Rosca Horsemanship is pleased to be hosted for a week-long clinic by Isa Avendano at Finca Soley in Costa Rica, from February 1st - 8th 2026.
Finca Soley is a natural and classical horsemanship centred located in 5 acres of primary rainforest on their homestead based in the central region of Costa Rica, Central America with a focus on ethical training, eco-living and sustainability.
The week will see you work alongside your individual equine partners that call Fina Soley home, where we will look to develop your own horsemanship by enhancing your awareness, skills and ability to mutually communication in tandem with the horse you work with, prioritising integrity and mutual feedback throughout the series of lessons and clinics during the week.
These sessions will cover aspects of connection-centred training from developing self-awareness through to groundwork and ridden development with a unique blend of natural and classical horsemanship.
As a special integration we may have the opportunity to visit a local farm to work with un-handled colts on various aspects of their training, and see demonstrations by Ross and Isa doing so, with Isa also offering to work 1-1 with each person on her favourite subject: to create balance between the horse and the rider and learn to help the horse to become more flexible, mobile and strong.
To roundup your experience there are optional daily yoga classes offered. Wonderful Analia can take you on a journey through your chakras and our subtle body. The style is usually Vinyasa Flow, working in the link between breathing and movement and with an emphasis on biomechanics and how we sculpt postures from within.
The afternoons will incorporate trail rides through the jungle, hot springs, fruit and botanical garden tour and outdoor activities to see a little more of Costa Rica itself
The price is inclusive of 6-nights accommodation, airport transfers, freshly made meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), clinic and lesson fee and afternoon activities.
This course can also be booked without yoga.
strict no refund policy.
A 25% depositis required for your booking. The deposit is non refundable. .
Payment plans can be offered.
The remaining 75% is due at your arrival day. Since we need long-term planning your registration for the booked time is binding. The fee for the entire period specified by you is due upon your arrival at the farm. In case of early departure, no refund of the fee project is possible. This is true even if we have to exclude you because of a violation of our house and community rules on the further project work. If you wish to terminate your participation.
If you cannot arrive we are happy to find an alternative date for your stay with us within one year.
The second part of the payment can also be made in cash at arrival.
Riding pants
Yoga clothes (looking for the perfect yoga wear? Check out www.Budevi.com and receive your handmade in Germany yoga wear with a special discount for our guests. Discount code: FincaSoley24 )
Comfortable clothes for the evenings (It can get cold)
Clothes for trips
Closed shoes for riding, paddock boots
Sneakers or hiking boots for hiking
Flip Flops, Sandals or something similar
Light longs-leave shirts to protect against sun and insects
Cap or sunhat
Riding helmet (We have some on the farm too)
Swimsuit
Sunscreen and repellent
Flash light
Refill Water bottle
Toiletries
Small backpack
Booklet and pen to make notes (For Theory lessons and personal writings)
Maybe bum bag
Your personal first aid kid (Plaster, ointment, charcoal tablets, etc.)
Our whatsapp contact: 00506 83694339
If you have room in your suitcase and feel like bringing something for the horses or farm please contact us.
We offer washing service at the farm for 4$ US per washing load.
Check for the Finca Soley sign at the airport. It would be great if you can arrive in the morning-midday time. If you come from overseas your might consider arriving one day before the retreat start. You can book extra nights with us or stay in a place in San Jose/ close to the airport.
private option available
with Ross
with Isa
Optional
souverniers, drinks and snacks on the tours are not included in the price.
can be booked, depends availabilty
Day 1
3pm: Farm Tour
We take you on a walk through our tropical mountain farm and you will learn about eatable and medicinal plants we grow here.
4.30pm: Tea Circle
Pick a leave from our medicinal garden to prepare your herbal tea. We will sit together to meet and set goals, share wishes for the retreat.
6:30 pm: Dinner
Day 2
6.15 am: tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Group Lesson with Ross
12 am: lunch
1 pm: training of a youngster
3 pm: Awareness Trail Ride
We ride out, practicing presence with our horses and discover the stunning views of the area.
6:30: Dinner
Day 3
6:15 am: tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Lesson with Ross
11 am: lunch
12 pm: Orosi Hot Springs
We take a car ride down passing the beautiful lake of Cachi to the volcanic thermal springs of Orosi. The installations also host a coffeetour included.
6 pm: dinner
Day 4
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Vertical Riding Lesson with Isa one by one
12 am: lunch
2 pm: Group Lesson with Ross
6 pm: dinner
Day 5
6.15: tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Vertical Riding Lesson with Isa one on ine
2 am: lunch
2 pm: Lesson with Ross
6:00 pm: Dinner
Day 6
6.15 am: tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Lesson with Ross
11 am: Theory Lesson
Understanding and using of different trainings tools and methods
12 am: lunch
2 pm:Botanical Garden Tour and visit of local farmers market
6:00 pm: Dinner
Day 7
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Summary - closing
Optional: Trip to the caribean beach. Therefor please book an extra night. Tour can be reserved in the add ons.
Equestrian and Retreat Center in Costa Rica.
