Our Team


At Equine Village, we are a small and dedicated team brought together by a shared love for horses, nature, and meaningful trail riding experiences. Each of us brings something unique — and together, we create the rhythm and soul of daily life on the trails.

Paula has been part of Equine Village from the very beginning. With more than 30 years of experience, she trains our horses and carefully maps out the trails used on every ride. Her calm presence, deep intuition with animals, and knowledge of Madeira’s terrain are central to everything we do.

Our guiding team includes Theresa, who moved from Germany with her horse Chewie and brings patience, focus, and care to every ride; Beatriz, born in Madeira and passionate about the island’s landscapes and horses, with strong experience in trail guiding; Randi, originally from Norway, who started as one of our regular guests and now shares her love for the trails as a part-time guide; and Natalia, a Russian-Canadian with a warm and gentle spirit, now living in Madeira and enriching our team with her unique perspective.

Behind the scenes — but just as essential — are Andreia and Diogo, our devoted grooms who care for all the animals at Equine Village every day. Their dedication ensures that each horse, dog, and feathered friend is safe, healthy, and happy.

And of course, no introduction would be complete without the dogs. Maxi, Sulla, Superstar, Sammy, Rockstar, and Panzer often join the rides — not all at once, but in joyful rotation. Their presence adds an extra touch of magic to many trails. Paula is the one who takes them along, always knowing who’s ready for the next adventure.

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