Unforgettable Horse Riding Experiences Near Barcelona for All Levels

Experience authentic ranch adventures and personal horse riding lessons near Barcelona. At Fran's Ponderosa Ranch, enjoy individual horseback riding, guided trail rides, and relaxing riding holidays in the heart of nature.

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About Us

Connect with horses and nature!

Trust, patience and respect are at the core of our project and work.

Our project is home to rescue horses, providing them with a soft landing and a brighter future. Horses are family to us and we treat them as such.

The horses are the heart of the project, so all activities are tailored to their wellbeing.

Unforgettable Horse Riding Experiences in Barcelona

Discover our diverse range of horse riding experiences near Barcelona, designed with a strong focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Horse Riding Lessons in Barcelona

We offer riding lessons for kids and adults, from 5 years of age.

The private lessons are designed to create a safe, fun, focused way of learning, in a one-on-one setting.

Between Natural Horsemanship and Classical Training, we always look for the right approach for each horse, rider and situation.

We believe that learning should be fun and engaging, pushing gently out of comfort zones whilst maintaining that feeling of trust and balance.

Guided Trail Rides Near Barcelona

Our Guided Trail Rides Near Barcelona through the beautiful hills, vineyards and forests of the Penedès wine region are a wonderful way to enjoy nature on horseback.

We offer trailrides for all levels of riding experience, from 7 years of age.

We have very calm, beginner-proof horses that will look after you, as well as the more sporty types for advanced riders.

All trailrides are guided.

Horse Riding & Wine Tours in the Penedès Wine Region

We organize Horseback Wine Tours to the nearby organic Winery Finca Viladellops.

Enjoy a trailride in our beautiful countryside, through vineyards and forests, and indulge in some of the best organic wines of our region.

Horse Riding Holidays in Spain

For our Riding Holiday Programme, we partner up with a range of local accommodation providers, from rustic to high-end.

When it comes to your riding schedule, we are also very flexible.

Whilst we mainly offer trailriding holidays, we can also provide:

-Lessons to re-gain your balance and confidence.

-Intermediate lessons including dressage and small jumps.

-Advanced lessons on our Spanish schoolmasters.

-Tailored intensive courses

-Lessons in horsecare, groundwork, natural horsemanship.

-Vaulting, pony games, etc.

This enables us to offer truly personalized, tailor-made holiday experiences.

How this works?

Tell us about your dreams, plans and budget and we’ll build the ideal holiday together!

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   mariadb89 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fran and Santa—both incredibly helpful. Only one of us had prior horse-riding experience, and Fran carefully matched us with horses that were suitable for our abilities. We all thoroughly enjoyed the ride and felt safe the entire time. Will book again! Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Valeria 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my first time riding a horse, and I was very scared and nervous at the beginning. Thanks to Fran, I had an amazing experience and truly enjoyed it. She was very supportive and told us many interesting things about horses, which helped me feel much more confident. The views were absolutely beautiful, and both my friends and I loved the experience very much. If you are in Barcelona, you should definitely visit this ranch — I highly recommend it!
  
 
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   Sarah Alexandra George 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most amazing hack - we loved being shown around the stables - what an amazing place! Fran clearly took time to assess our styles and experience to match us to lovely horses. The ride out to the winery was stunning - basically forest bathing on horseback with the scent of the pine and wild thyme. We had a lovely canter up to the village with the winery. Fran is so knowledgeable about winemaking (as she works in the sector) so not only did we get an amazing hack but also a very education tasting experience. The wines were wonderful - we already knew Viladellops and loved the wines. Fran is such a fun and inspiring person, it felt more like joining a friend for a ride. I can’t wait to go back!
  
 
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   concep g 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recomendable,💯❌💯
  
 
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   Katrin Mowitz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've spent 5 amazing days with Fran and had THE best time! We've did hikes and a wine tasting tour with the horses, learned a lot about the whole process around wine (and cheese) and got to see the amazing nature surrounding the farm. Additionally she organized a riding lesson with Lucas Silva for me on one of his horses which was a whole 'nother dream come true. You can easily take a trip to the beach in Sitges for half a day and still have time for a lovely tour with the horses before or afterwards. Fran always takes time to get to know your preferences and gives her all to make it unforgettable in the best way possible. I highly recommend booking with her. @Fran: Thanks again for the absolute blast the time with you has been. Can't wait to visit again!
  
 
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   Rannie Lin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have taken horseback riding classes in several countries and Fran  has been the best instructor ever. My kids also enjoyed the trial rides with her. Everything there is just amazing.
  
 
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   Peter Askanazy (Askanazy) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ¡Experiencia fantástica, un lugar precioso, caballos simpatiquísimos y Fran, una profe/persona/amante de la naturaleza increíble! Repetiremos y recomendamos! Hasta pronto
  
 
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   Heiko Lunshof 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My sister came to visit and I wanted her to see the beautiful area on horseback. Fran organized a great beginners level ride for her and she enjoyed it very much. I don’t ride but had a great time looking around the stables, they are magnificent and so are it’s horses. Highly recommend!