A journey to yourself...on horseback...in BRAZIL

If you are looking for the ride of your life, during which you will not only discover a beautiful land and its gorgeous people, but also get to a deeper connection to your own essence, this is the experience to join.

Riding professionals and an equine professional coach are joining forces to provide you this unique experience:

• Personal growth, balancing all aspects within yourself
• Become more self confident and empowered to reach new hights
• using anxiety and fear as motivators
• Learn to enjoy life to its fullest
• Seek peace and be open to the benefits
• Channel your leader within to the challenges you face
• How to say no and leave your guilt behind

Along with a herd of Criollo horses, Dr.Annemieken will be coaching you. The horses, masters of authenticity, will assist you in gaining new insights to move you to your next best level.

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During 7 days of horse back riding , whether a beginner (or even if you just want to learn how to ride) or an experienced rider, these amazing horses will give you a life enriching experience. Paul Coudenys, experienced rider and trip leader, will guide you , assisted by his team of local gaucho's. You will be riding trough the natural geography of the south of Brazil, Santa Catarina. It’s a massive plateau in the mountains, where only a few gaucho’s live on there ranches, called fazendas. You will stay in an historical fazenda, in the middle of this vast and peaceful landscape. You will get to know the authentic gaucho culture and will be part of their warm community for one whole gorgeous week.

Practical information:

Price: 1890 € (= 2550 US$).  Included are:

• Horse Assisted Personal Development: half day workshops daily, offered by professional equine coach Annemieken Van Reepingen, MD and master in psychology.
• Accommodation: authentic comfortable rooms in a colonial fazenda being renovated at this very moment. (See accommodation. Details will follow
• Meals: included (from diner the first day until breakfast the last day), special dietary concerns considered.
• Guides and Gaucho’s: this journey is personally accompanied by the trip leaders Paul Coudenys and Dr. Annemieken Van Reepingen. The local gauchos, Roberio, Gian Carlo & Paul are always at your service. Our local gaucho guides are always reachable via satellite phones and walky-talky. In addition, there will be gaucho musicians who love to serenade and share their talents. Be prepared for fun and laughter.
• Equipment: horses are fully equiped, including saddlebags and raincoats for your comfort.
• Transfer: from the airport of Florianopolis to the fazenda and back

Flights not included.

Number of participants: minimum 5, if  there are less then 7 participants, there is a supplemen of 250€ . If you have a group of min. 5 people, we can provide you a customed journey.

You can find more information on Gaucho do Brazil, our partner in this journey, and the riding area here.

Interested in this unforgettable journey ? Send an e mail to annemieken@kivik.eu and I’ll get back to you soon.