009

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1728&id=100000443480072&l=2e961d2a8c

Francisco de Bragança has joined facebook and invites all friends to join him.

This is a great way to 

  • keep in touch and exchange ideas
  • find more like-minded friends
  • display more photos which are easier to view

 

NO MORE PAIN FOR PÁSCOA
NO MORE PAIN FOR PÁSCOA
Published on 02-12-2009

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1626&id=100000443480072&l=a37bd38efe

With great sadness we must tell you that dear Páscoa lost his fight for life early on the morning of Thursday 22nd October 2009. He was with those who loved him to the end. A very special and sensitive boy… his footfalls so light you felt like you were riding on a cloud.

This is one of the last photographs of him, taken in May this year by Diane Von Schoen…showing his elegant and effortless passage.  Never forgotten.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Published on 29-10-2009
  • "Finding Lightness" - Dressage Today magazine - August 2005
  • "A Journey to Portugal" - Practical Horseman magazine -
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