Dallas has been offering riding holidays on top quality Spanish horses in Las Alpujarras for more than 20 years.

She came here from Britain at the age of eight, and has rarely been far from a saddle ever since. Riding since childhood and working with horses all her adult life, she established the first stables in Las Alpujarras and now has more than 20 horses, all of them broken-in, schooled and cared for personally.

She also possesses a great understanding and respect for the ways and customs of these mountains. Few people are better acquainted with its hidden valleys, lost paths and ancient waterways.

Over the years she has gained a wonderful reputation for the quality of her riding holidays. Excellent horses, a lifetime's knowledge of these mountains and her own carefully researched trails - through some of the most beautiful and rewarding riding country in the world - are some of the secrets of her success.

All the rides are accompanied by Dallas personally and as the owner / trainer of the horses she is the ideal person to select the horses for each participant, and to give advice or assistance whenever required.

As Horse and Hound Magazine wrote "her determination to make everything as much fun as possible is only superseded by her love for her horses".

We offer two different Short Break itineraries. One is a centre-based ride (the Poqueira Short Break) where we ride out on three very different day rides, returning each evening to the home base. The second ride (the Sulayr Short Break) offers three full day rides with an overnight away from the home base.

Whichever you choose, you will enjoy four nights accommodation and three full days riding. Average riding time per day is 5/6 hours).

A perfect introduction to the spectacular landscapes of La Alpujarra and the Sierra Nevada National Park, it is also an ideal break away from the pressures of daily life. Here you will ride all day, meeting only the occasional shepherd or farmer. No fences or tarmac roads, just a wonderful sense of freedom and space, one which is rarely found in Europe today.

We will explore many of the more inaccessible ravines and valleys of this beautiful region following ancient bridlepaths and drovers routes, many of which have been in use for a thousand years or more, as well as more recent dirt tracks. From the high summer pastures and streams fed by the snow melt off Mulhacen (Spain's highest mountain) down to the whitewashed villages in the valleys.

As ever, Dallas has chosen a selection of trails which offer an amazing diversity of terrains, views and flora. On each of the three days you are guaranteed a beautiful and inspiring ride.

During your holiday you will stay for four nights in the comfortable Casa La Sevillana located in the small mountain village of Bubión. Spectacularly situated, quiet and charming, the village boasts some very nice little restaurants and small bars, perfect for a relaxing evening.

An ancient land of pine forests and alpine meadows, wooded valleys and gorges, almond, olive and orange groves, La Alpujarra is the name given to the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Its natural splendour and heritage, harking back to times forgotten, is legendary within Spain.

We follow ancient bridlepaths and valleys where the horse, mule or oxen still pull the plow and thresh the harvest. Each day of the ride we pass through different terrain; from mountain pastures and pine forests to almond and olive groves.

Here is an opportunity not only to discover spectacular landscapes and sceneries, but also a culture where tradition remains very much part of everyday life.

There are plenty of opportunities to canter or gallop, but we do sometimes have to lead the horses on foot as we penetrate the heart of the mountains.

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Due to popular demand we are offering a new three day short-break itinerary with a days ride through the stunning valley Poqueira followed by an overnight stay away from the home base.

For your first two and your last night you will stay in the comfortable Casa La Sevillana located in the small mountain village of Bubión. Spectacularly situated, quiet and charming, the village boasts some very nice little restaurants and small bars, perfect for a relaxing evening.

The third night is spent in Trevélez, the highest village in Spain and famous for its cured hams and river trout. Luggage transfers are arranged.

A little more expensive than the Poqueira Short Break holiday, it also includes dinners on two evenings (not just on the first night as on the Poqueira Ride) as well as breakfasts and lunches.

A perfect introduction to the spectacular landscapes of La Alpujarra and the Sierra Nevada National Park, it is also an ideal break away from the pressures of daily life.

On the final day's ride we follow the Sulayr path (which translates as "mountain in the sun") through oak woods and open pasture lands high above the Trevélez. Views are stunning, over the Mediterranean, the valley of Trevélez and the foothills of the Contraviesa.

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"If you want to ride a wonderfully well mannered horse through some simply stunning mountains then this is the trip for you. The mountains of the Sierra Nevada are magnificent and the whole experience is one of fun, beauty and enjoyment. I would not hesitate in recommending this ride".

"No amount of website surfing compares with the real experience of riding through the mountains with Dallas. Rock-steady and confident horses, amazing scenery, wonderful accommodations ... Dallas' knowledge of the area. The white villages of southern Spain are magical, the variety of track and vista made every day different from the last. Thanks and thanks again, Dallas!"

"The scenery was spectacular and we saw some wonderful sights. You obviously have a very wide knowledge of the areas we were passing through which showed, as did your attention to detail and regard to safety.

Chiquitine's was a lovely little horse, full of character. All the horses were obviously well cared for and much loved.

The food was plentiful and delicious and the evening meals substantial - just what was needed after a day in the saddle.

All the accommodation was of a good standard and always clean. We all got along well together as a group and had some great laughs at the end of each day".