Horse riding is almost an integral part of life in Menorca. The distinctive Black Menorcan horse are held in high regard and are thus broken in carefully. These animals frequently perform at fetes and fiestas both large and small. Alternatively you can take in one of the manyequestrian shows held throughout the island during the summer months.Club Escola Menorquina
Crta. Cala Galdana, km 0.5
07750 Ferreries
971 373 497
June to September:
Wednesday and Sundays at 20.30
http://www.showmenorca.com
Ganadería Son Martorellet
Crta. Cala Galdana, km 1.5
07750 Ferreries
609 049 493/971 155 025
May to October:
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 20.30
http://www.sonmartorellet.com
If you favour a more hands on approach you can enjoy a ridingholiday on the Island. Guided excursions and rides through the Tramontana region's countryside and beaches are also available.There are horses and routes to suit allcomers from complete beginners to experienced riders. Non riders are also catered forwith excursions in a traditional horse-drawn cart. There are manyriding centers in Menorca and we believe Stables Farm near Cala en Porterand the Minorcan farm of Santa Rita, between Mercadal and Ferreries offerfull ranges of riding experiences.
If you fancy a night out with the horses then read on!
Trotting has been a popular sport in the Balearics for over 200 years.Trotting races are held at weekends both in Mahon and Ciutadella. The jockey must prevent the horse
