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The riding is on São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. You are based at the comfortable Quinta da Terca and the various riding trails take you to dramatic areas of the island.

• Centre - based
• Suitable for Non-Riders

Learn to ride in the lush green landscape of São Miguel, the largest of the Azorean islands. This ride is suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners: lessons can be tailored to your level of experience.

• Centre - based
• Instruction
• Suitable for Beginners
• Suitable for Non-Riders

The riding is on São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This flexible itinerary allows you plenty of time to relax and explore the island.

• Centre - based
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Children
• Suitable for Non-Riders

A popular centre-based ride which is great for families, riders wishing to brush up on their flatwork and jumping skills and those who simply want to get away from it all to enjoy some great riding in a beautiful setting.

• Centre - based
• Instruction
• Suitable for Beginners
• Suitable for Children
• Suitable for heavy riders
• Suitable for Non-Riders

If you enjoy adventure and think there is no better way to see the countryside than from the back of a well-trained horse, then this is the ride for you! A true journey on horseback; let your guide Anne show you the wonderful paths, cool forests, and rural landscapes that are synonymous with this part of France. Stay in characterful gites along the way and sample typical French farmhouse cooking.

• Short Breaks
• Trail Ride

A lowland ride in the Chiraki Region of southern Georgia. This is a remote landscape of arrid canyons, wide open plains and desert steppes.

• Camping Expedition
• Trail Ride

An adventurous ride, using pack horses for support, through an unspoilt and remote corner of Europe.

• Camping Expedition
• Trail Ride

Riding on the Southern Great Plain is a very different experience to riding in the UK. The flat landscape is criss-crossed with long sandy tracks which allow you to explore this rural idyll without gates to open or fences to hinder your progress. The riding is fast and challenging at times and your horse will be keen to show you what he is made of, so this is one for experienced riders only.

• Centre - based
• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Short Breaks

This trail ride in the north of Iceland is a healthy mixture of adventure on horseback, driving a herd of free running horses, comfortable lodging and selected meals with fresh local ingredients. Iceland with a hint of luxury thrown in!

• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Trail Ride

A ride through southern Iceland visiting magnificent waterfalls and hot springs. This ride is ideal for those who do not have the required experience for the more challenging highland tours.

• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Suitable for Children
• Suitable for heavy riders
• Trail Ride

A challenging trail ride in northern Iceland in the famous horse region of Skagafjörður. Discover the Hofsjökull glacier and the heart of Iceland.

• Camping Expedition
• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Trail Ride

A relaxed lodge based ride in northern Iceland, staying in a private cottage and riding out daily from the centre. Combines well with an extended self-drive itineray in Iceland.

• Centre - based

A classic trail ride through the highlands and interior of Iceland, running south to north or vice versa on an ancient route across the heart of the country. A remote and beautiful ride staying in basic accommodation along the way.

• Camping Expedition
• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Suitable for heavy riders
• Trail Ride

The Round Ups take place in the north and south of Iceland and you will be assisting farmers in bringing their animals down from the mountains before winter sets in. Hours in the saddle can be long and the rides are usually highly sociable as all the local farmers gather to assist.

• Centre - based
• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Suitable for heavy riders

A ride on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, famous for the glacier covered cone volcano Snæfellsjökull that inspired Jules Verne’s novel “A journey to the centre of the Earth.” This ride takes you through mighty lava fields, green valleys, wide-open stretches of light-coloured sand on the beaches and to the multi-coloured mountains of Hítardalur valley.

• Beach Ride
• Camping Expedition
• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for heavy riders
• Trail Ride

The 1,000 acre estate offers endless opportunities for great riding with something for all levels of rider.

• Centre - based
• Dressage
• Instruction
• Luxury Accommodation
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Beginners
• Suitable for Children
• Suitable for Non-Riders

Visitors to Mount Juliet come to unwind, relax and enjoy outstanding service and superb accommodation. The riding is tailor made for all abilities and there is a wide range of activites for the non-rider. The Spa is a great way to relax after an active day!

• Centre - based
• Dressage
• Instruction
• Luxury Accommodation
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Beginners
• Suitable for heavy riders
• Suitable for Non-Riders

A fabulous Tuscan holiday which includes a circular ride to Siena, taking you past several castles of the Chianti region. Good scenery, good horses and good wine!

• Trail Ride

A centre based ride to the south of Naples, offering lovely scenic trail rides on safe and well mannered horses. Trails venture into the mountains, through fruit orchards and olive groves and sometimes down to the shore.

• Centre - based
• Suitable for Non-Riders

A lovely centre based ride on the eastern flanks of the Chianti hills of the unspoilt region between Florence and Siena in Tuscany. A mixture of full and half day rides combined with some non-riding activities for a relaxed week.

• Centre - based
• Instruction
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Non-Riders

A four star country hotel with a BHS approved riding centre attached to it, offering lessons in flatwork and jumping as well as hacking on the estate grounds. There is a cross country course and the possibility of joining a drag hunt during winter months.

• Centre - based
• Dressage
• Instruction
• Luxury Accommodation
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Beginners
• Suitable for Children
• Suitable for heavy riders
• Suitable for Non-Riders

A centre based holiday focussing soley on dressage lessons. Ideal if you want to improve your flatwork in the arena.

• Centre - based
• Dressage
• Instruction
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Non-Riders

In the Alentejo region of Portugal, south of Lisbon, the Dolphin trail is a circular trail whilst the Coastal trail is a linear trail - both are near the coast and involve riding fabulous Lusitano horses.

• Beach Ride
• Suitable for Non-Riders
• Trail Ride

A centre based holiday offering a mixture of lessons in the arena and hacking in the pretty countryside surrounding the farm.

• Centre - based
• Dressage
• Instruction
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Non-Riders

In the Alentejo region of Portugal, east of Lisbon, this is an inland trail ride on wonderful Lusitano horses which includes a visit to an Alter-real stud.

• Suitable for Non-Riders
• Trail Ride

A great ride featuring fit horses, beautiful scenery, fast riding and a dose of culture - perfect!

• Centre - based
• Suitable for Non-Riders

Calling all experienced riders who enjoy a challenge and have an adventurous spirit! Journey through a landscape of meadows, forests, hills and small villages on the back of a well-trained, fit and forward going horse. Experience what life is like in rural Romania by staying in with local farmers en route.

• Fast/Challenging Rides
• Trail Ride

Although we can never guarantee it, there is an excellent chance of snow at this time of the year so you should find yourself riding in a winter wonderland.

• Centre - based
• Suitable for Non-Riders

This has been our best selling ride in Europe for the past four years and for good reason. The warm welcome extended to guests, the fun atmosphere, the well trained horses and the fabulous riding ensure guests often return again and again! You are really well looked after and there is some truly great riding along the coast.

• Beach Ride
• Centre - based
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Non-Riders

A trail ride through the mountains of southern Spain. Spectacular scenery and great horses characterise this ride.

• Trail Ride

These short breaks run from Saturday to Wednesday and include three full days riding through some of the most spectacular parts of the National and Natural Park of Sierra Nevada. Also suitable for beginners who will receive a lesson in the morning and a gentle hack in the afternoon.

• Centre - based
• Instruction
• Short Breaks
• Suitable for Beginners
• Suitable for Non-Riders

Combine fabulous riding from Los Alamos with top class instruction from Antonio Corales, who trained with the Royal Equestrian school of Art in Jerez.

• Beach Ride
• Centre - based
• Dressage
• Instruction

This is a winter riding holiday with lots of other activities including: snowmobiling and dog sledding. To make it really special one nights is spent in the famous Ice Hotel, 150km north of the Arctic Circle.

• Centre - based

An adventurous ride camping in the mountains of northern Sweden, 150km north of the Artic Circle.

• Camping Expedition
• Trail Ride