Highland Trails - Iceland

Winter Riding and Northern Lights

5 star rating   28 February 2025

Simone who has been on 8 In The Saddle rides. Winter fun and laughter | Absolutely fell in love with the little iceland horses. We were all questioned and I was well matched with a mare who needed to be ridden but nothing complicated or tricky. She loved a good burst of speed across the frozen landscape.
Jimmy was not going to ride but after a chat with Hannes joined us for a very fast short ride on the farm where he got his first gallop in an open field on an angel of a horse, who I stole the next day as he looked so comfortable to tolt (and he was compared to my mare who was a little more bouncy).
Saddle was lovely and comfortable and looked in good condition.
Great care was taken to check our tacking up, girths etc before we set off.
[In The Saddle - we are so glad that you enjoyed your riding adventure in the snow.]


The Riding

How well were you matched with the right horse for your ability?
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How would you rate the variety of riding, pace or terrain?
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How would you rate the overall standard of the horses, tack and stables?
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The Accommodation

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How would you rate the standard of the food?
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Shared cabins were better than we expected, nice and warm and seriously comfortable beds.
Hot tub was lovely (and nearest our cabin so very convenient)
Some guests were suprised ro have to walk to the farmhouse for meals but we enjoyed the little stroll in the pretty landscape next to the paddocks of horses.
Food was plentiful, tasty home cooking, good deserts. Didn't go hungry.


Before Your Holiday

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Plan and prepare for your holiday?
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Feel comfortable about your transfers and what to expect?
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How could we improve the quality of pre-holiday information that we send?

None, we were well informed


How could we improve the way we handled your booking and payment?

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Do you have any other feedback for us?

Hannes was a brilliant guide, the family were so accomodating and friendly.
Loved the non horse activities especially the secret lagoon.