About Me
My name is Bianca and I have loved horses since I was a little girl. I hung out in all the riding stables in my town (Villach in Austria), grooming, mucking out, riding, jumping etc. until my teens. After graduating I worked for three years at the well-known Glis Ranch, an Austrian western riding school that also breeds Quarter Horses. I really learned a lot there, especially from the horses.
The Journey
After a 10-year horsebreak, I finally fulfilled my dream: to have my own horses and land. Then reality kicked in - me, someone that had always been confident with horses, training youngsters, teaching people to ride, suddenly was lost, scared and insecure with my own “wild” horses!
I had to learn that if horses are allowed to speak, they will speak. That horses in freedom might choose freedom over being with me. Horses that are not “shut down” will show their moods. And that every horse is different, as every being is.
The Offer
So I came to the conclusion, that I would like to be with my horse in a way they also enjoy being with me. First, I need a connection with them, then I have to understand their needs and make good decisions that they like to be with me.
All this I can offer you in our horsewalks, -hikes or picnic rides. For you, your family and children: meet horses at an equal level in the soul of Alentejo!
The Herd
Testimonials
"My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Bianca and the horses.
Such a wonderful way for one’s child to enjoy nature and learn about kindness to animals and how to treat them
This was such a wonderful experience for us both And we highly recommended it!"
Tiana & Luz
"At Portelinha da Rocha, along with the guidence and presence of Bianca and her horses we can enjoy the perfect scenario to uplift our relationship with local Nature and horse ride and hiking.
Tiago & Ginko
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Portelinha da Rocha is located
near Amoreiras Gare town – Odemira
in South Alentejo region of Portugal