Apple Creek Livery and Training

22/04/2024

Our farm is still available for sale, so if anyone is seeking a large farm/community/tourist/equestrian project in the Algarve, maybe our place is what you are looking for!

The property is ready for an immediate move-in by new owners.

11.5 hectares (28 acres)
1120m2 urban area
750m2 possible covered area
All buildings fully legal
Year-round water in a well and large reservoir of approximately 1700m2 (0.4 of an acre)
Easy access even for large vehicles via newly tarmacked road
Endless riding, hiking or biking routes directly from the property

13/03/2024

And we are closed! Thank you to those who have trusted us with your horses and have joined us for rides and lessons.

We are now eager to move to the next adventure, and the last horses left yesterday, so the property is ready for an immediate move-in by new owners.

We will be relisting officially later in the month, but in the meantime if anyone is seeking a large farm/community/tourist/equestrian project in the Algarve, maybe our place is what you are looking for!

11.5 hectares (28 acres)
1120m2 urban area
750m2 possible covered area
All buildings fully legal
Year-round water in a well and large reservoir of approximately 1700m2 (0.4 of an acre)

08/02/2024

05/01/2024

Due to the end of our trail riding activities, we have a riding mare available for loan. She is a 15.1hh TBx and is a fun horse for trail riding and basic schoolwork. She does not jump!
Happy for her to go to a private home or a business (with references).
The loan can last between 6-12 months, after an initial trial period.
Please message for more information!

05/01/2024

We have 4 livery spaces available!
2 are available immediately, and 2 more from the end of January.

350 euros per horse per month, includes daily care, hay and basic feed. Vet and farrier are additional.

Please message here for information, my Whatsapp number does not work.

11/12/2023

Although our property is for sale, and despite what google says about us being temporarily closed, we are in fact accepting new liveries, and riding is still available!
We also have trail horses available for part loan from the farm, for 200EUR a month, 4 days per week.

Check out the website https://acfarm.wixsite.com/home for information or message direct through Facebook.

Apple Creek Farm offers various horse livery and training packages on the Algarve/Alentejo border.

25/11/2023

Please share to anyone who may have an interest. We have found a property to move to, but this has to go first!

04/10/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: our property, where Apple Creek Livery is based, is for sale.

This is a big renovation and restoration project, suitable for a lot of different uses, not just horses. 11 hectares of rustic land and a huge house/barn with two urban numbers. Vineyard, olive trees, barragem and well. Partially fenced, including a 1.8m dog fence with no-dig precautions. It is possible to live in one part now while restoring the other part, then renovate the initial part.

I'm happy to forward more information to anyone with a serious interest.

So we are also looking for a property further north, ideally within 1 1/2 hour drive of Lisbon or Porto, with T2+ house, hay storage, barns and/or stabling for 15+, arena (or at least space for one) and good amount of fenced turnout.
No ruins!

17/09/2023

16/09/2023

Charlie's selling a lot of stock this weekend, full crates and single bottles.
Also coffee beans and spirits!

03/09/2023

I guess Lissie wanted to be the same colour as the others!
Rain at last 😁🌧️🌧️

01/09/2023

🧁🎂🍰

A partir da próxima semana, pode encomendar caixas de cupcakes ou bolos grandes.

Os sabores disponíveis serão chocolate, baunilha ou limão. Ou peça outro sabor e nós veremos o que podemos fazer.

Encomenda mínima de 6 cupcakes 12 euros

6 cupcakes: 12 euros
Flapjack: 8 euros (lote inteiro)
Brownie de chocolate (2 euros a fatia)

O pagamento total será efectuado após a reserva por transferência bancária.

Também podemos fazer bolos de aniversário e decorá-los de acordo com os temas, mas é necessário um aviso prévio de 1 semana.

Só podemos ir buscar.

Starting next week you can pre-order boxes of cupcakes or big cakes.
The flavours available will be Chocolate, vanilla or lemon. Or ask for another flavour and we will see what we can do.

Minimum order 6 cupcakes €12

6 cupcakes: €12
Flapjack: €8 (whole batch)
Chocolate Brownie (€2 a slice)

Full payment will be required once the booking has been made through bank transfer.

We can also bake birthday cakes and decorate them according to themes but 1 week notice is required.

Pick up only

31/08/2023

**Sao Marcos da Serra** 5 minutes off the ic1

🐴We have a field livery space available immediately in our quietest herd, with two older mares and a gelding recovering from an injury. 24/7 in the field with olive trees for shade and shelter.
Eur350 includes all hay and care, vet and trimmer billed separately.
Must be barefoot, must be friendly to mares, geldings and people.

🦄We also offer various length trail rides for experienced riders and beginners, rider/handler confidence sessions, and we have two trail horses available for part loan (to stay here).
We will also have a training space available from November, please message on facebook for more information or questions about any of these options.

**My whatsapp is no longer working so please use facebook or email [email protected] for info.**

05/08/2023

In honour of the Mongol Derby going on at the moment, here's our 'mongolian lookalike', Tottie (actually a 13.2hh WelshX).
Even at 19 years old she can give the bigger guys a run for their money!

Photo credit to

16/06/2023

Handsome boy Falcon!

03/06/2023

Just a reminder that WhatsApp is currently NOT working, you can get in touch through Facebook messenger or via email: [email protected]

09/05/2023

As of September 2023:
We currently have 1 space, in a calm quiet herd with two older mares and a gelding.
Please contact us through facebook if you would like more information.

09/05/2023

Update September 2023:
Due to the rising costs of hay and maintenance we are having to raise our prices a little.

Per rider:
One hour 25euros
Two hours 45euros
Three hours 70euros

Private confidence session in the round pen and field 45 minutes 20euros

For experienced riders we can offer a full day ride for 120euros (5-6 hours of riding), this includes a packed lunch.
Available from October to June. Non-refundable deposit required to book.

We are also planning a longer trail ride with overnight camping and farmstays - please contact me to be put on the list of those interested. The price will be between 600-800 euros and will include all food and overnight costs.

Please send an email to [email protected] or a message through Facebook for more information and to book. Unfortunately my phone is out of action and so WhatsApp is currently unavailable.