Rides

A journey back in time during which you will see two beautiful but distinct areas of the Andes. Ride along ancient Inca highways and Spanish colonial routes staying in charming haciendas along the way. The ride begins in the northern highlands around Otavalo and ends in the Cotopaxi area.

Named for the Damara people who make up much of its small population, Damaraland is a place of vast open spaces, amazing colours and the forbidding Skeleton Coast. A tremendous adventure.

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 mountain forested taiga of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.

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

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 beautiful family-run estancia located in the Sierras Chicas mountains home to wonderful riding, quality horses and a warm welcome that is second to none.

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.

This trip has everything you could want from a horseback safari; abundant and varied game, extremely experienced guides and well-schooled horses; all in the unique setting of the Okavango Delta.

This is one of the most challenging rides in the world. Nowhere else can you ride so fast for so long, and yet, with some preparation, it is within the capabilities of most riders.

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.

A challenging ride in very distinct areas of Ecuador; the scenic nothern highlands and the rugged Cotopaxi area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A challenging expedition-style ride exploring the Skeleton Coast and remote parts of western Damaraland. Ride off the beaten path and journey through places which may never before have been explored on horseback.

Enjoy the spectacular scenery, cuisine and wines of the Western Cape on a five night Cape Gourmet Wine Trail. Or spend a few nights riding from the horses’ base on Cape Winelands Riding.

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.

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.

Adventurous trails through rual Colombia. Along the way you will experience some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes, gain an insight into local life and visit historic towns like Villa de Leyva and Barichara.

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.

An expedition ride on the island of Tierra del Fuego, at the extreme tip of South America. This is your chance to explore on horseback ‘Fin del Mundo’; the End of the World.

Dating back to the 16th century, Hacienda Zuleta is a beautiful colonial working farm nestled in the heart of the Andes. Ideally located only two hours’ drive from Quito.

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.

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.

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 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.

An adventurous trail ride camping in the mountains of northern Sweden 200km north of the Arctic Circle. A real outdoor wilderness adventure with campfires, sleeping in Sami tents (Lavvu) and learning about the Sami nomadic culture.

Explore two regions of eSwatini on horseback. An opportunity to really get to know this fascinating country.

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.