Rides

These challenging expeditions take you into the highlands and mountains of Iceland, where you stay in sleeping bag accommodation in basic mountain huts. Riding with a herd of loose horses, following ancient routes into remote areas, these trail rides are great adventures for strong riders.

This luxury mobile safari takes you off the beaten track on an exhilarating adventure with Mt Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Your guides lead a fast ride on well-schooled horses with an array of wildlife including big cats, elephants and plains game.

Explore Streymoy, the largest of the Faroe Islands, on fun Icelandic horses. This is a wild and remote place – there are incredible vistas and a rich cultural heritage to discover.

Trail rides through the Puelo Valley in a remote and beautiful part of 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.

About 250km south of Etosha National Park, this well-run lodge welcomes riders of all ages and abilities. With their well-schooled horses and variety of game species, Kambaku Safari Lodge is the ideal introduction to Africa.

Experience the beauty of Cappadocia from horseback. Ride fit, forward going horses across a diverse landscape amongst the distinctive fairy chimneys.

Two exhilarating and captivating tours of Israel, its history people and nature. Choose from the six night Israel Adventure or the longer eight night Tour Israel itinerary. Each trail gives you the chance to ride in both the northern and southern parts of Israel, along with visits to many historical sites and a day in Jerusalem.

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 with local farmers en route. A true adventure.

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.

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.

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.

Argentina is famous all over the world for its polo ponies and polo players. So where better to try your hand or improve your skills at this exciting game?

Ride beautiful Arabian horses through varied African scenery. A lovely lodge based safari on a large game reserve near Windhoek.

These trails along the spectacular Wild Coast of South Africa offer the best beach riding anywhere in the world.

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.

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.

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.

Learn to ride in the lush green landscape of São Miguel the largest of the Azorean islands. This ride is suitable for beginner and novice riders or those wishing to gain confidence.

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.

The 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.

West of Madrid these trail rides explore the mountains of Castile and Leon. This undiscovered region of Spain boasts a friendly welcome, lovely horses, stunning views and amazing tapas. Plus of course the beautiful Gredos Mountains.

The Serengeti Migration Safari explores the area of Piyaya where the landscape is rugged with open sweeping grasslands for exciting and challenging riding. Adjoining the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem the area is teeming with magnificent wildlife and offers an adventurous horseback safari; an incredible opportunity to indulge your sense of adventure off the beaten track.

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.

There is a good chance of snow at this time of the year so hopefully you will find yourself riding in a winter wonderland. Centre based, you ride out each morning, returning to the guesthouse for a warming lunch.

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.

A ride through Brazil’s southernmost state Rio Grande do Sul. Discover a unique landscape of mountain scenery, huge canyons and tall waterfalls. This ride and its scenery is sure to take your breath away.

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.

An historical country hotel with a high quality riding centre at a great price. Lessons in the arenas are for all abilities from beginners to experienced riders. Jump tuition programmes are available for those wishing to learn or improve their jumping techniques. This is a great family destination with plenty to do when not riding.

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.

The sand in the desert is perfect for fast riding and the Arabs you ride will be keen for a canter. Our camping itineraries run in the cooler months, when the temperature is idea for riding.

A trail ride in three different areas of Uruguay, you explore this enigmatic country from the sea to the inland estancias. Fun and exhilarating riding on local Uruguayan Criollo horses, staying in comfortable guesthouses and hotels.

The Round Ups take place in the north and south of Iceland and you will witness the farmers 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. Some of the Sheep Round Ups can be more challenging in terms of the riding, guest participation and accommodation.