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Argentina - Argentine Odyssey Ride
This three-centre holiday combines riding in the Patagonian mountains with a night on an island in the Tigre estuary, followed by riding on Jakob's family estancia south of Buenos Aires.This ride gives you the opportunity to ride in two very different areas.
Key Facts
• Open November - March • Set Departures • 10 nights / 8 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Buenos Aires
• Open November - March • Set Departures • 10 nights / 8 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Buenos Aires
Argentina - Bellstone Ride
This trail ride starts at Estancia Los Potreros and explores the surrounding countryside. Along the way you stay in simple dwellings and meet local people.This expedition is rich in local history and offers some great riding.
Key Facts
• Runs all year • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cordoba
• Runs all year • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cordoba
Argentina - Estancia Huechahue
An estancia in northern Argentine Patagonia in the foothills of the Andes. Fun and fast riding in a spectacular location. The riding is limitless, venture into Lanin National Park or try your hand at helping the gauchos as they work cattle.
Key Facts
• Open October to April • Arrival day varies • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bariloche
• Open October to April • Arrival day varies • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bariloche
Argentina - Estancia Los Potreros
A beautiful estancia stay offering daily rides across the pampas and the chance to play a few polo chukkas. This is the land of the horse where the culture of the gaucho is strong and where children still go to school on horseback.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cordoba
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cordoba
Argentina - Frontier Ride
An expedition trail through high mountain passes to the border with Chile. This adventurous mountain ride starts in Mendoza in the west of Argentina.
Mendoza province is Argentina's capital of the wine industry. You will follow some amazing historic routes along the way.
Key Facts
• January to March • Set departures and private groups • 8 nights/7 days riding • 3 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Mendoza
• January to March • Set departures and private groups • 8 nights/7 days riding • 3 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Mendoza
Argentina - Polo
Argentina is famous all over the world for its polo ponies and polo players. There is a variety of options available from informal 'stick and balling', introduction to polo weeks and experienced player weeks to improve your game!
Key Facts
• Open all year • Monday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cordoba
• Open all year • Monday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cordoba
Arizona - Tanque Verde
Set just on the edge of Tucson in southern Arizona, this four star resort ranch is a great family holiday offering riding for all abilities, tennis courts, swimming pools and a 'Kids Club', all located in the rolling foothills of the Rincon Mountains.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 1 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tucson and Phoenix.
• Open all year • Arrive any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 1 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tucson and Phoenix.
Arizona - White Stallion Ranch
This charming, family owned and run informal ranch really gives you the feeling of the Old West. At at the foot of the ruggedly beautiful Tucson Mountains, adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, ranch hospitality is blended perfectly with the comforts of a top resort.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 1 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tucson and Phoenix.
• Open all year • Arrive any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 1 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tucson and Phoenix.
Australia - Bush & Beach
A trail ride inland on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland with opportunities for a day of beach canters, riding along tropical rainforest trails, into the Australian bush, finishing with a surf beach ride. Watch out for kangaroos and koalas.
Key Facts
• Runs March to November • Arrive Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast, Noosa
• Runs March to November • Arrive Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast, Noosa
Australia - Snowy Mountains
A rustic camping trail through the northern most part of the Kosciuszko National Park in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. Arguably some of Australia’s most picturesque and challenging country.
Key Facts
• Open November to April • Set departures • from 4 nights / 3 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cooma
• Open November to April • Set departures • from 4 nights / 3 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cooma
Azores - Green Island Trail
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.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ponta Delgada
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ponta Delgada
Azores - Learn to Ride in a Week
Learn to ride in the lush green landscape of São Miguel, the largest of the Azorean islands. This ride is suitable for complete beginners and to those who have ridden only a little or wish to restart.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 15 hours riding per week • Nearest airport: Ponta Delgada
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 15 hours riding per week • Nearest airport: Ponta Delgada
Azores - Relaxed Ride
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 this beautiful island. Dolphin and whale watching is a must do activity.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrival Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 10 hours riding per week • Nearest airport: Ponta Delgada
• Open all year • Arrival Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 10 hours riding per week • Nearest airport: Ponta Delgada
Botswana - Best of Botswana
This safari combines two dramatically different but equally spectacular areas of Botswana in one unforgettable adventure. Guests joining the Best of Botswana trip will ride most of the popular Tuli Trail at Limpopo before transferring by light aircraft to Macatoo camp on the western side of the Okavango Delta.
Key Facts
• May to November • Set dates and private groups • 10 nights / 11 days • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg / Maun
• May to November • Set dates and private groups • 10 nights / 11 days • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg / Maun
Botswana - Kujwana
This Luxury tented safari has everything you could want from a horseback safari; abundant and varied game, extremely experienced and knowledgeable lead guides PJ & Barney and well schooled, responsive horses; all in the unique setting of the Okavango Delta.
Key Facts
• Open March to November • Arrival day varies • 5, 7 or 10 nights • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Maun
• Open March to November • Arrival day varies • 5, 7 or 10 nights • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Maun
Botswana - Limpopo Lodge Safari
A lodge to lodge version of the Tuli Trail. This safari has the most comfortable accommodation of all the safaris in the Tuli. So if camping is not your thing but you still want amazing game viewing on well schooled quality horses, this certainly is the safari for you.
Key Facts
• Open February to December • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open February to December • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
Botswana - Macatoo
The ultimate riding experience. A pacey ride in the magical Okavango Delta, seated high above the long grass and reeds, riders see giraffe, elephant, buffalo, many species of antelope and even lion. Combine this with luxury bush camps and you have the riding experience of a lifetime.
Key Facts
• Open all Year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Maun
• Open all Year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Maun
Botswana - Makgadikgadi Pans
The Makgadikgadi salt pans, a complete contrast to the neighbouring Okavango Delta. These salt pans offer some unique highlights - shy brown hyaena; meerkat families; some of the largest baobab trees in the world; and walks with bushmen.
Key Facts
• Open All year round • Arrival day varies • 5 nights / 4 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Maun
• Open All year round • Arrival day varies • 5 nights / 4 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Maun
Botswana - Motswiri Camp
Set on the north edge of the Okavango Delta near the Selinda Spillway, this camp offers riding as well as walking, game drives and boat safaris, so is ideal for non-riders as well as riders. Each tent has its own veranda overlooking the Spillway where elephants regularly come to bath and drink.
Key Facts
• Open All year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Maun
• Open All year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Maun
Botswana - Tuli Trail
Ride from camp to camp through the Tuli Reserve, an area renowned for it's elephants, on some of the best schooled horses in Africa. Great game viewing in a truly remote wilderness setting, a real African adventure and experience you will never forget.
Key Facts
• Open April to October • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open April to October • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
Botswana - Two Mashatus Safari
The same exceptional horses and guides as the Tuli Trail but based at the semi-permanent tented camp of Two Mashatus. Like the Tuli Trail this is also renowned for its game viewing, in particular elephant and a large variety of big cats!
Key Facts
• Open February, March and November • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open February, March and November • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
Brazil - Bahia Beach Ride
Growing rapidly in popularity, Bahia is known for its golden sands and emerald seas. This part of Brazil is the perfect spot for an exotic riding holiday. Ride along the palm-fringed coastline, traverse tropical beaches and explore characterful towns and villages.
Key Facts
• Open From March to November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day
• Open From March to November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day
Brazil - Canyons and Waterfalls
A ride through Brazil's southernmost state - Rio Grande do Sul. Discover a unique landscape of spectacular mountain scenery, huge canyons and bottomless waterfalls. This ride and its scenery is sure to take your breath away.
Key Facts
• Open March - June and August - November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day
• Open March - June and August - November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day
Brazil - Darwin's Trail
A ride through the rainforests of Brazil visited by Charles Darwin. On this trail you ride through these exuberant forests of ancient trees and see a little of what enchanted the young Darwin. A great variety of bird and plant life.
Key Facts
• Open May or September • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day
• Open May or September • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day
Brazil - Pantanal Experience
Offering a rich collection of flora and fauna, the Pantanal is a collection of ecosystems comprising the largest wetlands in the Americas. With its immense diversity of bird and wildlife species, the Pantanal is Brazil's top destination for wildlife-viewing and bird-watching.
Key Facts
• Open March to November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day
• Open March to November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day
Brazil - The Coffee Trail
Sao Paulo state is home to some of the most beautiful and historic coffee plantations in Brazil. This journey takes you through one of the main coffee growing regions of Brazil, which is nestled in the northeast of Sao Paulo state.
Key Facts
• Open January to November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day
• Open January to November • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day
Bulgaria - Balkan Trails
The land in Bulgaria is perfect for riding because there are almost no
fences or gates. Wide open spaces and gently undulating terrain provide
the opportunity for long canters and interesting riding. The itineraries allow plenty of opportunity to visit monasteries and see some of the fascinating sights of this historic country.
Key Facts
• April to November • Set departures & private groups • from 7 nights/6 days riding • 3 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Sofia
• April to November • Set departures & private groups • from 7 nights/6 days riding • 3 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Sofia
California - Redwood Coast
Canter along deserted ocean beaches, ride the bluffs while the Pacific crashes against rocks far below and meander on mossy trails through magnificent Redwood forests whilst riding experienced endurance horses and learning about their training from your well-known host Lari Shea.
Key Facts
• Open April to September • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: San Francisco
• Open April to September • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: San Francisco
Canada - Lucasia
An hour and a half drive south of Calgary in the Foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, a stay at this working ranch during their Branding Week or one of the Cattle Drives will give you an interesting insight into the modern rancher's life.
Key Facts
• Open May to October • Set Departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Calgary
• Open May to October • Set Departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Calgary
Canada - Tsylos Lodge
Tsylos Lodge is located at the north end of Chilko Lake, fed by glacial streams and surrounded by majestic peaks, one of the most impressive areas in British Columbia. A land of log cabins and wood smoke; snake fences and pick-up trucks; slower time zones and a never empty coffee pot.
Key Facts
• Open June to October • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Vancouver
• Open June to October • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Vancouver
Canada - Tsylos Pack Trip
Seldom visited and largely untouched, the Chilcotin is like a rare gem. Few people have discovered it, but once discovered, it is rarely forgotten. There are a few areas in the world as beautiful to explore. An adventurous trip in stunning surroundings.
Key Facts
• Open July and August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Vancouver
• Open July and August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Vancouver
Chile - Glacier View
A trail ride through the spectacular Torres del Paine national park, camping in often remote locations at some of the most beautiful campsites on earth. You have the opportunity to ride to Glacier Dickson, one of the more remote and rarely visited glaciers in the Park due to its inaccessibility.
Key Facts
• Open October to March • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 8 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Punta Arenas
• Open October to March • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 8 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Punta Arenas
Chile - Grand Traverse
A trail ride which starts in Argentina and crosses the Andes, ending in the Chilean Lake District. The route of this Andean adventure includes exciting river crossings where the riders travel by boat and the horses swim plus riding across high mountain passes with panoramic views.
Key Facts
• Open November to March • 13 nights / 11 days riding • 3 - 7 hours riding per day
• Open November to March • 13 nights / 11 days riding • 3 - 7 hours riding per day
Chile - Lake District
Trail rides through the Puelo Valley in a remote and beautiful area nestled into the Andes in Chile's Lake District. The Puelo river runs through the heart of the valley and you will cross it many times. Pack horses are used for support.
Key Facts
• Open November to March • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day
• Open November to March • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day
Chile - Torres Vista
A trail ride through the spectacular Torres del Paine national park staying in converted estancias and guesthouses. Riding Criollo horses, follow a route through the park encountering towering peaks, glacial rivers, azure lakes and huge glaciers.
Key Facts
• Open October to March • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Punta Arenas
• Open October to March • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Punta Arenas
Colorado - Colorado Cattle Company
Ride the open range of the Pawnee National Grasslands on well trained horses and learn skills such as roping and cutting cattle from real cowboys. This is a real working ranch where riders of all abilities can really get involved and help out.
Key Facts
• Open May to October • Arrive Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Denver
• Open May to October • Arrive Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Denver
Costa Rica - Rainforest Adventure
A centre-based stay at Cerro Lodge is perfect for a relaxing break with a few hours of riding each day spotting scarlet macaws, parakeets, toucans, iguanas, monkeys and anteaters. A true rainforest adventure.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: San Jose
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: San Jose
Costa Rica - Riding Odyssey
This is a trail ride journeying to three different areas of Costa Rica over varying terrain. In the middle there is a non-riding day to experience the Arenal volcano and relax at the thermal springs.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Set Departures • 9 nights / 8 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: San Jose
• Open all year • Set Departures • 9 nights / 8 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: San Jose
Ecuador - Colonial Hacienda
On this trail ride you gain a real insight into local life as you ride between tiny patchwork fields in lush green valleys then ascend towards the snow-capped Cotopaxi. Along the way you stay at carefully chosen haciendas some of the most grand homes in the area.
Key Facts
• Runs June to February • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Quito
• Runs June to February • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Quito
Ecuador - Cotopaxi Adventure
This trail ride takes you through breathtaking, wild open country including Cotopaxi National Park and seldom-visited open plains high in the Andes. Your accommodation is simple haciendas and farmhouses.
Key Facts
• Runs June to February • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Quito
• Runs June to February • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Quito
Ecuador - Volcanoes and Vistas Ride
An exciting ten night journey combining the highlights of the Colonial Hacienda and Cotopaxi Adventure rides and the beautiful Antisana foothills, which is prime Condor country. Nights are spent in a wonderful mixture of haciendas, farms and remote inns.
Key Facts
• Open June to February • Set departures & private groups • 10 nights / 10 days riding • 4 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Quito
• Open June to February • Set departures & private groups • 10 nights / 10 days riding • 4 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Quito
France - Cerfcheval
The department of Vienne offers wonderful riding. Explore the
countryside on horseback; discover valleys, hills, rivers, small
villages, isolated farms, the history and culture of rural France.
Key Facts
• Runs April to October • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Poitiers or Limoges
• Runs April to October • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Poitiers or Limoges
France - Chateau Chazelles
This is a centre based ride staying at the lovely Château Chazelles. Each day you ride out exploring this rural upland region of south central France. The horses are well trained and responsive to ride; the food is a highlight and the accommodation is really lovely.
Key Facts
• Open late April to August • Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 5 hours per day • Nearest airport: Lyon
• Open late April to August • Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 5 hours per day • Nearest airport: Lyon
France - Chateaux of the Loire
The Loire Valley and its chateaux have charmed visitors for centuries. A ride from chateau to chateau takes you back to the 16th century in this historic and beautiful area of France. Enjoy fine French cuisine with gourmet picnics and elegant candle lit dinners.
Key Facts
• Runs April to October • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 4 or 5 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day
• Runs April to October • Set departures & private groups • 6 nights / 4 or 5 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day
France - Journey to the Camargue
This is a seven night journey from the beautiful tree covered Cevennes Mountains to the sea at Camargue in Southern France. A memorable journey as you progress along the way passing through a diverse mixture of varying French countryside.
Key Facts
• Runs September and October • Set Departures • Seven nights /six days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Montpellier
• Runs September and October • Set Departures • Seven nights /six days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Montpellier
Georgia - Chiraki Ride
A lowland ride in the Chiraki Region of southern Georgia discover the fascinating Tush people, their culture and heritage whose life has remained largely unchanged for centuries. This is a remote landscape of arid canyons, wide open plains and desert steppes.
Key Facts
• Open April to May, October and November • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 6 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tbilisi
• Open April to May, October and November • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 6 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tbilisi
Georgia - Tusheti Mountain Ride
An adventurous ride, using pack horses for support, through an unspoilt, unchanged and remote corner of North East Georgia. Combine the challenge of an epic expedition whilst experiencing the culture of one of the last mountain communities in Europe.
Key Facts
• Open June to September • Set departures & private groups • 13 nights / 8 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tbilisi
• Open June to September • Set departures & private groups • 13 nights / 8 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tbilisi
Hungary - Homoki Riding
The southern Great Plain offers the best place for horse riding holidays in Hungary. 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 fun and fast and your guides are more than happy to 'kick on'.
Key Facts
• Open April to November • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Budapest
• Open April to November • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Budapest
Iceland - Absolute Iceland
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!
Key Facts
• Open June • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open June • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Golden Circle
Riding in Iceland is a unique experience and this ride is 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. Shorter breaks are also available.
Key Facts
• Open June to August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open June to August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Highland Escape
A challenging trail ride in northern Iceland in the famous horse region of Skagafjörður. Discover the Hofsjökull glacier and the heart of Iceland. On the Highland Escape you change horses once or twice a day and as you ride, the herd of up to fifty loose horses travels with you.
Key Facts
• Open August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 8 hours riding per day covering 20 - 35 km • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 8 hours riding per day covering 20 - 35 km • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Home at Hestasport
A relaxed lodge based ride in northern Iceland which leaves you time to do other activities, you will be staying in a private cottage and riding out daily from the centre. Combines well with an extended self-drive itineray in Iceland.
Key Facts
• Open June to September • Arrive / depart any day • 4 nights / 4 days • 1 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open June to September • Arrive / depart any day • 4 nights / 4 days • 1 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Kjolur
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.
Key Facts
• Open June to August • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 5 - 10 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open June to August • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 5 - 10 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Northern Lights Ride
Autumn in Iceland means a colourful countryside and Northern Lights dancing in the black night sky. Enjoy visiting the best known sights in Iceland, riding the Icelandic horse along fine bridle paths and hopefully viewing dazzling Northern Lights after a good day in the saddle.
Key Facts
• Open September and October • Set Departures • 3 nights / 2 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open September and October • Set Departures • 3 nights / 2 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Round Up
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.
Key Facts
• Open September to October • Set Departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 6 - 10 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open September to October • Set Departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 6 - 10 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Snæfellsnes
Ride on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, famous for the glacier covered cone volcano Snæfellsjökull. This ride goes through lava fields, green valleys, wide-open stretches of beaches, to the multi-coloured mountains of Hítardalur valley.
Key Facts
• Open June to August • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open June to August • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
Iceland - Volcano Vistas
A ride in southern Iceland in an area shaped by two majestic volcanos, Mount Eyjafjallajökull and Mount Hekla. On most of the other Icelandic rides it's sleeping bags in tents and mountain huts but on this trail you stay in farmhouses and holiday cottages.
Key Facts
• Open July to August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
• Open July to August • Set Departures • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Keflavik
India - Assam Tea Gardens Ride
This is a more than just a riding holiday amidst the lush tea gardens of north east India; it's an opportunity to live a bygone colonial era as well as experience the sights and sounds of rural India in this seldom visited part of the world.
Key Facts
• Open November to April • Set departures & private groups • Usually 9 nights/7 days riding • 2 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Dibrugarh
• Open November to April • Set departures & private groups • Usually 9 nights/7 days riding • 2 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Dibrugarh
India - Fairs and Festivals
This itinerary combines a seven day ride in Rajasthan, with visits to Delhi, Jaipur, the bird sanctuary at Bharatpur, one of the largest cattle and horse fairs at Bateshwar and the Taj Mahal at Agra. The highlights of India in one holiday. If you are either short of time or have been to India before, it is possible to leave after 11 nights.
Key Facts
• Runs October/November • Set departures • from 11 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
• Runs October/November • Set departures • from 11 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
India - Nagaur Fair
This exciting itinerary combines a six day ride in north west Rajasthan through the Great Indian Desert, camping in the desert wilderness with a visit to the famous Nagaur Fair, along with time to see the great sights of Delhi, Khimsar, Jaisalmer and Jodpur
Key Facts
• Runs January/February • Set departures & private groups • from 11 nights / 7 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
• Runs January/February • Set departures & private groups • from 11 nights / 7 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
India - Pushkar Fair
The Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is one of the worlds largest camel fairs and a real spectacle to behold. We have two different itineraries both of which include a visit to the spectacular Pushkar Fair as well as riding in rural India and sightseeing.
Key Facts
• Runs October/November • Set departures • from 11 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
• Runs October/November • Set departures • from 11 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
India - Shekhawati Rides
The Christmas Ride is one of the most popular itineraries which is offered in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan (in addition to the Fairs & Festivals; Pushkar or Nagaur Fair rides. For private groups it is also possible to have a tailor-made trip between October and March.
Key Facts
• Runs October to February • Set departures & private groups • 13 nights / 9 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
• Runs October to February • Set departures & private groups • 13 nights / 9 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Delhi
Ireland - An Sibin - Residential Ride
An Sibin Riding Centre is in the rural West of Ireland, just a few miles from the little village of Mountshannon with its unique monastic settlement on Holy Island in the Lough Derg. The centre offers a combination of basic arena work and guided hacks on many miles of riding tracks through the beautiful rugged countryside.
Key Facts
• Mid- Feb to mid-Nov • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 15hrs riding per week • Nearest airport: Shannon
• Mid- Feb to mid-Nov • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 15hrs riding per week • Nearest airport: Shannon
Ireland - Castle Leslie Estate
This 1,000 acre estate offers endless opportunities for great riding with something for all levels of rider. There are 20 miles of bridleways and 300 jumps. It is one of the few remaining Irish estates still owned and run by its founding family.
Key Facts
• Open All year • Arrive/depart any day • 3 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Belfast or Dublin
• Open All year • Arrive/depart any day • 3 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Belfast or Dublin
Ireland - Clare Burren Trail
On the Clare Burren Trail Ride, you’ll discover Ireland’s beautiful and varied landscape and colourful history on horseback. This trail takes you westwards, through the rural areas of County Clare into the unique Burren region and on to the rough Atlantic coast overlooking the spectacular Cliffs of Moher.
Key Facts
• Apr - Oct • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Shannon
• Apr - Oct • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Shannon
Ireland - Mount Juliet
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 activities for the non-rider. The Spa is a great way to relax after an active day!
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive any day • 3 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Waterford
• Open all year • Arrive any day • 3 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Waterford
Israel - Land of Galilee
Focussing on the fertile Galilee area and Jordan Valley, this six night itinerary offers a combination of riding and an insight into the rich cultural history of Israel. This is a beautiful part of Israel and the terrain lends itself to some wonderful riding.
Key Facts
• Open February to May / September to December • Set Departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tel Aviv
• Open February to May / September to December • Set Departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tel Aviv
Israel - Tour Israel
An exhilarating and captivating tour of Israel, its history, people and nature. An eight night itinerary, with the chance to ride in both the northern and southern parts of Israel along with visits to many historical sites.
Key Facts
• Open February to May / September to December • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tel Aviv
• Open February to May / September to December • Set Departures • 8 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Tel Aviv
Italy - Castellare di Tonda
This country resort and spa is based right in the heart of Tuscany on an 800 acre working wine estate. Explore classically beautiful Tuscan landscapes on well trained Quarterhorses and Criollos, doing as much or as little riding as you like.
Key Facts
• February to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 to 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Pisa or Florence
• February to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 to 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Pisa or Florence
Italy - Chianti Castles
For many of us, Tuscany is the essence of Italy. This is a fabulous Tuscan holiday through the unspoiled region between Florence and Siena, taking you past several castles of the Chianti region. Good scenery, good horses and good wine!
Key Facts
• Open May, September and October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Florence or Pisa
• Open May, September and October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Florence or Pisa
Italy - Cilento Ride
I Moresani, south of Naples, offers lovely scenic trail rides on fit, well mannered horses. Venture into the mountains, through fruit orchards, olive groves and sometimes down to the shore. On selected weeks, a Trail Ride takes you into Cilento National Park.
Key Facts
• Open March to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Naples
• Open March to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Naples
Italy - Discover Tuscany
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.
Key Facts
• Open April to June and September to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Florence or Pisa
• Open April to June and September to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Florence or Pisa
Italy - I Due Laghi
A four star country hotel with a BHS approved riding centre attached to it, offering lessons in flatwork and jumping plus hacking on the estate. There is a cross country course and the possibility of joining a drag hunt during winter months.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 18 hours riding per week • Nearest airport: Fiumicino or Ciampino
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 18 hours riding per week • Nearest airport: Fiumicino or Ciampino
Jordan - Footsteps of Lawrence
A trail ride through the Wadi Rum desert on Arabian horses with nights spent camping under a clear star-filled sky. This is a vast silent place, timeless and starkly beautiful. On the first day you visit the amazing ruins of Petra, the 'rose red city' set deep inside a narrow gorge.
Key Facts
• Runs Sept to May • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Amman
• Runs Sept to May • Set departures & private groups • 9 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Amman
Kenya - Borana
See a wide diversity of wildlife and stay in a truly luxurious lodge with stunning panoramic views. A fabulous lodge based safari run by the Dyer family, situated in the foothills of Mt Kenya and adjacent to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
Key Facts
• Open All year except closed in November • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
• Open All year except closed in November • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
Kenya - Chyulu Hills Mobile Safari
A mobile tented safari in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro. See by reading the feedback section that the lead guides, are wonderful hosts and add a great deal to the experience. These safaris are reminiscent of the safaris of old.
Key Facts
• Open Dec to Apr & Jun to Oct • Set dates and private groups • 6 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
• Open Dec to Apr & Jun to Oct • Set dates and private groups • 6 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
Kenya - Maasai Mara | Offbeat
The Maasai Mara is perhaps the most outstanding game reserve in the world. More than any other riding safari, this one will give you the best opportunity of fast riding with large herds of game. Here you are likely to see wildebeast and zebra in their thousands.
Key Facts
• Open January to March and June to October • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
• Open January to March and June to October • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
Kenya - Maasai Mara | Safaris Unlimited
An Ultimate luxury mobile tented safari giving you the opportunity not just to view the vast herds of game that migrate through this area, but to be part of the experience by riding amongst the wildlife. The Maasai Mara is perhaps the most outstanding game reserve in the world.
Key Facts
• Open January to February and June to September • Set departures and private groups • 6 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
• Open January to February and June to September • Set departures and private groups • 6 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
Kenya - Ol Donyo Lodge
The same great guides and horses as the Chyulu Hills Mobile Safari but with the comfort of staying at Ol Donyo Wuas lodge. Perfect for those who wish to combine a riding safari with a luxurious lodge, swimming pools, massages and unbeatable views.
Key Facts
• Open All year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
• Open All year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Nairobi
Kyrgyzstan - The Great Trek
A long adventurous trail ride across the mountains and valleys of central Kyrgyzstan, staying in simple tented camps and yurts. There is a real contrast of landscapes with deep fertile valleys and arid canyons separated by high mountain passes.
Key Facts
• Open mid June to mid September • Set departures & private groups • 17 nights / 13 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bishkek
• Open mid June to mid September • Set departures & private groups • 17 nights / 13 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bishkek
Mexico - Cabalgatas La Sierra
Explore the fabulous scenery of the Sierra Madre Mountains, on high quality horses. There are various rides from Finca Enyhe including a trail ride with plenty of hours in the saddle, and two more relaxed rides with less demanding riding.
Key Facts
• Runs October to June • Set Departures • 4 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Mexico City
• Runs October to June • Set Departures • 4 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Mexico City
Mongolia - Big Skies Horse Trail
This trail ride takes place in the Khan Khentii Special Protected Area, north-east of Ulaanbaatar. On this ride, accommodation is in made up beds in gers rather than the more basic two man tents of the Mongol Horse Trail. A comfortable adventure!
Key Facts
• Runs June to September • Set departures & private groups • 10 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ulaanbaatar
• Runs June to September • Set departures & private groups • 10 nights / 7 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia - Gobi Steppe Ride
This trail ride takes you to the semi-arid grassland steppes south of Ulaanbaatar. You ride across the Bogdkhan mountains and sand dune areas, as well as the giant rock formations of Zorgol Hairhan Uul.
Key Facts
• Runs June to September • Set departures • 11 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ulaanbaatar
• Runs June to September • Set departures • 11 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia - Mongol Horse Trail
A trail ride through the Khan Khentii Special Protected Area, north-east of Ulaanbaatar. Experience two strikingly different areas, from the treeless steppes to the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, being mountain forest taiga.
Key Facts
• Runs June to September • Set departures • 10 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ulaanbaatar
• Runs June to September • Set departures • 10 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Ulaanbaatar
Montana - Bonanza Creek
In a beautiful, remote setting in mid Montana, Bonanza Creek Ranch offers you the opportunity to help with the cattle work or simply enjoy scenic rides around the ranch. Some weeks are just for experienced adult riders only. An authentic ranch experience.
Key Facts
• Open June to September • Arrive Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bozeman
• Open June to September • Arrive Sunday • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bozeman
Montana - Rocking Z
Set in the grassy foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this small family owned and run guest ranch is great for all ages and abilities. There is an emphasis on natural horsemanship and you can really get a feel for this with the ranch's home-trained horses.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Great Falls or Helena
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Great Falls or Helena
Montana - Sweet Grass
Situated in a wonderfully remote location on the edge of the Gallatin National Forest, Sweet Grass Ranch is on the National Register of Historic Places and is in its own private valley at the base of the Crazy Mountains.
Key Facts
• Open June to September • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bozeman or Billings
• Open June to September • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bozeman or Billings
Mozambique - Tropical Sands
When you imagine a tropical beach with white sand, palm trees and azure waters, then this is exactly what you get in Mozambique. This is a very relaxing riding holiday on very special horses that were rescued from Zimbabwe.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Vilanculos
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Vilanculos
Namibia - Across the Namib
This is one of the most challenging rides in the world. Nowhere else can you ride for so fast or for so long and yet it is within the capabilities of most riders. This is an expedition across the desert from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund on the coast.
Key Facts
• Runs April to October • Set Departures • 11 nights / 9 days riding • 3 - 10 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
• Runs April to October • Set Departures • 11 nights / 9 days riding • 3 - 10 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
Namibia - Damaraland/Skeleton Coast Horse Trail
Largely inaccessible, Damaraland is a spectacular part of Namibia. Named for the Damara people who make up much of its small population, Damaraland is a place of vast open spaces, amazing colours, the remnants of prehistoric times and the forbidding Skeleton Coast. A tremendous adventure.
Key Facts
• Runs April to August • Set Departures • 10 nights / 7 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
• Runs April to August • Set Departures • 10 nights / 7 days riding • 6 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
Namibia - Fish River Canyon
Imagine - the second largest Canyon in the world combined with African game, wild horses and vast desert plains plus the mighty Orange River! An expedition ride In the Southern Namib close to the border of South Africa.
Key Facts
• Runs May to October • Set Departures • 10 nights / 9 days riding • 4 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cape Town
• Runs May to October • Set Departures • 10 nights / 9 days riding • 4 - 8 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cape Town
Namibia - Namibian Desert Lodge Trail
Experience the vast expanse and dramatic scenery of the Namib desert, staying each night in comfortable lodges and chalets.
Key Facts
• Runs February to November • Set dates and private groups • 6 nights / 7 days (4.5 days riding) • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
• Runs February to November • Set dates and private groups • 6 nights / 7 days (4.5 days riding) • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
Namibia - Okapuka
Ride beautiful Arabian horses through spectacular and varied African
scenery in this large private game reserve with the opportunity to
compete in an endurance ride. A lodge based safari on a large game reserve near Windhoek.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
Namibia - Okapuka Endurance
Compete on a fit Arabian horse in an official endurance ride in Namibia. Your guide Ingeborg is an advanced level endurance rider and regularly competes on her Okapuka Arabians at endurance races throughout Namibia.
Key Facts
• Runs February to October • Set dates • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
• Runs February to October • Set dates • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
Namibia - The Desert Homestead
A centre-based holiday with a true Namibian feel of being miles from civilisation. Camp out in the Namib Desert with its unique landscapes and wide open spaces. Stay in rock and thatch built chalets, plus a pool for hot afternoons.
Key Facts
• Open February to November • Set dates and tailor-made • 5 nights / 4 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
• Open February to November • Set dates and tailor-made • 5 nights / 4 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Windhoek
New Zealand - Coast to Coast
This ride on the North Island has it all, from long stretches of uninhabited beach to steep hill climbing, pine forest plantations and typical New Zealand sheep and cattle farms. Learn about the Maori culture and history of New Zealand.
Key Facts
• Runs Nov to May • Arrive / depart any day • 6 nights / 6.5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Auckland
• Runs Nov to May • Arrive / depart any day • 6 nights / 6.5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Auckland
New Zealand - Explorer Trails
In the high country of South Island, this trail ride takes you through the sheep and cattle stations surrounding Waitohi Downs. You ride over mountains, through valleys, alongside rivers and open tussock. Feel part of the rugged beauty of this area.
Key Facts
• Runs Oct to May • Set Departures • 4 nights / 3 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Christchurch
• Runs Oct to May • Set Departures • 4 nights / 3 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Christchurch
New Zealand - South Kaipara
A perfect opportunity to share the hospitality and lifestyle of a lovely New Zealand farming couple. Your hosts are typical North Island farmers and you will experience the gentile nature of rural life in Northland.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 nights / 4 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Auckland
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 nights / 4 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Auckland
New Zealand - Tekapo Expedition
A real expedition through parts of South Island. Ride through the rugged but spectacular scenery that New Zealand is famous for and meet some of the hardy farmers raising their sheep and cattle on these remote farms.
Key Facts
• Open November • Set Departures • 14 nights / 11 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Christchurch
• Open November • Set Departures • 14 nights / 11 days riding • 5 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Christchurch
New Zealand - Warrior Trail
This trail ride on North Island takes you through ancient trails of the Maori warriors. A great insight into the cultural aspects of the Maori way of life and the traditions they have kept and adapted to life in this day and age. The Maori people are very proud of their heritage and enjoy sharing their culture and history.
Key Facts
• Runs November to May • Set Departures • 4 nights / 4.5 days riding • 4-5 hours per day • Nearest airport: Auckland
• Runs November to May • Set Departures • 4 nights / 4.5 days riding • 4-5 hours per day • Nearest airport: Auckland
Peru - Peruvian Odyssey
Take in some of the highlights of this interesting country. In the southern part of Peru you will cross tough desert terrain on horseback. Visit the spectacular Sacred Valley exploring the wonders of Machu Picchu and the fascinating sights of Cusco.
Key Facts
• Runs November to March • Set departures & private groups • 11 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Lima
• Runs November to March • Set departures & private groups • 11 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Lima
Peru - The Sacred Valley Ride
Truly breathtaking landscapes, amazingly well-trained horses, first-class Peruvian food, and accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. This ride in the Sacred Valley is at the heart of the Andes between Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Key Facts
• Runs April to October • Set departures & private groups • 10 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cusco
• Runs April to October • Set departures & private groups • 10 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cusco
Portugal - Alcainca
A centre based holiday focussing solely on dressage lessons aboard beautiful pure-bred and part-bred Lusitano horses. Very highly trained horses for experienced riders, but also school masters for those starting out in dressage.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 1 or 2 lessons per day (each 1.5 hours) • Nearest airport: Lisbon
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 1 or 2 lessons per day (each 1.5 hours) • Nearest airport: Lisbon
Portugal - Dolphin and Alentejo Trails
Really popular rides in the Alentejo region south of Lisbon, the Dolphin Trail and Bottlenose Trails are circular trails whilst the Coastal Trail is a linear trail - all three are near the coast and involve riding fabulous Lusitano horses over a variety of terrain.
Key Facts
• Runs March to November • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Lisbon
• Runs March to November • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Lisbon
Portugal - Kingdom of the Lusitano
In the Alentejo region of Portugal, east of Lisbon, this is an inland trail ride on wonderful Lusitano horses. The Alentejo is a very important region for horse breeding and this holiday includes a visit to one of the famous Alter-Real studs.
Key Facts
• Runs April - May • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Lisbon
• Runs April - May • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Lisbon
Romania - Equus Sylvania
A great ride exploring a land where people still live much as they have done for centuries. Ride fit horses, encounter beautiful scenery, passing majestic castles, medieval towns, and spotting wildlife.Centre based ride with lunchtime saddle bag picnics.
Key Facts
• Open May to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bucharest
• Open May to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bucharest
Romania - Transylvania Trail
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. A true adventure.
Key Facts
• Runs May to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bucharest
• Runs May to October • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bucharest
Romania - Winter 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 you ride out each morning returning to the guesthouse for a warming lunch.
Key Facts
• Open January and February • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding 7 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bucharest
• Open January and February • Arrive Saturday • 7 nights / 5 days riding 7 nights / 5 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Bucharest
South Africa - African Explorer
A fabulous holiday combining super riding in two countries over eight days. The first four nights are spent at Camp Davidson, Horizon's new tented camp. On the fifth day, transfer by road to Botswana (for three nights) to explore the Tuli Block.
Key Facts
• Open February to November • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours each day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open February to November • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 8 days riding • 4 - 7 hours each day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
South Africa - Ants Lodges
Two beautifully decorated and luxurious lodges based on their own private game reserves, offering a very personal experience. All levels of riders are catered for on excellent well-schooled horses. Non riders are very welcome.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
South Africa - Blakeney
Enjoy a few days or longer on this private reserve staying in the lovely Blakeney, a renovated farm house set in a remote gorge on the banks of the Tambotie river. Your hosts and guides will arrange a personal and yet totally professional private safari for you.
Key Facts
• Open All year • Arrive/depart any day • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open All year • Arrive/depart any day • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
South Africa - Cape Winelands riding
Explore the winelands of the Western Cape around Paarl. Be entranced by a scenery of rugged mountains, lush vineyards and gabled Dutch homesteads. Indulge in wine tastings, fine cuisine and luxurious spa treatments. A truly unforgettable holiday.
Key Facts
• Open All year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 nights / 4 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cape Town
• Open All year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 nights / 4 days riding • 2 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Cape Town
South Africa - Horizon
Horizon is great fun place for a riding holiday with many different riding activities on offer. A warm welcome and hospitality second to none. All riding abilities are catered for. Perfect for families wanting a great introduction to Africa.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open all year • Arrive / depart any day • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
South Africa - Moolmanshoek
Centre-based ride at a private reserve in a wonderful setting surrounded by some of the highest mountains in South Africa. There is a variety of game and over 300 horses including a Boerperd stud and Arabians bred for endurance.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open all year • Arrive/depart any day • 5 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
South Africa - The Wild Coast
Experience fantastic riding in one of the most unspoilt and stunning regions of South Africa. We think this area is home to the most spectacular beach riding in the world. Join a trail ride along the spectacular Wild Coast, or combine wonderful beach riding with exciting game viewing on horseback at Endalweni.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
• Open all year • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Johannesburg
South Africa - Wait A Little
Near to Kruger National Park this is a fun and challenging safari, with opportunities for some great long fast canters. The horses are beautifully schooled and a pleasure to ride. Excellent possibilities to see the Big Five: elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa
• Open all year • Set departures & private groups • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa
Spain - Catalan Coastal Trails
Beautiful trail rides through the coastal hills of Catalonia and along the Mediterranean coast and beaches. These trails are for confident and fit riders since you will be riding long hours each day and covering between 25 - 45 kms daily. There are 2 different itineraries.
Key Facts
• Runs February to December • Set departures • from 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Girona
• Runs February to December • Set departures • from 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Girona
Spain - Costa Brava Rides
Ride through the Catalan coastal hills and Mediterranean coast and beach. Perfect for those who want the time to rest and relax on their holiday as well as enjoy some quality riding. You ride for between 15 - 30 kms daily. There are 4 different itineraries.
Key Facts
• Runs February to November • Set departures • from 6 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Girona
• Runs February to November • Set departures • from 6 nights / 5 days riding • 2 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Girona
Spain - Los Alamos
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! Plus some truly great riding along the coast.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Gibraltar or Malaga
• Open all year • Arrive Sunday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Gibraltar or Malaga
Spain - Pyrenean Adventures
Beautiful trail rides through the Pyrenees with fast riding on the high mountain pastures and coastal hills of Catalonia. These trails are for experienced and fit riders only since you ride for between 25 - 50 kms daily and will ride into each evening. There are 3 different itineraries.
Key Facts
• Runs May to November • Set departures Arriving Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Girona or Barcelona
• Runs May to November • Set departures Arriving Sunday • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Girona or Barcelona
Spain - Sierra Nevada
A unique trail ride over the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain. Spectacular and stunning scenery and incredibly well schooled horses characterise this ride. Your breath will be taken away by the views and the terrain that these horses can easily clamber over.
Key Facts
• Runs March to November • Set departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Malaga or Granada
• Runs March to November • Set departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Malaga or Granada
Spain - Sierra Nevada Short Break
These short breaks are 4 nights and include three full days riding through some of the most spectacular parts of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The horses are well loved and easy to ride. When not riding take time to wander around the most charming village of Bubion.
Key Facts
• Runs April to September • Set departures • 4 nights / 3 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Malaga or Granada
• Runs April to September • Set departures • 4 nights / 3 days riding • 4 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Malaga or Granada
Spain - Train and Ride
A combination of top class instruction from Antonio Corales, who trained with the Royal Equestrian school of Art in Jerez and fun riding out from Los Alamos through the forest and along the beaches. Experience some classical dressage movements on beautiful Andalucian horses.
Key Facts
• Open all year • Set departures Arriving Sunday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Gibraltar or Malaga
• Open all year • Set departures Arriving Sunday • 7 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 4 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Gibraltar or Malaga
Sweden - Explore Winter
This is a winter riding holiday with lots of other activities including snowmobiling and reindeer sledding. To make it really special, one night is spent in the famous Ice Hotel, 150km north of the Arctic Circle.
Key Facts
• Runs December to March • Set departures • 6 nights / 4 days riding • 2 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Kiruna
• Runs December to March • Set departures • 6 nights / 4 days riding • 2 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Kiruna
Sweden - Grand Nikkaluokta Trail
An adventurous trail ride camping in the mountains of northern Sweden, 150km north of the Arctic Circle. A real outdoor wilderness adventure with campfires, sleeping in Sami tents
(Lavvu) and learning about the Sami nomadic culture.
Key Facts
• Runs July and August • Set departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Kiruna
• Runs July and August • Set departures • 6 nights / 5 days riding • 3 - 5 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Kiruna
Tanzania - Singita Grumeti Safari
An unparalleled horseback safari teeming with wildlife and vast herds as they move between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. Stay in the fabulous luxury Singita lodges: Sasakwa and Faru Faru, ideally positioned on the epic migratory route for wildebeest.
Key Facts
• Runs June to October and from December to March • Arrive / depart any day • 4 to 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Arusha
• Runs June to October and from December to March • Arrive / depart any day • 4 to 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Arusha
Tibet - High Plateau Ride
An authentic wilderness experience journeying through the vast grasslands of the highest plateau on earth visiting remote Buddhist monasteries and experiencing an untouched nomadic culture. A camping based ride through eastern Tibet.
Key Facts
• Runs July to September • Set departures & private groups • 14 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Chengdu
• Runs July to September • Set departures & private groups • 14 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours per day • Nearest airport: Chengdu
Turkey - Cappadocia Trails
Experience the unusual beauty of Cappadocia from horseback. Choose to explore this unique landscape with a choice of different itineraries. Whichever itinerary you decide upon, be sure to see the distinctive rock chimneys.
Key Facts
• Runs Apr - Jun and Sep- Oct • Set departures & private groups • from 6 nights /5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Kayseri or Nevsehir
• Runs Apr - Jun and Sep- Oct • Set departures & private groups • from 6 nights /5 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Kayseri or Nevsehir
Turkey - Great Anatolian Trail Ride
The Great Anatolian Ride follows, as closely as possible, the early stages of the final journey of the adventurous seventeenth-century Ottoman Turkish traveller Evliya Celebi. It is a 14 night journey on horseback through northwest Turkey (although it is possible to leave or join half way).
Key Facts
• Runs September • Set departures • from 7 nights/5 days riding • 3 to 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Istanbul
• Runs September • Set departures • from 7 nights/5 days riding • 3 to 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Istanbul
Uruguay - Coastal Estancias
On this trail ride you ride over coastal estancia, along beaches and over shifting sand dunes through palm groves and along the shores of the wetlands, some of the largest expanses of inland water in South America.
Key Facts
• Runs October to April • Set departures • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Montevideo
• Runs October to April • Set departures • 7 nights / 7 days riding • 3 - 6 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Montevideo
Wyoming - Renegade Rides
These challenging, fast rides take place in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in north central Wyoming. It is adventurous and fast riding through aspen groves, evergreen forests and mile upon mile of sage brush.
Key Facts
• Runs May to July • Set departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Worland
• Runs May to July • Set departures • 7 nights / 6 days riding • 4 - 7 hours riding per day • Nearest airport: Worland
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