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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beautiful trail rides over the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain on well schooled horses, which will easily clamber over the mountainous terrain.
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.
Ride in the Peneda-Gerês National Park in the very north of Portugal. You are based at a comfortable private house and enjoy a week of riding and sightseeing in this stunning landscape.
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.
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.
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.
Tuscany is a region blessed with beauty wine and an unparalleled artistic legacy. From your base neighbouring a medieval castle you ride over the Chianti hills, criss-crossing the trails of wildlife such as deer and wild boar, visiting medieval villages and local vineyards.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Follow ancient routes to the summer pastures. This is a very special trail ride from Extremadura to Gredos – a great experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
