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  1. N

    How to rent a horse or donkey

    Does anyone know of a company that rents out horses or donkeys for the route from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela?
  2. D

    They still ride horses, don't they?

    ...book). In the process, I mentioned that for Compostela, the requirement is for a bicigrino to travel 200km, but for a person (and for a horseback rider), the requirement was 100km. Too late, I realized that my horse-mad niece was now interested, to the point where she turned to her mom and...
  3. camster

    Renting horses to O Cebreiro

    I have read here a few posts regarding renting a horse from a person named Victor. I have many questions: - Do you need to book in advance? - Is there more than one departure every day and if not, what time do I need to be there in order to be on time - Some people say you can ride with your...
  4. DoughnutANZ

    Obtaining a Compostela on a horse

    There was some discussion back in 2019-2020 about Horses on the Camino and some people seemed surprised that there is a Compostela category for horse riders. Well, completing a Camino on horseback and gaining a Compostela is something that happens regularly. It is slightly less popular these...
  5. Wanderingfriend

    Is there still a Horse and Carriage Running between Carrion and Calzadilla?

    I am wondering if anyone knows if the horse and carriage ride is still available from Carrion to Calzadilla?
  6. G

    Question about horse and carriage from Carrion to Calzadilla

    Does anyone have any current information about the horse and carriage ride from Carrion to Callzadilla? Is that still happening? Thanks!
  7. Marcia Shaver

    Horses on the Napoleon Route

    A few weeks ago someone asked if we saw horses our first day out of St. Jean Pied de Port. I said that I told one of the pregnant Mares that she was beautiful, and she came over to talk to me, then followed me! It was such a great experience. I found the photos, so I thought you might enjoy...
  8. LesBrass

    Anyone taken a horse on the Camino?

    Hello A friend and keen horseman is interested to learn if it's possible to complete the camino on horseback. He lives in France and would arrive with his own horse. He is very experienced but has no idea if it is possible to complete the full camino in this fashion. I know folks have...
  9. Arn

    Changing horses in the middle of the Camino

    When I set out on my first Camino, I basically began with the hiking gear I used on the Appalachian Trail: Merrell hi-top Boots, sleeping bag, external pack, water purification system, rain jacket, walking sticks. By Pamplona it became obvious the Merrells had to go. My ankles were sore and feet...
  10. Anniesantiago

    Save the Las Herrerias horses.

    https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8nObhOgIzu?fbclid=IwAR0XFU0Vdm1HBBd6UAaushkLw8DuLIVd-c5bw8seRz8q4kwGA5NBMe4x3Sg I want to preface this with the fact that I have NO IDEA if this is legitimate or not, though personally I feel it is.
  11. Q

    Riding a horse up to O Cebreiro

    We are walking from Leon to Sarria in May 2020 (I walked Sarria to Santiago in June 2019) and read threads that people had ridden horses for a few hours up to O’Cebreiro. I was wondering if it is possible to book in advance? Any thoughts on this? I have read other threads about people doing this...
  12. D

    Horse rental AL PASO in Las herrerías

    Greetings! I've read that there is the option of renting a horse for a short tour from Las herrerías to Pedrafita do Cebreiro. It costs around 35€ and lasts for about 2 hours. In the past, I've had some not so nice experiences with horse rentals in terms of the health and the treatment of the...
  13. L

    Horse riding the Primitivo

    Hello fellow Pilgrims..i want an experienced rider to join me on the ride of a lifetime! I am planning to rent a horse to ride from Oviedo to Lugo from Oct 16 2019. I have a quote for horse rental and backup support vehicle for 8 dsys. I also have an option for an extra 4 days to ride all the...
  14. Caligal

    Horse riding

    When i walked the Camino last year I overcame 40 years of fear and touched a horse, Camino magic. I am getting ready for #2 and thought perhaps I might try to actually ride one this time. Originally I had my eye on Al Paso stables, riding into Galacia, but my plans have changed I am going to...
  15. K

    French Way by Horse

    Hi, myself and the wife are booked on a tour for completing the French Way on horseback starting 11th June 2019. Has anyone got any tips and advise from previous trips and can anyway advise if the Spanish horses with western saddle are trained in western style or similar to UK riding. Thanks Kevin
  16. C

    Horse ride for a day or two on route

    Hi This is my family first Camino. My son is 10 years and wife are both great horse riders (we own horses) and would love to do one or two days on route from Porto.Please give us advise how to do it if at all possible. Just one or two days horse or donkey.Thanks
  17. J

    1 Day Horse Ride

    Is anyone aware of any options to ride a horse for one segment of the Camino? If so, any info is appreciated.
  18. camster

    Renting horses on the camino, how does it work?

    I'm curious how the process works to rent horses to ride a part of the camino, or maybe a single day, like the climb to O'Cebreiro, for example. I wonder where you leave your horses after the day and if there are things you need to consider if it's something you would like to do.
  19. M

    Walk or cycle; changing horses (or bikes) mid-stream

    Maine Pilgrim here. We are two women, 70, scheduled to walk the Camino Portugues soon -- very soon! We walked the Via Francigena in Tuscany for two weeks last year and loved every minute of it. This year one of us has been afflicted with plantar fascitis for almost six months. One cortisone shot...
  20. The 5 McC's

    Hiring horses for a few kms

    Hello we’re are walking from carrion de los condes to astorga in July and we would like to possibly hire horses for a few kms going into astorga on the last day. We travel with children and it’s just for the experience. Has anyone any information on this. Thank you

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