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HORSE RIDING PROGRAMS IN COSTA RICA
Discover a different kind of horse riding holiday and equestrian retreat in Costa Rica at Finca Soley—combining thoughtful training, highly schooled horses, personalized instruction, and authentic life in the Costa Rican highlands.
Guided by Isa Avendaño’s 25+ years of experience, our programs bring together natural horsemanship, liberty training, and French classical riding. Whether you want to deepen your connection with horses, improve your riding, or experience both approaches, you can choose the program that best matches your interests and goals.
All programs include shared accommodation, freshly prepared meals, and scheduled airport transfers. Private rooms and Equestrian Yoga can be added, subject to availability.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDING PROGRAM
HORSE CONNECTION, LIBERTY & YOGA RETREAT
CONNECT, COMMUNICATE & RIDE IN FREEDOM
Build a true bond with your horse in this one-week natural horsemanship & liberty retreat in the Costa Rican highlands. A transformative experience for beginners and advanced riders alike.
What’s included:
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Groundwork & liberty sessions — learn the horse’s natural language
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Bitless, bareback, and neck-rope riding when suitable
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Option to add daily yoga for balance & body awareness
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Excursions to hot springs, trail ride & local farmers market
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Accommodation, freshly prepared meals, airport transfers, excursions, and entrance fees
A week of connection, balance, and unforgettable memories.
Available Dates
CLASSICAL ART OF RIDING COURSE
RIDE & STAY OR INTENSIVE
Explore the art of French classical riding during a focused one-week course in the Costa Rican highlands. This educational horse riding holiday in Costa Rica welcomes all experience levels, with lessons adapted to each horse-and-rider combination.
Choose your package:
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Ride & Stay: Five small-group riding lessons
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Classical Intensive: Five small-group and five private riding lessons
Training may include seat and aids, transitions, lateral movements, balance, mobility, and lightness.
Both packages include six nights in shared accommodation , freshly prepared meals, scheduled airport transfers, theory, and lifetime access to our four-hour online course.
Equestrian Yoga, private room upgrades, and Conversational Spanish lessons can be added optionally.
Improve your riding and experience French classical horsemanship in Costa Rica.
Available Dates
14-DAY COMPLETE HORSEMANSHIP EXPERIENCE
LIBERTY & FRENCH CLASSICAL RIDING
Experience an immersive 14-day horse riding holiday in Costa Rica, combining two complementary approaches.
Week one focuses on natural horsemanship, horse connection, liberty, and riding with less equipment. After a free connecting weekend,
week two introduces French classical riding, with a choice between Ride & Stay or Classical Intensive.
What’s included:
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13 nights in shared accommodation, with a private room upgrade available
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Meals according to the program
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Scheduled airport transfers
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Liberty, groundwork, and riding
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French classical riding lessons
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Theory and online course
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Local excursions and trail ride
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Connecting weekend accommodation
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Optional Conversational Spanish
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Optional Equestrian Yoga
Two weeks. Two approaches. One deeper understanding of the horse.
Available Dates
LESSONS, CLINICS & PRIVATE GROUPS
Private lessons and customized training days may be available at Finca Soley without accommodation.
Isa is also available for international clinics, workshops, and private lessons at your barn, focusing on French classical riding, natural horsemanship, liberty, and classical in-hand work.
Customized programs for riding schools, trainers, and private groups can be created upon request.