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- Leon-SdC 2018 / SJPdP - SdC 2022.
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For more re the horses up to O Cebreiro see these earlier threads--My wife and I are commencing C/F from Leon in June. There is a reference in the Brierley Guide between Herrerias and O'Cebreiro to hire horses from Al Paso stables for the climb up. Has anyone chosen to do this and/or is the option still available as sounds interesting for something a bit different to experience?
Thanks for this insight Kellymac.Yes, my son and I did it. It was beautiful, and wonderful respite for me (I had some bad blisters.) We were early in the season (early April, Holy Week), and so waited for another family to join us. So I helped tidy up the horses a bit -- You don't have to do this, we own horses and were happy to be with equines for an hour or so. They will put your packs in a car and have them up at O'Cebreiro for you. Or you can keep them on while you ride. -- The horses were in good health- they were a bit muddy and shaggy (they were loosing their winter coat). Their hooves were in good condition and the owners are fond of them. The man running the stable trotted up the hill beside us. On his own feet, not horseback, as all the horses were taken. The horses know exactly where they're going and are gentle hacks.-- Al Paso has a Facebook page. --
Thanks for this info and for the 'good luck'.For more re the horses up to O Cebreiro see these earlier threads--
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/renting-horses-to-climb-ocebreiro.32546/
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/horse-hire-for-8km.47873/
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/renting-a-horse-for-small-portions.51604/
Good luck and Buen camino to you both!
I and three camino friends did this in May last year. Not being a horsewoman of any kind, I found it both nerve-wracking and exhilarating...the horses are beautiful and know the path very well, and Victor was wonderful guide, especially for a nervous rider. I’d recommend it in a heartbeat.My wife and I are commencing C/F from Leon in June. There is a reference in the Brierley Guide between Herrerias and O'Cebreiro to hire horses from Al Paso stables for the climb up. Has anyone chosen to do this and/or is the option still available as sounds interesting for something a bit different to experience?
I rode Bonnie too!I did it and it was great fun. Victor is awesome. My horse Bonnie.
I did it and it was great fun. Victor is awesome. My horse Bonnie.
My wife and I are commencing C/F from Leon in June. There is a reference in the Brierley Guide between Herrerias and O'Cebreiro to hire horses from Al Paso stables for the climb up. Has anyone chosen to do this and/or is the option still available as sounds interesting for something a bit different to experience?
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