Sandra’s Experience
We came to Portugal 11 years ago with our 3 horses, driving them ourselves in our 7.5 ton truck which was pulling a 25 foot caravan … our new temporary home. We decided that the easiest route for the horses and ourselves would be to travel on the Santander ferry from Plymouth.
Sandra on Roxy
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Keeping Horses in Central Portugal
Central Portugal Vets
Sertã
Dra. Karen Isensee – Tuffy Vet – Sao Joao Do Couto Lote 4 R/C ESQ, 6100 Sertã.
Phone: 966457103
Tábua
Dr. Nuno Filipe Simões Batista Melo
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 18:00-20:00 / Saturday morning by appointment only.
Phone: 966066165
Tomar
Dr. Marta Reis Goncalves – Rua Alfredo da Maia Pereira, Loja 2-H, 2300-449 Tomar
Phone: 249 321 747
Monday to Friday: 10:00-13:00 15:00-20:00 [...]
Driving with Dogs
Natalie’s experince
Thought it might help someone if I posted my own experiences. I spent a lot of time talking to the man at DEFRA and my own vet, so I am pretty sure that this information is accurate.
I have three golden retrievers, aged at that time, 13, 12 and 9 The eldest is deaf and [...]
Flying with Dogs
Bringing your dog to Portugal by air: Wendy’s experience.
Firstly I needed to book a flight which is easy if you have 1 dog but if you have 3 like I did it was a little more difficult. Border Collies. Several airlines would only take two and the third would then go on the same plane [...]
Bringing Domestic Pets to Portugal
Having chosen Portugal for holidays or permanent living, many people like to bring their domestic pets with them. Whilst we understand that your pets may also be your best friends, we recommend that you give serious thought to bringing them with you, as it may not be in their best interests. We hope the following [...]
Portugal Life: Paradise in Portugal 2
Chapter Two: Good News & Bad News
Author: Sandra
“Would you like some refreshments?” asked Miguel; “there’s a café over the road.” “Yes that would be wonderful,” I answered, “but I’m worried about the horses, they need to stretch their legs.” I glanced at the horsebox, swaying slightly to the rhythm of the restless stamping of the [...]
Portugal Life: Paradise in Portugal
Chapter One: Potholes & Bread Rolls
Author: Sandra Gois Valley Riding
I have always loved the satisfied hiss of air brakes on big trucks when they reach journeys end. Today, I liked the sound even more; it meant we had arrived. Steve, my husband, jumped down from the truck, and after stretching his limbs, gave a little [...]