PRE & Lusitano stud farm · Sierra Calderona · Valencia

Where horses touch your heart.

The scent of pine, red earth beneath the hooves and a horse that trusts you. At Finca Corazón de Oro, a personally run stud farm in the Sierra Calderona Natural Park near Valencia, you arrive, breathe out and feel what horses can do for us.

  • Arrivein the middle of the Sierra Calderona Natural Park
  • Trusthorses trained fairly and with feeling
  • Freedomon red earth trails through the hills
  • Warmthpersonal care, in German and English
Smiling rider on a buckskin horse

Your host

I'm Charly, and this is where my heart lives.

Near Pic del Aguila and Mola de Segart, life can move a little more slowly.

For more than 15 years my life has revolved around horses, above all PRE and Lusitanos. I breed, raise and train them myself, with plenty of time, patience and feeling. I know each of my horses inside out, and you will feel that the moment you arrive.

The finca is a place for people who want to truly connect with horses. For moments when your mind goes quiet: warm breath on your hand, the gentle sway of a walk, the view across the hills of the Sierra.

Many of my guests have found a new home in Valencia, coming from Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England and Scandinavia. Here they find a little piece of home: a place where people understand each other, in German, in English and in the language of horses.

My horses are raised by hand, beautifully cared for and trained fairly, with suppleness, light aids and no pressure. That is why they meet you open, curious and relaxed.

Warmly, Charly

Services

What you can experience here

Whether you want to put your horse in good hands, dream of a horse of your own for a while or simply want to enjoy a day out in nature: there is a place for you here.

Training

Dark bay horse cantering in the arena

Training & livery

Young horses · leisure horses · remedial work

Imagine your horse relaxed, light and reliable in every situation. I will take you both there, starting with the very first groundwork. A stable or a sheltered paddock is only available together with training, and places are limited.

600 € per month

Rider leaning along the neck of a bay horse

Horse communication course

Small group · from the ground

Understand what a horse is telling you, and feel how it answers. Two hours of theory and groundwork for no more than three people, with coffee and brunch, followed by lunch together. Food, drinks, insurance and fees are included.

165 € per person

Breeding

Cremello mare and foal sharing a pile of hay

Buying, selling & breeding

PRE and Lusitanos

Perhaps the horse of your dreams is already waiting. I guide you through buying and selling, and I breed these remarkable horses with a great deal of love.

Excursions

Three riders on a mountain track under a blue sky

Nature rides in the Sierra Calderona

For experienced riders · small groups

Pine-scented air, red earth and wide views: through the natural park on trained PRE and Lusitano horses. Afterwards, lunch at the finca or a traditional Spanish brunch outdoors.

from 99 € per person

Goat, sheep and pony in their pen

Pony time with DINO

For children up to 5

Stroking, grooming and leading a pony for the very first time, and perhaps a short ride: with DINO, little ones discover their first happy moments with horses.

45 € per hour

Retreats

Two horses in evening light with a view across the hills

Digital detox

In the tiny house

Switch off and come back to yourself: in the tiny house, surrounded by horses, sheep, goats and foals.

Prices and availability on request.

Rent-a-Horse

Two riders on a black and a grey horse on red rock

Your horse for a while

All-inclusive · personal support

The feeling of having your own horse, without having to carry everything on your own. You come to groom, cuddle and ride, and I support you personally. Full board, feed, vet and farrier are included in the monthly price.

600 € per month incl. IVA

Horse training near Valencia

Your horse, relaxed and full of trust

Do you know that feeling when everything becomes easy? When your horse moves supple beneath you, answers the lightest aids and stays calm out on the trail? That is where I want to take you both, with time, fairness and no harsh training methods. I do the training myself.

  1. Groundwork, in-hand work and lungeingEducation of young horses from the ground.
  2. Starting under saddleCalmly, at the horse's own pace.
  3. Horsemanship and dressage basicsBuilt on fairness and partnership with the horse.
  4. Trails and eventsPreparing the horse for trail riding and events.

For leisure horses too: basics, trail training and remedial work. A stable or a sheltered paddock is only available together with training; places are limited.

Ask about training
Black horse with a long mane in collected trot in the arena
Three buckskin youngsters looking over the fence

Breeding & horses for sale · PRE & Lusitano

Perhaps your dream horse is waiting here

I breed PRE and Lusitanos. The foals grow up alongside their dams and are raised by hand. So much closeness and care leaves its mark: they become horses that like people and trust them.

You can see which horses are currently for sale on ehorses, in my profile “pegasusamor”. If one catches your eye, write to me and come and meet it at the finca.

View over a grey horse's mane along a red earth track in the hills

Nature rides in the Sierra Calderona

Where everyday life stays behind

The scent of pine, the soft crunch of red rodeno sandstone under the hooves and nothing ahead of you but open space. The rides lead deep into the natural park, around Pic del Aguila and Mola de Segart.

You ride well-trained PRE and Lusitano horses, in a small, exclusive group of no more than four. And because a beautiful ride deserves a beautiful ending, there is lunch at the finca or a traditional Spanish brunch outdoors afterwards.

99 € per person · 2 hours

149 € per person · 3.5 hours

IVA, insurance and emergency helicopter rescue included.

Not a conventional riding school. Nature rides are for experienced riders only.

Ask about a nature ride
Two riders and two dogs taking a break in the pine forest

Retreats

Less screen. More life.

Wake up to the sound of horses snorting outside. Drink your first coffee in the sun while the foals play. The tiny house sits right in the middle of finca life, surrounded by horses, sheep and goats. No schedule, no pressure, just time for yourself.

Prices and availability on request.

Ask about a retreat

How guests feel here

A really great place to enjoy nature. Charlotte, who lives there, is wonderful […]. We spent two days there and enjoyed it very much! Highly recommended!

Google review · translated from Spanish

We discovered this place more or less by chance and were very impressed.

It is a very peaceful place in the middle of nature, with a very welcoming atmosphere. From the first moment you are surrounded by a soothing calm, and it is perfect for escaping everyday life.

It is wonderful to find places like this, where you can see how much care goes into preserving nature.

We will definitely be back.

Google review · translated from Spanish

Great horses and fantastic nature. I can really recommend it most highly. Especially for people who want to switch off and be enchanted by the animals. Charly is a wonderful guide here.

Google review · translated from German

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Rent-a-Horse

A horse that can't wait to see you

How lovely would it be to have a horse greet you at the fence? With Rent-a-Horse, one of the finca's horses becomes your horse for a while, with everything that goes with it, just without the worries. Meet the horses that are currently looking for their person. Personal support, full board, feed, vet and farrier are included.

600 € per month incl. IVA

Your part

Come by, stroke a soft nose, brush the coat, saddle up and ride.

Our part

Vet, farrier, feed and stable: we look after the horses every day, so all you have to do is enjoy.

Legionario

Young PRE

A young PRE with an absolutely calm and well-behaved character.

Madrileña

Young Quarter Pony mare

A young Quarter Pony mare, sporty and light to ride.

Indico

PRE stallion

A PRE stallion and a true gentleman: safe and well-mannered under saddle, in the arena as well as out on the trail.

Not sure yet which horse suits you?

Enquire, horse still open

The place

Stables, paddocks and an arena among olive trees

Horses are not the only ones at home here. Dogs, cats, sheep, goats and a pony are part of the family too, and every guest is warmly welcome.

Sand arena surrounded by olive trees and wooded hills
Arena · sand footing, hills all around
Open stable buildings in front of a pine forest
Stables · at the edge of the pine forest
Horse stalls with three cats lying in front
Stalls · stable cats included

Gallery

Small moments, big feelings

Welcome

Here you can arrive.
Here you can breathe.
Here you can simply be.

Charly

Good to know

Questions you might have

Can I rent a horse near Valencia?

Yes. With Rent-a-Horse, one of the finca's horses becomes your horse on a monthly basis. You come to groom, spend time with it and ride, and I support you personally. Full board, feed, vet and farrier are included in the 600 € per month (incl. IVA). Meet the horses

Do I need riding experience?

For the nature rides, yes: they are for experienced riders only. In the horse communication course you work from the ground, and pony time with DINO is for children up to 5. Just write to me and we will find what suits you.

What is included in a nature ride?

A ride on a well-trained PRE or Lusitano horse in a group of no more than four, followed by lunch at the finca or a traditional Spanish brunch outdoors. IVA, insurance and emergency helicopter rescue are included. 2 hours cost 99 €, 3.5 hours 149 € per person.

Can I buy a horse from you?

Yes. My PRE and Lusitano horses currently for sale are on ehorses, in my profile “pegasusamor”. You are welcome to meet your favourite at the finca first. Horses for sale

Where exactly is the finca?

In the Sierra Calderona Natural Park north of Valencia, near Pic del Aguila and Mola de Segart. I'm happy to send you directions on WhatsApp. View on Google Maps ↗

Which languages do you speak?

In German and English.

How do I book?

The easiest way is WhatsApp at +34 622 12 51 08 or email. We arrange dates and details personally. Get in touch

Contact

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A question, an idea or simply a hello: I'd love to hear from you.

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For German- and English-speaking horse lovers in and around Valencia.

Address
Finca Corazón de Oro
46591 Albalat dels Tarongers, Valencia
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