Rides

An adventurous trail ride through North Macedonia, experiencing the shepherd’s way of life. Stay at remote guesthouses and camp high in the mountains, waking up to beautiful views and fresh air.

This country resort and spa is based in the heart of Tuscany on an 800 acre wine estate. There are three different riding programmes suitable for a range of experience levels. Improve your western riding and explore classical Tuscan landscapes on well trained Quarterhorses.

Two beautifully designed 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.

A centre based holiday just north of Lisbon featuring excellent dressage instruction on well-schooled pure-bred Lusitano horses. This family estate is dedicated to rural tourism, wine making and the noble art of dressage.

A fabulous holiday combining super riding in two countries over eight days (seven nights). The first four nights are spent at Camp Davidson, the tented camp at Horizon. On the fifth day transfer by road to Botswana to explore the Tuli Block for three nights.

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.

Our best selling ride in Europe for many 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.

Veláni Country Hotel is situated on a hillside overlooking Aposelemis Lake and is an ideal place from which to explore the island. This rural area, dotted with olive trees, Kermes oak forest and small villages gives plenty of space for endless riding and comfort for relaxing.

Monte Velho is a Lusitano stud farm which offers luxurious accommodation and wonderful riding opportunities. You can enjoy top class dressage instruction as well as relaxing rides out into the Alentejo countryside.

Adventurous trail rides on the Island of Sicily. Riders need to be fit and confident on forward going horses across varied terrain as there are long hours in the saddle.

Ride from camp to camp in the Limpopo area of Botswana which is renowned for its elephants and large cats on some wonderful horses. You can expect great game viewing in a truly remote wilderness setting, a real African adventure and experience you will never forget.

A challenging trail ride across the Lassithi Plateau and through the Dikti Mountain Range to the Cretan south coast. As well as remote trails in the mountains, the route takes you through Cretan villages past olive groves and vineyards.

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 different itineraries allow plenty of chances to see some of the fascinating sights of this historic country.

See a wide diversity of wildlife and stay in a truly luxurious lodge with stunning panoramic views of Mt Kenya. A fabulous lodge based safari run by the Dyer family, situated in the foothills of Mt Kenya and adjacent to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The Riding Wild mobile safari is for experienced riders, with dates on request for private groups.

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.

Discover the beauty of the Moroccan Atlantic coastline on this trail ride. You ride on deserted beaches, through Argan Forests and Berber villages staying in picturesque location each evening. Finish your week at the Coastal town of Essaouira which is steeped in history.

Trail rides through some of Spains most remote and ancient landscapes. This area has a timeless charm and also hosts Extremadura’s most dramatic corner the Monfrague National Park. These trails take advantage of the lovely spring weather this area offers. Plus of course you get to ride some lovely horses too.

Ride in the Peneda-Gerês National Park in the very north of Portugal. You are based at a very comfortable private house and enjoy a week of riding and sightseeing in this stunning landscape.

Ride in one of the most beautiful parts of the Moroccan desert. And yet far from anywhere, there are comfortable riads and lodges welcoming travellers onto this remote desert trail where you don’t need a sleeping bag.

These four and six night short breaks include three or four days riding through the best parts of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Our Ride & Leisure itinerary includes a day trip to Granada.

Seated high above the long grass and reeds of the Okavango Delta 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.

A great ride exploring a land where people still live much as they have done for centuries. Ride fit horses, encounter beautiful scenery passing castles, medieval towns, and spotting wildlife. Centre based ride with lunchtime saddle bag picnics.

Explore eSwatini on horseback as well as enjoy game viewing from vehicle. An opportunity to really get to know this fascinating country.

Horizon Lodge is a 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.

These trail rides in the north of Iceland are a healthy mixture of comfort and adventure on horseback, driving a herd of free running horses to discover the high moors of Eyvindarstaðaheiði.

Stay in a private self-catering cottage and explore the beautiful forgotten trails in the outback of Skagafjörður in northern Iceland, renowned for the quality of its horses. Home at Hestasport is perfect for families and groups of mixed ability, whilst the Mountain Challenge welcomes more experienced riders on trails into the mountains.
These rides combine well with an extended self-drive tour of Iceland and are great for accompanying non-riders.

Explore the winelands of the Western Cape around Paarl. Be entranced by a scenery of rugged mountains, lush vineyards and gabled Dutch homesteads and indulge in wine tastings and fine cuisine. Perhaps join the Cape Gourmet Wine Trail, an adventure of seven nights visiting many glorious wine farms.

This adventure starts in Jinja and heads north from Lake Victoria. From horseback, you’ll explore the banks of the Nile and rural Uganda along the way.

The riding is on São Miguel the largest island in the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. You are based at Quinta da Terça and the various riding trails take you to dramatic areas of the island. For those wanting a greater degree of sight-seeing the Atlantis Ride has fewer hours of riding.

The Highland Trails vary from two to seven nights, taking you away from everyday life and into the highlands of Iceland. Accommodation is in guesthouses or farmhouses, with made up beds, so provide a more comfortable adventure for those not wishing to pack a sleeping bag. Some of the trails are suitable for intermediate riders and above, whilst others require a more experienced rider.

The shorter rides are great as a stand alone short break, or work well as part of a longer stay in Iceland.

Explore the high mountains and green valleys of southern Greenland on sure footed Icelandic Horses. Your guides are local sheep farmers and the barrenness of the landscape they work and protect will amaze you.

Hidden Hollow Ranch is on a family owned working ranch in the foothills of the Big Belt Mountains. This is a beautiful place to enjoy riding over the ranch trying your hand at some cattle work and learning more about life as a Montana rancher.