Pony Club & Equestrian School
Learn, grow and dream on horseback.
Our Pony Club welcomes children, youth, and adults, from first rides to riders refining show jumping or dressage with experienced instructors.
Where equestrian passion, discipline, and elegance come to life.
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Excellence in Every Detail
We are proud to offer one of the finest equestrian facilities in Central America.
A natural grass jumping arena, a silica-sand arena, and a dedicated warm-up ring; spacious luxury stables, paddocks for the horses' recreation, covered grandstands, and areas designed for the comfort of riders, trainers, and visitors.
Every corner reflects our commitment to sport, safety, and animal wellbeing.
All within a setting surrounded by nature and built to the highest international standards of the equestrian world.
Where Everyone Can Live the Equestrian Experience
From first lessons to professional training, Hacienda Barvak welcomes riders of every level to learn, grow, and enjoy the equestrian world.
Discover Barvak's equestrian competitions and meet our riders.
Pony Club & Equestrian School
Learn, grow and dream on horseback.
Our Pony Club welcomes children, youth, and adults, from first rides to riders refining show jumping or dressage with experienced instructors.
Our Trainers
Our coaching team brings certified training, national and international experience, and a strong commitment to teaching, horse welfare, and rider development.
Dressage | FEI Coaching System
Birgita Paul
Intensive training in High School Dressage (2025), certification in the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Coaching System and FEI certification in show jumping course design (2005), participation in a specialized seminar on the morphology and aptitudes of the Pure Spanish Horse (2000), and intermediate-level equestrian riding certification in Germany.
Show Jumping | High-Performance Training
William Decarvalho
Brazilian-Costa Rican show jumping rider and trainer with over 30 years of experience in the discipline. Former head trainer of the Haras SS team (1998-2005), focused on developing high-performance riders and horses. He has trained riders who have competed in international youth competitions and equestrian events across the Americas, and has achieved notable results in national rankings, including first places in 1.30 m and 1.40 m classes. He has also complemented his career through clinics and training with renowned international coaches such as Nelson Pessoa, Jos Kamps, and Pieter Kersten.
Our Equestrian Services:
Pony Club Lessons
Comprehensive training for all ages, focused on technique, discipline, and love for horses.
Pony Club Lessons
Comprehensive training for all ages, focused on technique, discipline, and love for horses.
Dressage Lessons
Refinement of precision, elegance, and connection between horse and rider under the guidance of specialized trainers.
Show Jumping Lessons
Focused training to strengthen concentration, power, and technique to reach competition-level performance.
Stable Rental
Luxury stables with professional maintenance, personalized feeding, and full access to all facilities.
Horse-drawn carriage
At the hacienda, we offer carriage transportation services with our mares Dakota and America, ideal for weddings, social, and corporate events, both on and off the hacienda grounds.
Facility and Event Rental
Our arenas and grandstands are available for equestrian, corporate, or social events, supported by expert logistics in an unmatched natural setting.
Equestrian Show Haute Ecole
A performance that celebrates elegance, mastery, and the connection between horse and rider inspired by Europe's great classical schools.
Adventure, learning, and a deep connection with nature.
Barvak Camp
Camp blends equestrian life with outdoor adventure, creating unforgettable experiences for children and young riders.
Over the course of a week, participants live the rhythm of the hacienda: caring for horses, learning riding techniques, exploring trails and rivers, discovering mountain survival skills, and building teamwork through hands-on experience.