Horse riding · Western Algarve

Lagos Horse Riding & Rescue

Lagos Horse Riding & Rescue at Bensafrim combines arranged countryside rides with children’s pony rides and a small farm. Short pony outings let children see animals around the property, while longer trail rides are chosen by experience. It is a rural activity outside Lagos rather than a marina-based tour.

Bensafrim, Lagos

What to expect

Lagos Horse Riding & Rescue is based in Bensafrim, in the countryside outside Lagos. Its children’s pony ride follows a route around the farm, passing goats, small pigs, donkeys and other horses. The advertised children’s range is three to twelve, making it a possible introduction for a child who wants to try a pony without committing to a long trail ride. Visits and activities are arranged with the centre, rather than general admission to a walk-in animal park.

Adults and more experienced riders can choose countryside hacks, with the route and pace matched to the least experienced participant in a private group. Share everyone’s riding background when booking, and consider separate rides if one person wants a faster outing while another is learning. The centre also offers children’s parties by arrangement. Its rural property has no conventional street name, so use the supplied Bensafrim map pin and plan the return journey as well as the arrival. The riding programme supports the associated rescue work; retired rescue horses are not used in that programme.

Also known as
Lagos Horse Riding · LHD Rescue · Bensafrim pony rides · Lagos kids farm

Planning your visit

  • Children’s pony rides are advertised for ages three to twelve.
  • Book the activity and give the team each rider’s experience and size.
  • Use the Bensafrim map pin; the rural property has no street name.

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