Welcome to one of the great cattle drives of the West!  We are located in the mountains of southwestern Montana. If you look on a map and find Helena, you'll see a large lake called Canyon Ferry Lake. Our cattle drives wind through the Big Belt Mountains just east of Townsend. These drives start out on the Missouri Valley floor at elevation around 4,000 feet. We trail east up the Big Belt Mo...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

This Montana Working Ranch was built in l898 and has run thousands of head of cattle and been the home of many cowboys who have rode and trained hundreds of foundation bred quarter horses over the years. As you  leave the paved highway and start up the canyon along the rutted road toward the mountain, you actually feel as if you are traveling back in time. Your hosts of this Pryor...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The Two Creek Ranch is a family owned working cattle ranch. Currently running 600 mother cows on 25,000+ acres of land. The winter and spring range is located 8 miles south of Douglas, nestled along the North Platte River, with the LaBonte and Wagonhound Creeks flowing thru. The Oregon Trail straddles a portion of the range, where the ruts are still visible today. The ranch has two summer ranges, ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Thank you for joining us on one of Western America's most unique vacation idea. Trek with us along unused roads in the foothills of the Rockies and near the mighty Tetons. Camp with us in grassy meadows by a noisy stream, share some Dutch oven grub from the chuck wagon, enjoy the evening wagon circle and campfire, relax to the singing of the cowboy, coax the old timer to spin a yarn, sleep in your...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

The foothills and mountain area was and remains cattle and horse country. Stock was wintered at the main ranch and herded to high country pastures for the summer. You'll have a chance to ride these areas and cross an Indian trail that was once used by the Stoney Band. Long ago Stoney and Sarcee Indian lodges were the only dwellings in the western foothills. This area was called Paradise by the In...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Experienced
    

Wild and rugged, in the heart of Apache territory, the ranch is located in a beautiful secluded canyon of the Dragoon Mountains at an elevation of 5000 ft (1500m) some 85 miles from Tucson. This guest and working cattle ranch offers some of the best horseback riding vacations, pack trips and adventure horse treks, in the prettiest part of Arizona. The Dragoon Mountains, rich in western histor...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Indulge yourself! Relax, bask in the warm Arizona sun, make new friends, learn new skills and rejuvenate your soul in the beautiful Arizona desert... This charming, informal ranch gives you the feeling of the Old West. Only at White Stallion Ranch can you find 3,000 acres of wide-open land at the foot of the ruggedly beautiful Tucson Mountains, adjacent to the Saguaro National Park. Here, ranch ...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

    Just outside of Tombstone a new Western guest ranch has opened. Experience the Wild West and all that it entails, from the gunfight with Doc Holliday to a horseback ride into the sunset. Let stagecoaches pass you by in the vast countryside. Enjoy great views and listen to the coyotes howl. Here your dreams of the Old West come true! The Western program includes trail ridin...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Experience the life at a real working cattle ranch, have a look at the life and work of a cowboy... Spend a great week at a ranch in the desert of Arizona, in the Hassayampa River Wilderness. This family owned ranch has been catering to family and friends for twenty years. Now they are open to the public to share their unique ranch experience in Arizona (near Wickenburg). We have decided to open t...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Rancho de la Osa, or Ranch of the “She Bear,” is one of the last great Spanish Haciendas still standing in America. During the Mexican Revolution, Pancho Villa was said to have fired shots at the Hacienda. When you stay with us, you can hold a Mexican cannonball found in the stucco walls of the Hacienda dining room. Typically, the sun shines more than 300 days a year. At night, in our Zocalo, the ...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

The remote wilderness lodge and base for this trip is located at the north end of Chilko Lake, British Columbia, the gateway to Ts'yl-os Park. This is the dividing point between the stunning Coast Mountain range and the Chilcotin Plateau, where the crystal clear Chilko River winds its way down to the coastal watersheds. The area offers excellent riding country and superb world class...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

    Experience the thrill of cantering over the open meadows and every changing scenery from one spectacular vista after another. If the idea of open spaces, a small group of friendly people, good organic food, and animals in a idyllic setting appeal to you, then this ranch may just be the perfect vacation destination for you. You can spend your day horseback riding - everyone...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels - divided into groups
    

Located in a truly beautiful part of the world with an abundance of nature, clean fast moving water, green fields and breathtaking mountain vistas you find a spectacular 35,000 acres guest ranch which offers the invigorating lifestyle of a working cattle ranch and reining horse training facilities - with exceptional lodgings and cuisine of a world-class resort. The ranch offers a whole w...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Experienced
    

This adult-oriented vacation guest ranch brings together people from all over the world who share a love of horses and adventure in the great outdoors. Located in the interior of beautiful British Columbia, horseback riding is of course the main activity. The wide variety of rides and trails available in the area allows us to cater to all levels of riding experience. The horses are well trained...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Private and exclusive, this retreat offers freedom, adventure, and the finest comforts in an intimate, pristine wilderness setting of unparalleled beauty — untouched, peaceful and spectacular.  It's a 160-acre working ranch, tucked away in the heart of B.C.'s Cariboo country. Satisfy your yearning for freedom and adventure and enjoy the comforts of a grand, 4 1/2 Star ranch estate and un...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

The passion for the gaited Icelandic horses is ever growing in popularity. This equestrian resort in the middle of the Okanagan Valley owns a large herd of purebred Icelandics with high quality bloodlines. Experience the grandeur and tranquility of British Columbia on an Icelandic Horse Resort. Beautiful log cabins, and endless trails all at the doorstep of the Canadian wilderness. Enchanting pa...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Enjoy the western vacation of your dreams. For over 70 years this 600-acre ranch, nestled in its own private mountain valley, has provided folks from around the world with authentic western vacations. From the moment you arrive we promise nothing less than real down-home hospitality amidst unforgettable mountain scenery. Most of all, you'll enjoy a sense of total relaxation and freedom from stress...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Through the aspen trees surrounding your cabin come glimpses of Hahn's Peak which beckoned prospectors a century ago. To the North and East lies the Mount Zirkel Wilderness area. A hundred thousand acres of road- less territory. Sprawled at the northern end of Colorado's Elk River Valley, the ranch offers its guests a step back in time and a true taste of life on a real ranch. The tradition of tak...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Secluded, yet easily accessible, and surrounded by water, the Wilderness Trails is in a true wilderness setting, bordering the Piedra and Weminuche Wilderness Areas-- Colorado’s largest roadless landscape, and lies in the Upper Pine River Valley—just upstream from Vallecito Lake. Experience the best of the southwest Colorado for your perfect family ranch vacation, honeymoon, family reunion, ...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

This guest and horse ranch in the heartland of Georgia is situated on two hundred acres in Historic central Georgia. You can horseback ride for hours and not leave the ranch. Whether you want to ride lazily through lush wooded trails or lope across beautiful open meadows, S.C.Ranch is big enough to accommodate any of your needs. Horses are carefully matched to suit everyone's individual ...
Minimum riding level: Novice+ - Intermediate for self guided
    

Relax and experience the pleasures of cowboy living on smooth gaited horses. Each season offers spectacular beauty and an abundance of activities at on of our working family farm, nestled in the Ozark highlands. Located 1 hour from St. Louis's Lambert International Airport, you drive southwest through beautiful country with rolling hills where interesting stops might include wine country vineyar...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Enjoy a few days in the Appalachians of Quebec.  Nestled in the Beauce Region that borders the Frontenac, Mt. Megantic National Parks and faces the majestic Appalachian Mountain chain, the country inn at Courcelles welcomes both young and old, whether experienced or novice riders, and their non-equestrian companions. The warm, family-oriented atmosphere is perfect for an exhilarating equ...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Nestled in the Beauce Region that borders the Frontenac and Mt. Megantic National Parks, and  facing the majestic Appalachian Mountain chain, the country inn at Courcelles welcomes both young and old, whether experienced or novice riders, and their non-equestrian companions. The warm, family-oriented atmosphere is perfect for an exhilarating equestrian sojourn. Mounted on Quarter Horses, Appa...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Get away into a spectacular winter wonderland. Enjoy a few days in the Appalachians of Quebec. A charming country inn awaits you with nice accommodations, excellent cuisine, and personal service. Winter activities include horseback riding, sleigh rides, harnessing instructions, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and dog sleighing nearby A string of well managed horses are at your disposal for daily...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

Located in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country near Bandera, the Equestrian Lodge offers first-class accommodations and quality horseback riding - hacking or clinics! The lodge lies on the northeast boundary of the Hill Country State Natural Area - a 5,400 acre primitive area, which boasts two live streams and 35 plus miles of riding and hiking trails. An ideal place for horseback riders...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

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Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Remotely located in the Wind River Mountains, the ranch lies at the edge of the Popo Agie Wilderness area of the Shoshone National Forest, the world's first National Forest! At 9,200 feet above sea level, you will find sparkling mountain lakes, glaciers and pristine forests right outside your cabin porch. Rustic comfort, western hospitality and friendly staff make this place perfect for your summe...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Drive 80 head of horses and mules over 80 miles from Owens Valley to Rock Creek or Reds Meadow. Drive herds horses and mules between the winter range in the Owens Valley and the summer headquarters in the High Sierra. The drives start early in the morning in order to move during the cool of the day. Camp is made early afternoon. The cook and camp crew have a comfortable camp set up in advance of e...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Join us while we herd about 100 head of horses and mules.  Your tents and gear will be transported each day and will be waiting for you as you drive the stock into camp. Don't miss four days of hospitality, home cooking, and the thrill of the roundup. All trips are full service and include three mountain gourmet meals a day, horse and tack and camp gear, plus lots of tall stories and singing...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

If you have ever rounded up and driven horses in miles of open country, you know it's not just a ride in the park! Driving horses 20 miles a day through all kinds of terrain is an adventure! It's the most exciting thing you have ever done on horseback. It can be hot and it can be cold, it can be wet or dry or dusty, it can be fast and then slow, it can be challenging yet relaxing. It's a horse dri...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The Pryor Mountains Ranch is an authentic working cattle and quarter horse ranch located in the Dryhead Canyon on the east slopes of the Pryor Mountains, south of Billings, Montana. We invite you to join us and experience a lifestyle you’ve only seen in the movies…. here you can experience your first real horse drive, cattle drive or brand your own calf and ride a trained cow horse. Th...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Explore and ride through an area of great natural beauty, rich in wildlife and where time flows at its own pace.  Here the ghosts of Russian, Spanish and English adventurers tenaciously cling to this isolated haven. Join us for an exceptional equestrian getaway along the North coast of California. Canter along deserted ocean beaches, ride the bluffs with the Pacific crashing against rocks fa...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice to Advanced
    

The Mendocino County is known for its spectacular coast, seaside villages, picturesque vistas, parks, and award winning wines. As you meander toward the Mendocino Coast, you'll travel through sprawling wine country vineyards, wide-open meadows and into towering majestic redwood forests. Soon you'll come upon spectacular ocean views and charming Victorian Villages that dot the scenic Mendocino Coas...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Explore the beauty of California's scenic coast trails while enjoying the comfort of the Tennessee Walker’s unique “running walk” and “rocking chair canter.”  The Tennessee Walking horse is known for its gentle disposition and affectionate manner and we believe riding one of these gaited horses will spoil you for the rest of your life. Ride through California coastal grassland, seasonal wild...
Minimum riding level: Good novice to Advanced
    

Experience the smooth-speed and agility of the exceptionally even-tempered gaited Missouri Foxtrot Horses while riding in the Missouri Ozarks - south of the glacier line in the heart of Missouri's cattle country. Relax and experience the pleasures of country living and ride over endless trails in the Meramec River Valley. Your starting point is a small family farm set on the spring-fed Merame...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Ride through forests, cross rivers and enjoy the vast backcountry of Parc Massif du Sud in Quebec on this six-day equestrian adventure. You will cross many streams, and ride through beautiful maple forests where the famous Quebec Maple syrup is made.  Along the foothills of Montagne La Tour and Montagne Chocolate you have many opportunities to trot and canter. Enjoy breathtaking vistas from t...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Mountainous, rugged, sparsely populated, this is the northern most reach of the Great Chihuahua desert.  Sweeping vistas dare the eye at every turn.  Wildly colored canyons bisect a land where water is life.  And on the wind over it all... the sound of a Spanish guitar.  An adventure week from Texas into "Old Mexico". The first two nights are at the cozy B&B in the ghost to...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Capitol Reef and Escalante Canyons is a landscape where thousands of feet of layered, multi-colored sediments have been thrust skyward by faulting of the earth's crust (the Circle Cliff anticline). Once you see this kaleidoscopic, jagged geologic spectacle, you'll understand why the Ute Indians called it the "Land of the Sleeping Rainbow". It was the last explored and named region of the contine...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

We like to share with you the unique Icelandic Horse in the magnificent landscape of Vermont. You will be exploring the beautiful Mad River Valley nestled in the Green Mountains. Ride through beautiful rolling hills, through open fields, along green forests, crossing crisp fast moving streams in a setting that is broken by beautiful New England farms with quaint houses and red barns that character...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

“A little piece of heaven” - this is a special equestrian holiday getaway at this a classic four season resort, located in  in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest, just 11 miles from Killington. Majestically set on 350 acres with sweeping views of a mountain lake and forests, we offer an endless array of outdoor adventures, ideal for singles, couples and families.......
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

For ten years now there has been a steady growing herd of Icelandic Horses in the Mad River Valley of central Vermont. They are right at home with the mountains, waterfalls, crisp mornings, snowy winters and the luscious green of Vermont summers. The Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm, founded in 1988, has shown over 3000 riders New England at its best. Flowering meadows, hidden swimming holes, charmin...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice
    

We open the doors for you into the fascinating and mystic world of the Grossglockner and the High Tauern Mountains - outdoors, as we have come to understand it. Come and discover the Moelltal Valley surrounded by the High (Hohe) Tauern National Park. The imposing mountains of the High Tauern range provide a splendid backdrop for a truly enchanting vacation on beautiful horses. The High Tauern Nat...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

At the estancia with its 7,500 acres of unblemished wilderness you can enjoy the spectacular countryside, the hills and the tranquility of this scenery on horse-back, walking or simply resting in the estancia's garden.Contemplating the surroundings is a unique experience which will put you in touch with the peace of the hills.Due to its proximity of Alto Ongamira to historic locations, you can v...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Tierra del Fuego - Argentina's only coastal national park - is a place of extremes: the world's southernmost national park accessible from the world's southernmost city, Ushuaia. This is a journey to the bottom of the world! This five day horseback excursion will take you deep into the center of Tierra del Fuego, where you will experience the pristine beauty of a faraway land. Ride between the And...
Minimum riding level: Low intermediate Good Novice+
    

This fantastic ride takes place in the northern region of Patagonia. With Jane Williams helping us to organize this trip, riders are sure to experience great riding, hospitality and the chance to understand the history of the region and the people who settled it.  Junin and San Martin de los Andes were difficult to get to even by Patagonian standards – to the west the high Andes a...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This working Estancia is a 15,000-acre ranch with 900-head of cattle located in the Andean foothills - 45 miles from San Martin de los Andes. The landscape is made up of shrub covered hills, craggy rock outcrops, and wide-open water-meadows with the Lanin Volcano (13,000 ft.) and the Andes mountains as a backdrop. You can choose to ride out from  the Estancia everyday or to coordina...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

Your trip starts at a 15,000-acre ranch with 900-head of cattle, located in the Andean foothills, 45 miles from San Martin de los Andes. The landscape is made up of shrub covered hills, table-tops, craggy rock outcrops, and wide-open water-meadows.  The Lanin Volcano (13,000 ft.) and the Andes mountains create a stunning backdrop to this distinct landscape. The riding at ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Join us on a special expeditions from Argentina into Chile. Your trip starts in Northern Patagonia from a  15,000-acre cattle ranch in the Andean foothills 45 miles from San Martin de los Andes. The landscape of wide-open meadows, rolling hills, plateaus, rivers, and lakes, is set against a backdrop of the Lanin Volcano (13,000 ft.) and the Andes mountains. From  the ranch&nbs...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Just 50 miles south of Bariloche we offer one of the most spectacular scenic rides in Argentina at the base of Mount Tronador. This impressive 12,000 feet high mountain is the highest in Nahuel Huapi National Park. Its highest summit establishes the international boundary between Chile and Argentina. Even though Mount Tronador does not have the classical cone shape, it is an old volcano, which bec...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Corrientes is a place where gauchos still drive cattle and horses from one place to another. It's a place where men on horseback calculate distances in terms of the hours they think they'll need to ride them. The Corrientes hinterland is a flat grassland that hides water around every corner and where the only signs of civilization are fences and occasional outpost houses. It's the land of EL DORAD...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Swathed in 15,000 acres of secluded grassy wilderness at the top of the Sierra Chicas hills, the Estancia is an idyllic retreat for horsemen, hikers and nature lovers. This working ranch breeds Aberdeen-Angus cattle and Paso Peruano pacing horses. It has been in the Anglo-Argentine Begg family for four generations and offers the possibility of combining the pleasures of British-style estancia life...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Advanced
    

Swathed in 15,000 acres of secluded grassy wilderness at the top of the Sierra Chicas hills, the Estancia is an idyllic retreat for horsemen, hikers and nature lovers. This working ranch breeds Aberdeen-Angus cattle and Paso Peruano pacing horses. It has been in the Anglo-Argentine Begg family for four generations and offers the possibility of combining the pleasures of British-style estancia life...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Swathed in 15,000 acres of secluded grassy wilderness at the top of the Córdoba hills, Estancia Sierra Chicas is an idyllic retreat for horsemen, hikers and nature lovers. This working ranch breeds Aberdeen-Angus cattle and Paso Peruano pacing horses. It has been in the Anglo-Argentine Begg family for four generations and offers the possibility of combining the pleasures of British-style estancia ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Historic Estancias, Esteros de Libera and Iguaçu Falls This is a combination of our El Dorado Ride with crossing Mesopotamia's Panatanal region - ending up at the breathtaking falls of Iguaçu. The ride starts in the Corrientes of Argentina - a place where gauchos still drive cattle and horses from one place to another.  Ride from estancia to estancia, staying with "real" people who are deeply...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

We will ride through the Aconcagua region up to the Chilean border. Here stands the most massive and immense mountains in America, including its tallest peak, the Aconcagua (23,200 ft).  Riding at heights over 11 000 ft., through small trails, past fairy tales valleys and colorful creeks… It is in these uninhabited places, which you can only reach on horseback, where huge herds of guanacos ro...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

    This ride travels across the Andes Mountains of Northwest Argentina the way it was done in Colonial times, but maintains some 21st Century privileges. These are ancient Inca trails, the ideal setting for an unforgettable trip. Explore its impressive landscapes. Gaze across valleys with forests and crystal clear water streams followed by desserts with multicoloured mountains. We...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

The Ceiling of America     We will ride into the impressive Mount Aconcagua region - here you will find the tallest mountains in America, including the highest peak, the Aconcagua (23 200 ft.).  This is a mecca of mountaineering as you ride at 10 000 ft. high, through narrow trails, past unspoiled valleys and colorful creeks. It is in these uninhabited and isolated place...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

We have found a "jewel in the rough" in Southern Patagonia. Join us on a 5 day adventure getaway at this wonderful intimate lodge in the middle of the wilderness at the base of the Viedma Glacier, 120 miles north of Calafate. The lodge is unique and offers wonderful cozy accommodations, delicious gourmet meals and first class service. It is surrounded by a stunning landscape, sheltered...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Los Glaciares National Park is your destination for the best viewing of wildlife, birds and glaciers in Patagonia, as well as stunning views of Argentina's Pilar Mountains  The very comfortable Patagonia Estancia Alta Vista is a great base for excursions into the surrounding tundra, mountains, and glaciers. Explore the interior of a glacier, or get an up-close view of the towering ice w...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

    Enjoy estancia life and join the gauchos on their daily activities.     Ride as much as you wish: help rounding horses and cattle, pitch in with branding, vaccination and use the lasso as a work tool in the real environment of an Argentinean Gaucho. You stay at one of the historic estancias of the Corrientes region outside of Esquina - a very remote and a...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermedaite to Advanced
    

    Discover one of the most beautiful and wildest landscapes of the Province of Córdoba, like Pampa de Achala and the Traslasierra Valley. The Province of Córdoba is geographically located in the centre of Argentina and easily reached on flights via Buenos Aires or direct flight from the east coast of the US.     Experience an riding getaway at a historic...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Let yourself experience the amazing opportunity to discover the endless Argentine Pampas on the back of our Creoles, the horses of the legendary Gauchos. These Creole horses have a strong pace, steel nerves and a high endurance. They are known to be a quiet partner with a high performance.  Our horses are kept in herds at the meadows and are friendly to all levels of riders. Whether you are a...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Advanced
    

This Polo and Riding Center is located in the Cañuelas county, just 1 hour from Buenos Aires City, and just 30 minutes away from Ezeiza International Airport. Here you can enjoy a few days away from the big city among friends. Enjoy a relaxed day in the countryside amongst nature, play Polo, go for a trail ride, or spend some time birdwatching. ...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Advanced
    

Led by experienced guides, riders navigate along bush paths, old stock routes, and fire trails as they wind through forests of majestic snow gums and mountain ash. Our journey meanders through the pristine and unique Australian high country on the southern side of Jindabyne. Enjoy canters along the open plains surrounded by the impressive Snowy Mountains in their blue haze, then wind your way thro...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

    This is a complete seven day, six night riding tour in Queensland with five days of riding featuring the best beach and bush trails of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the Fraser Coast and South Burnett.     The rides will take you riding along the beach in Noosa, through a variety of the best rainforest and bush trails in the Mary Valley and i...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate to Advanced
    

The wonderfully unique Australian "Outback" has captured the imagination of the world. Step back in time and experience it's vanishing heritage while riding in the magnificent New England countryside. The pub crawl is a trek over rugged countryside, through creeks and quiet country lanes, but the twist is that there is a pub at the end of every day.  It's a ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

It is the aim to provide a quality equestrian experience on well trained and cared for horses, for capable and assured riders from around the world.  The horse quality and special training sets the pace of this ride with long trots and canters. From a secluded equestrian farm on idyllic property in the upper reaches of the Lorne Valley, this week long program offers riding through stunnin...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Experience Australia on horseback as you trek through the unsurpassed beauty of Kosciuszko National Park proudly located in the Snowy Mountains that inspired Banjo Patterson's, "The Man From Snowy River".  Here is your chance to navigate the land renowned for its rugged mountain horsemen, wild brumbies and breathtaking Alpine wilderness.  Unchanged by time and bestowed with a wealth of ...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

It’s an ancient landscape, some 400 million years old, with lines of pink granite boulders trickling out of the imposing Mt. Ned and grassy ridge lines sprinkled with snowy white gums. Indigenous history says that the Bundarrah Valley was a woman’s place, although white man history was predominantly of cattlemen. Gold was never found in this valley, but a short ride away, over ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Experience the ride of a lifetime on your real Australian Outback adventure! The Great Aussie Cattle Drive is on the move again. Five hundred head of cattle and a swag of adventure stories abound on one of the most evocative desert trails in Australia, the Oodnadatta Track! It's your chance to ride with some of Australia's finest drovers, to see inspiring Outback landscapes an...
Minimum riding level: Novice +
    

Bali offers an image of sun soaked paradise: stunning scenery, its gentle sarong-clad people and sunsets of legendary glory. See Bali in a way you've never seen it before! Our horse-riding treks take you through the lush rice terraces around Kerobokan and we gallop through the surf along the beautiful south-western coast. Situated near the beach in the lush green rice fields, the equestr...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

- 4 days on horseback and 3 days at the beach Your trip starts on the banks of the Mighty Belize River, central to all of Belize. You will stay at a ranch with over 120 horses, 80 cattle, many tropical birds, a few monkeys, and a resident jaguar on the property. Here horses roam free and huge iguanas laze in the branches above the bamboo. The land is surrounded by evidence of ancient Ma...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

This is an excellent relaxing getaway option when traveling in Belize on a Hidden Trails adventure. Spend 3 days and nights relaxing on the beach at Ambergris Caye - a reef only a 15 minute flight off the coast of Belize City. On this small island paradise you will find a vibrant culture, and quiet beaches. Your accommodation is a  pre-reserved 3 star beach hote...
Minimum riding level: Beginner
    

Some people have an instinct for amazing locations—Francis Ford Coppola, for one, who recognized the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve in the Maya Mountains of Belize as the ideal spot to create a secluded one-of-a-kind retreat. As much care has gone into Blancaneaux as into one of the director’s films. Tucked into the remote mountains of western Belize, the Blancaneaux Lodge overlooks the g...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Turtle Inn rests on the shore of the longest coral reef in the Western hemisphere. While you may not come to find the sea, the mystery of the sea may find you. "The new Turtle Inn is a personal joy. It features any number of original ideas and details. I made the resort as rustic as I love, and as luxurious as I could."          ...
Minimum riding level: Easy
    

The Mayan Jungle Ride is located along the northeastern edge of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve with limestone karst and broad-leafed rainforest. You have the chance to see endangered species living within the Reserve such as the Jaguar, King Vulture, Orange-breasted Falcon and many more. Belize is one of the last unexplored frontiers, a naturalist's paradise! Belize is...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Situated on the Mighty Belize River and central to all of Belize, this ranch is a place where horses roam free and huge iguanas laze in the branches above the bamboo. The land here is surrounded by evidence of both the ancient Maya and a historic logging tradition. Nestled in a quiet jungle setting, in the midst of birds and other tropical wildlife, the jungle resort features delightful accommodat...
Minimum riding level: Low to Strong Intermediate
    

A nine day riding holiday steeped in history.  The trail follows natural paths and roads of the ancient Bulgarians. On this trail you will get the feel of life as it was hundreds of years ago. It is truly an area of historic natural scenery- wild and beautiful. We ride through the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom Veliko Turnovo (1185-1396), the capitals of the First Bulgarian Kingdom- ...
Minimum riding level: intermediate+
    

"Some of the finest highland scenery in Europe is found in the Rila, Pirin, Rhodope and Balkan mountain ranges" (The Rough Guide - 1995) The Balkans are the longest chain in the peninsula- over 600 km. Dividing Bulgaria into two distinct halves, the Balkans amaze us with their spectacular natural sights- the river canyons, the rocks, the forests and the high picks (the highest is 2376 ...
Minimum riding level: Novice - High
    

Riding through antiquity - ancient Thracian sanctuaries and temples, antique Roman Imperial Residence and Bulgarian National Revival towns. This mountain trail ride takes you through the Sredna Gora Mountain - the land of the Thracians, mineral sources, roses and lavender. The main goal of this carefully designed holiday is to relax and rejuvenate the body, senses and mind. This trail offers ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

A remote and exciting horseback riding safari into the Okavango Delta     The Okavango Delta is undoubtedly the most outstanding of Botswana’s natural wonders, a 15,000 square kilometre wilderness of floodplain and forest interlaced with lagoons and waterways, and teeming with game and birds. A riding safari through this spectacular wetland sanctuary is an exciting and memor...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

The Delta, created by the flood waters of the Okavango, is so large it can be spotted from deep space like a giant hand, bringing relief to the dry region. Little-known to the outside world until a few decades ago, this secluded 17,000 square km maze of lagoons, channels and islands forms one of the most beautiful and pristine wildlife reserves on Earth - it is the largest inland delta in the...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Arouse the explorer within you and allow the spirit of a horse to carry you in rhythm with the African beat! This horse safari is in the remote South Eastern corner of Botswana. Home to Mashatu Game Reserve, the “Land of the Giants” is an area of great diversity, magnificent vistas, land formations, history and legend as ancient as time itself. This pristine game viewing land lends itse...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Arouse the explorer within you and allow the spirit of a horse to carry you in rhythm with the African beat! This deluxe horse safari is in the remote South Eastern corner of Botswana. Home to Mashatu Game Reserve, the “Land of the Giants” is an area of great diversity, magnificent vistas, land formations, history and legend as ancient as time itself. This pristine game viewing landscap...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

For an unforgettable big five riding adventure combine four nights in South Africa and four nights in Botswana. This horseback safari combines responsive well-loved horses with the magic of riding with game in stunning wilderness areas. The Safaris are based on private reserves in the heart of the Waterberg mountains in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, one of the last true wilderness areas of Sou...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Experience the true Brazil with all its rich customs and hospitality. Superb riding, at all paces, at 3.000 to 5.500 ft elevations - surrounded by outstanding ever-changing scenery. Ride across wide open and hilly grass, bush and woodland with lush patches of magnificent South American Araucária pine forest that frame the landscape. You will cross a great number of rivers, canter through ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The Pantanal Wildlife Safari ride covers 50,000 acres of breathtaking landscapes. The base for the South American Wildlife Trail & Safari are the ranches of São Roque and São João in the South Matogrossense Pantanal. These ranches, owned by the Lemos Monteiro family  in their third generation, are located approximately 140 miles from Campo Grande, and are composed of 50,000 acres ...
Minimum riding level: Good novice to intermediate+
    

    Join the legendary Gauchos on a trip across wide open undulating grasslands with rivers, lakes, forests and remote fazendas (ranches). Come prepared for lots of good forward going riding at all paces - no nose to tail trail riding.here! The South American cowboy refuses to break with tradition which, according to the UNESCO, makes for the liveliest equestrian culture in th...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The spectacular mountain scenery, huge canyons and bottomless waterfalls of this region will take your breath away. This area is renowned for its gigantic canyons, sheltering a type of geological step dug into the mountain by the tectonic movement and by the work of rivers throughout the eras. Different from most canyons in the world, like the Grand Canyon of Arizona or the Fish River Canyon of Na...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Bahia Beach Ride – Trancoso/Caraiva A ride through marvelous beaches, Indian and small fishing communities and preserved rainforest.     Brazil is known throughout the world for Rio, its beaches and the excitement of Carnival, but when native Brazilians travel for tourism they head for the golden sands and emerald seas of Trancoso in Bahia. One of the earliest settlements fou...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

    In 1832 the Atlantic rainforest overwhelmed Charles Darwin with its spectacular beauty and biological diversity. This trail introduces you to these exuberant forests of ancient trees and little of what enchanted the young Darwin.     The state of  Rio de Janeiro has some of the best-preserved parts of the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil thanks, in part, ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Easter Island evokes many things but never indifference. Exciting, it symbolizes its people's mystery and its past is just known by a few. This volcanic land, lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, hides the most amazing treasures. Its Moais, caves, craters and beaches give this place a unique atmosphere. Easter Island is one of the masterpieces of our planet, a magical rendezvous with the past....
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

This great end of season ride incorporates a fabulous one day horse drive where we move the horses to their winter grazing. The itinerary is similar to the Estancia Ride with the added benefit of the horse moving day. With the help of the baqueanos, we will be herding horses across pampas, valleys, rivers and mountain trails. Because of the speed of this ride, we will be changing horses often - si...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

On the Cochamo Gaucho Trail narrow, often steep trails will take you through the world's oldest Patagonian Alerce jungle, over mountain passes, across meandering rivers, and into dark canyons. This unique horse trek even includes a day when the horses have to be transported by barge across the Tagu-Tagu Lake. Ride Wild from the Pacific Ocean across the Andes onto a plate...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Start off with a night in the picturesque lake-side town of Puerto Varas. Then, enjoy the traditional hospitality of  Riverside and  Mountain lodges, as you ride through virgin rain forest, along a 200-year old trail; explore a remote valley, with waterfalls and granite peaks; and kayak and sail along Chile’s northern-most fjord, in the company of seabirds and dolphins. Ride across th...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Experience the unique thrill of endurance riding in Torres del Paine!     Join the fabulous Patagonia Endurance Race and compete against the local gauchos in races of 27km or 57km. Canter across the wide-open pampas with the most incredible mountain views. Feast on succulent lamb, roasted gaucho-style and on the local salmon as you enjoy the post race party and celebration...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate +
    

The Crossing of the Andes - the great adventure on horseback in the northern Patagonian Andes Riding amongst the snow capped volcanoes of the Chilean Andes, discover hidden mountain lakes, and meander your way through the Huerquehue National Park.  For days you will feel like the only people on earth!  Then, crossing at a pass in Icalma, the mountains open into the vast valley...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

        This is truly a spectacular horse trek into the wild Andes range; travel from the Los Patos mountain on an extreme journey exploring the Chilean Andes and Argentinean Andes borderlands. Following the historic route undertaken by the Army of Liberation, we tread on the 17th Century footsteps of those whom freed Chile of the Spaniards' rule in 1817. Learn...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Riding the paths of the Inca and gold diggers, through the Andes far from civilization. This horseback adventure offers three trips in seven days. You will explore the wild Sierra, the huge Andes and experience a romantic and pure nature. Hacienda Los Andes, which is under German and Austrian management, guarantees you a hundred percent Nature & Adventure in the sun. Chile Chico i...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Chile Chico is situated only 300 miles north of Santiago. Planes from the capitol land in La Serena (health and seaside resort at the Pacific) three times every day. Explore the wild Sierra, the huge Andes and experience a romantic and pure nature. We move through canyons, endless plains and over passes of the untouched Andes. We are close to Chilean mountain farmers and experience untouched natur...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

The Atacama Desert of Chile is a sparsely populated virtually rainless plateau, running from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes Mountains. The landscape is so desolate it is sometimes described as "moon like". In the heart of this desert is the village of San Pedro, at an altitude of 7,000 feet and surrounded by a green oasis. Many years ago it was considered the center of a Paleolithic civilization ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

This fabulous and exciting ride is based mainly in and around Torres del Paine National Park with its unforgettable landscape. It combines challenging, exciting riding on responsive, fit horses combined with the opportunity to experience the life of Patagonia’s unique estancia culture. After an arrival night in the comfortable Hotel Rey Don Felipe in Punta Arenas we drive out across the pampas...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Weeklong horse ride across Patagonia's Torres del Paine.  This eight day horse ride combines excellent riding opportunities on well schooled horses and comfortable accommodation full of history with the magnificent Torres del Paine National park that offers open pampas, wooded valleys and breathtaking views of the towering mountains, turquoise lakes and rolling glacier. Riders will exper...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This ride continues to be one of the most spectacular wilderness rides available. The combination of fast, exciting riding and the scenery of Torres del Paine make it one of the world’s ultimate riding destinations. Riders will witness two of the most beautiful and immense glaciers in the Park: Dickson and Grey in addition to an optional boat trip to the face of the Glacier at Grey. They will camp...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Ride, hike, sea-kayak  This fabulous multi-activity trip continues to appeal to those wanting something a bit different and who are keen to experience a number of different activities during their visit to Torres del Paine.  Our Blue Icers love the wilderness and appreciate the remote areas they are able to reach on this unique itinerary.  Starting out with a night at the contempora...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Spend a week at this Ecolodge in the scenic region of Aysen Patagonia, Chile, on the shores of Lake General Carrera. You will be welcomed by members of the Christensen Family through their direct and personal attention, to an intimate and relaxing environment. The Ecolodge offers activity programs, with lodging, full board (including barbecued lamb), horseback riding and other selected daily...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Intermediate
    

Horseback riding heaven is found in a remote valley nestled within the majestic Andes. The remote lodge is located on a 360,000-acre working ranch offering incomparable seclusion and privacy in a beautiful setting. The stream side lodge can host up to 12 guests in style and comfort. Great care is taken to make this an authentic Chilean experience. With many miles of trails, ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Explore, Ride & Fish in Southern Chile This week long horse ride combines breathtaking riding with excellent fishing opportunities. Ride on well schooled horses and stay in comfortable wilderness camps full of history. Fish several lakes and rivers along the way. All with the backdrop of the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park. The trip offers open pampas, wooded valleys and...
Minimum riding level: Low intermediate+
    

This new adventure trail is an epic horseback riding adventure traveling along beautiful beaches, through deep forests, over impressive mountains and across great pampas. Ride across Chile from the Pacific to the Continental Divide, observe wild horses and an abundance of birds (over 100 species) as well as many fossils and petrified artifacts. It is a combination of wilderness camping and comfort...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

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Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Spend your mornings galloping along deserted beaches, exploring the rainforests with monkeys swinging above you or heading into the mountains to admire the breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean with eagles swooping above your head. Even if it is your first time in the saddle, our horses will make you feel like an accomplished rider. Riders with experience will appreciate how happy, fit and resp...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

A wonderful horseback riding get-away on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. We explore Punta Mala National Reserve, stop at waterfalls, natural spring fed pools, canter on the beaches and venture off into the hills and canyons with tropical vegetation along the Route of the Conquistadores - a ride you will not soon forget. We then work our way from Biajuel over the mountain range to Estrillo B...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Costa Rica's Caribbean coast feels a world apart from the rest of the country. The pace is slower, the food is spicier, the tropical heat is more palpable, and the rhythmic reggae music fill the air. So remote was the Caribbean coast from Costa Rica's population centers in the Central Valley that it developed a culture all its own. The original inhabitants of the area included people of the Bribri...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This equestrian adventure weaves an awesome journey throughout Costa Rica. Imagine yourself on your own holiday horse exploring the true backcountry of Costa Rica, starting at the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, then we wind our way down to the Arenal Volcano, visit the Fortuna Waterfalls and the incredible hot springs at The Springs Resort and Spa, before entering the Sarapiqui Rainforest. Our next s...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This little country stands out in Latin America as a haven of political stability, freedom and ecological responsibility. It is blessed with a tremendous variety of ecosystems and an unprecedented amount of it is given over to national parks. The riding is a mixture of "riding with the cowboys" and "relaxation at the resort". You will be exploring the Rincon de la Vieja Park and t...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Join us for an exceptional riding getaway at a horse ranch located minutes from the famous white sand beaches of Guanacaste. Known for their beautiful, well cared for, and trained Criollo horses, Kay and Esteban will treat you to real down home hospitality and great riding.  They have developed the finca into one of the finest horse ranches in the area, breeding and training ...
Minimum riding level: Low intermediate+
    

Join us for an exceptional riding getaway at a horse ranch located minutes from the famous white sand beaches of Guanacaste. Known for their beautiful, well cared for, and trained Criollo horses, Kay and Esteban will treat you to a real down home hospitality and great riding.  They have developed the finca into one of the finest horse ranches in the area, breeding and training ...
Minimum riding level: Low intermediate+
    

Columbus called Costa Rica "rich coast," when he discovered it in 1502. Located between Nicaragua and Panama, with coastal beaches on both the Caribbean and the North Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful countries in Central America. The South Caribbean area, with its wild rainforests and lush landscapes, is a beach and nature’s lover dream. Distanced f...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Get on your saddle and let's discover the new world - the real Dominican island!From your horse you can enjoy fantastic views while discovering a different life and culture of a kind and vivacious people. Get to know the daily life of the Dominican; taste local cuisine, learn about island hertatge and make new friends - all the makings of an unforgettable experience.The Dominican North Coast Ride ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The Dominican Republic has an abundance of natural beauty. Lush forests, mountains split by gorges filled with rushing rivers, and countless miles of bright beaches and craggy coral coastline falling away into the brilliant blue of the Caribbean. We are now offering you a deluxe Caribbean getaway - the destination is unique... there is nothing like it in the Caribbean. Mother Nature's tropical b...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Experienced
    

If you´re seeking the thrill of polo, the facilities are among the best in the Caribbean! Consisting of three playing fields, one practice field and the largest string of polo ponies under a single brand in the world, there is no place better to enjoy this rigorous and engaging sport! Equipment, group instruction and personalized training are available for beginners and medium-goal players. Guests...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This adventure ride takes you through the very heart of the Western Andes and their unbroken beauty, winding through their hidden depths and heights. Certainly more challenging and demanding than a hacienda riding vacation, this ride addresses the nature lover with adventurous spirit, not minding the lack of luxury in the outdoors and some long riding days through difficult terrain. Amazing scener...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

A journey back in time along ancient Inca and Spanish colonial routes, between the best preserved 'haciendas' (grand colonial farming estates) of South America, in two stunningly beautiful, yet very distinct areas of the Andean highlands. Crossing vast plains and riding through pastoral valleys, we follow the 'Avenue of Volcanoes', skirting the towering, snow-capped peaks of Cayambe & Cotopaxi and...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

A circuit of the perfectly conical, snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano, through breathtaking, wild open country including Cotopaxi National Park and seldom-visited open plains high in the Andes. A chance of seeing the Andean wildlife (the mighty Andean condor among other raptors, high altitude hummingbirds, foxes and deer) as we cross a variety of scenery including rugged passes, barren, luna-like lands...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This extraordinary ride will introduce you to a side of our spectacular country that few Ecuadorians, let alone visitors, ever see. You will participate in a traditional "rodeo" (literally "round-up") of fighting bulls in the remote fastness of the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes. HTML clipboard The "rodeo" in Ecuador means is the harvest of the year and literally means  - "walk ar...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

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Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Thirteen amazing days in the highlands of Ecuador. We will be exploring the Volcano Avenue area - riding around the Cotopaxi Volcano and staying overnight at historic haciendas. Mode of transportation will be our four-legged friends - the incredibly agile highland Criollo horses of Ecuador. Only two transfers are needed during the trip. We will visit the authentic indigenous market in Saquisili, ...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

The country lies astride the Equator as the name indicates, but the climate is temperate because the ride is on a hacienda at about 9,000 ft. Upon stepping through the gates of the hacienda, one enters into a historical legacy dating back thousands of years. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains, the fertile valley still bountifully supports its inhabitants and is sit...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Experienced
    

The country lies astride the Equator as the name indicates, but the climate is temperate because the ride is on a hacienda at about 9,000 ft. Upon stepping through the gates of the hacienda, one enters into a historical legacy dating back thousands of years. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains, the fertile valley still bountifully supports its inhabitants and is sit...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Experienced
    

Your riding trip starts at a 17th century Andean estate near Otavalo - Hacienda Cusin it is one of the leading country inns in Ecuador. Cusin's white walls and terracotta tiles nestle beneath a deep blue sky in a wide, pastoral valley. It is the antithesis of urban life. You will explore the beautiful country side on several riding days through valley and up mountains - all along meeting...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

    Join us on a beautiful equestrian getaway in the highlands of Ecuador, your base at the historic and charming Hacienda Zuleta. Giving name to a whole valley and a small village, Zuleta is an excellent place for an intimate encounter with Andean culture and tradition. Upon stepping through its 16th century gates, you will feel as if you were traveling back in time. Situated in...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Hacienda Primavera Wilderness Ecolodge is located in the El Choco rainforest reserve. The lush forests surrounding the hacienda provide an incredible flora and fauna. The tropical forests are abundant in endemic species, epiphytes and orchids. Large varieties of butterflies can be found in and around the hacienda. The most famous bright blue butterfly is the morpho Eugenia, with a wingspan of 5 in...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Discover the fascinating history and antiquities of Egypt on this unforgettable horse riding trip. Basing ourselves at a five-star hotel in Cairo we combine desert horse riding with pyramid visits, museum tours, visits to local villages and bazaars and wildlife watching. Visit the world famous Egyptian Museum, or experience how life was millennia ago in Coptic and Islamic Cairo. There are also op...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Relaxation and satisfaction awaits! A secluded, peaceful Spanish country estate of outstanding natural beauty, the hacienda is situated in southwest Andalusia. The local area is famed for its wonderful climate, cultural diversity and rich history. Although private, the Hacienda is close to many local amenities and famous attractions and only 20 minutes from Seville. The estate itself is built in a...
Minimum riding level: Novice +
    

This Spanish riding tour is based outside of the idyllic little town of Conil la Frontera - surrounded by serene nature, close to the beautiful, sandy beaches and the handsome pine tree forests of Roche. Discover the pleasing beauty of the area's horseback trails which will surprise and charm you along the way. This ride caters to all enthusiastic riders that are comfortable and find enjoyment in ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

The Pyrenees Border Trail is an exhilarating route, with thrilling scenery over wild valleys framed by rugged peaks, as eagles and vultures soar overhead. Discover the culture of the Pays Basque people and the reasons why they wish to live apart from France. From St Jean-Pied-de-Port, former capital of Basse Navarre and Unesco World Heritage Site, to  the village of Sare, listed as one o...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Where the Atlantic Ocean crashes onto the coast of south-west France lies the Côte d'Argent. Here you will find a ribbon of silver sand, 150 miles in length, which is popular with surfers, anglers, families, and celebrities in search of a little privacy - and now also for horseback riding enthusiasts. Exhilarating gallops on fine sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see: this is the Cô...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+
    

A combination ride -- four days and four nights in Perigord in region with its fortified castles, and four days and three nights in Landes along the Atlantic Coast of Cote d'Argent. In 1152, the marriage of Eleonor and Henry of Plantagenet lead the Aquitaine region into a long conflict, the 100 year war. Numerous walled towns and castles were built during this period in order to respond to the ...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+
    

The ride takes place in the magnificent region of Albret near Bordeaux, once dominated by King Henri IV of France. We traverse the beautiful forest of the “Landes”, planted 250 years ago by Napoleon III and canter across gentle rolling hills of sunflowers, vineyards, medieval châteaux and fortified villages from the 13th century; lasting reminders of the 100 Years War with the English. Throughout ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Discover an unspoiled countryside of France, saturated in history, fine wine, peaceful rolling pastures, ripe orchards, lush woods, castles and churches of times past, all connected by a thousand kilometers of horse trails for you to discover. This ride is like a walk through time in the most famous prehistoric region in France - the Perigord Noir. It will take us to the historic bastides, ancien...
Minimum riding level: Advanced
    

Set within 104 hectares of tranquil private grounds, where the fertile valley of the river Aude rises up into the impressive hills of the Corbières, this original Logis de France (2 chimney) hotel and restaurant doubles up as a living equestrian center. This riding getaway is based at a 330 year old country estate ten minutes south of Carcassonne, surrounded by forests, open meadows and vineyards....
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

This riding holiday is centered in and around the spectacular countryside of the Dordogne in south-western France, near the town of Bergerac. From the moment you turn into the tree-lined driveway that leads up to the house, you'll feel your body and mind relax as you realize your dream holiday has really and truly started. You will glimpse through the trees on the right the spacious tennis...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

If you would love to explore the beautifully forested French landscape at a lively pace, savor some of the finest wines in the world, journey on horseback to the most beautiful chateaux in the Southwest of France with a breath-taking canter into the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and onto the largest sand dune in  all of Europe - this is the riding tour for you this year! GASCOGNE: A forest of p...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

    The region of Aquitaine lies in the southwest of France, stretching from Dordogne in the north, west to Bordeaux on the Atlantic, and south to Basque country in the Pyrenees. A turbulent history has left the naturally beautiful hillsides dotted with bastides, fortified hilltop towns and villages, and ancient strongholds of Charlemagne and the Black Prince. It is withi...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Explore the regions of Perigord, Guyenne and Quercy on this new ride. Explore a region of castles and churches. No other corner of France has such a wealth of medieval and Renaissance architecture emphatically remarkable for its domed Romanesque churches and lovely galleried farmhouses with dovecots that speckle the landscape. The cuisine is distinctive for the elusive truffle, cultivation of waln...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

A trail ride in the heart of Provence, country of sunlight and fragrances, at the time of year painters and all artists prefer. Come discover all the landscapes painted by Cezanne. A week dedicated to trail riding in the beautiful Provence landscapes and villages, tasting the Mediterranean food with the local people who have more time to share with you. This is an introduction to the Luberon ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

We are happy to offer several new itineraries in Provence this year. Ride along ancient Roman roads, into villages where the horses drink from the fountain and chat with the locals. Then canter through fields of lavender, gaze at the snow-topped Alps and the ink-blue Mediterranean at the same time! With the horses tethered nearby, we picnic on French bread, cheese and local wines - ...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Horseback ride along ancient Roman roads, into villages where the horses drink from the fountain and chat with the locals. Then cantered through fields of lavender and gaze at the snow-topped Alps and the ink-blue Mediterranean at the same time. With the horses tethered nearby, we picnic on french bread, cheese and local wines - these are our rides in Provence. The rides begin&nbs...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Two Trails in Provence   -  On the Road of Lavender           … and the Wine Trails route. Lavender - a trip rich in fragrances and colors, from the South Luberon to Provencal areas famous for their production of lavender : Plateau of Claparèdes, Plateau of Albion, the Country of Banon, and the foothills of the Lure Mountain. At the end of the third da...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Montagne Sainte-Victoire: The Provence of Cezanne     This ride traverses around the infamous Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a limestone mountain that extends over 18 kms between the regions of Bouches-du-Rhone and Var. You will discover why famous painters,such as Cezanne and Picasso ,who both once lived in the area, fell in love with this contrasting landscape. The bright whit...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

    The Parc Naturel du Luberon, in southern Provence, is a region of outstanding beauty. This area provides huge vistas and stunning scenery at every turn. To the north stands the majestic mountain panorama of the Vancluse hills and Mont Ventoux. To the south lie the beautiful oak and pine covered hills of the Grand and Petit Luberon mountains. The Luberon valley is a pictur...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

On this delightful ride, the beautiful trail leads you to through the lovely surrounding countryside to the once revered Christian site of Rocamadour, which has clung to the limestone cliffs of the Alzou Canyon for over nine hundred years! This place of pilgrimage has attracted people from all over the world and all walks of life, set in a medieval village and claims to be the second most visited ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

You are warmly invited to experience a beautiful chateau in a peaceful corner of Southwestern France  paradise.  Family owned and home to Chris, Lynda and Tanya, the Chateau offers luxury accommodation and a truly wonderful environment in which to relax, explore and horseback ride. We generally ride out in the mornings,  three hours  each day to discover the picturesque French ...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Advanced
    

    Discover luscious green hills, goat-trodden tracks, olive groves, herbs and wild flowers, unique oases like the lake of Kournas and Argiroupoli's waterfalls, small and friendly villages and beautiful beaches a plenty. These are all just simple elements that combine to make a recipe for an excellent relaxing riding holiday! Based in Georgioupolis in Western Crete, this area...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice to Intermediate+
    

Crete is an true island in the sun, surrounded by the clear, blue sea it has a rough and wild landscape with mountains reaching 2,5 km high. You can ride within the coveted silence of nature on a tiny island covered with olive-trees, beautiful and natural landscapes, historical places with timeless myths and astonishing tracks to follow. The moment you arrive on the hillside of the 4-star country...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Crete's lovely green hills, rural goat-tracks, olive groves, scented herbs and wild flowers, plus the unique Lake of Kournas, Argiroupoli's Waterfalls, the many friendly villages and  of course the superb sunny beaches, all combine to make this the holiday experience of a lifetime! This exciting horseback trek across the island of Crete starts with an unforgettable beach ride along the sand...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Enjoy the Greek lifestyle- the bright blue sea, the golden sun and tastiest food!  Relax on the beach or visit the ancient sites! Crete is an island in the sun, surrounded by the clear, blue sea and has a rough and wild landscape with mountains reaching 2,5 km high. You can ride within the silence of nature on the tiny island covered with olive-trees, beautiful and natural landscapes, histor...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

Enjoy the Greek lifestyle- the bright blue sea, the golden sun and tastiest food!  Relax on the beach or visit the ancient sites! Crete is an island in the sun, surrounded by the clear, blue sea and has a rough and wild landscape with mountains reaching 2,5 km high. You can ride within the silence of nature on the tiny island covered with olive-trees, beautiful and natural landscapes, histori...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

    Tourism is one of the youngest and least developed industries in the Honduran economy. Although attractions are abundant, a very basic infrastructure prevents the tourist trade from growing into a massive tourism industry. Thus, today's traveler feels a sense of authenticity in their travel experience in Honduras. Geographically speaking, Hond...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

On the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, within one of the most beautiful natural areas in the canton of Santa Cruz, Guanacaste Province, lies the hidden Hacienda Pinilla.  This unique beach resort is situated within 4,500 acres of native environment and has been developed in sustainable harmony with the natural resources characteristic of this part of Costa Rica.  This resort boasts abundant...
Minimum riding level: All levels
    

A:hover {color: #800000; font-weight: bold} In Southern Hungary between Lake Balaton and River Drava lies the Somogy National Park. It was founded in 1980 and is extremely rich in watercourses, lakes and green forests and consequently, has much wildlife. With a great amount of effort "The Somogy Provincial Association for Nature Conservation" (SPANC) and the Ornthological Society have organ...
Minimum riding level: Strong intermediate
    

The North of Iceland is best known for its great natural sights and beautifully varied landscape. Our tour leads from Saltvík Farm near Húsavík to the Lake Mývatn area, known for its volcanic features and countless numbers of wild breeding ducks. An optional whale watching tour concludes the circle of natural highlights on and off shore. Our hosts on this tour are Bjarni Páll and his wi...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Hekla Volcano, often called the “Queen of Iceland” towers over this facinating area and every day we will be reminded of the devastating numerous eruptions through the ages. Landmannalaugar, colourful beauty in the southern highlands. A natural bathing spot is only one of the highlights which make this area one of Iceland’s most popular destinations for all lovers of nature and adventurous souls. ...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula, recently designated a national park, is named after the glacier covered cone volcano Snæfellsjökull, one of the most recognized sights in Iceland. Its mystic atmosphere has been described in words and written language historically and became famous through Jules Verne´s novel “A Journey to the Centre of the Earth”! The area is home to elves and trolls and many of the fam...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Is there really any better way to visit the well known sights of Iceland than on horseback? The Geysir Hot Springs area and the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss are yours to ride through, sampling some of the loveliest countryside of Southern Iceland. Exchange the tourist beaten tracks for fine bridle paths along deep canyons and travel across wide salmon rivers into the wonders that the Icelandic nature...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Ride back in time and journey along the same historic Kjölur trail as the Icelanders once did. Throughout the centuries, they traveled tirelessly to the summer parliament at Thingvellir, first held in 930 AD! We visit the historic place, which has since become a national park, famed for its beauty and its geographical position right on top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the continental plates dr...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Discover the wild beauty of East Iceland on the Egilsstaðir Tour and explore an incredible area not known or visited by many people. Even among Icelanders, this part of the interior is a best-kept secret. Experience the completely untamed nature found north of Europe´s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, where only large herds of reindeer roam free and the sure footed Icelandic horse is the only form of...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Wilderness trails, horse drive ... this Special trip has it all.Join our hosts Haukur and Sonja, well known from our Trial of Hope rides, on an adventurous tour into the highlands and the beautiful area of Arnarvatnsheiði heath with it’s numerous lakes. This is a tour that many of our clients have been waiting for and we are very pleased to be able to present this “Lake District” of Iceland again....
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Rounding up sheep is an Icelandic tradition with roots firmly in the country's past, when pastures and fields near the farms were so precious that they had to be kept especially for the hay harvest. Thus the stock was driven into the mountains during the summer to graze. On tour we join the farmers of South Iceland as they gather thousands of sheep from the mountain pastures. We have a chance to e...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula stretches out into the West of Iceland. You can find all the unique features of Icelandic nature here, but on this tour we emphasize the black and golden sands of the beach at Löngufjörur. This traditional trail, only revealed by the tide, offers horses and riders great opportunities to perform the smooth “tölt” gait over long distances. Nowhere else in Iceland can you r...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

The Lake Mývatn area is often called the "Diamond Circle" due to the high density of exquisite sights. It's proof of the power of Mother Earth, with a display of eerie lava formations, high rising steam clouds, black sand deserts and boiling multi-coloured mud pools. The lake itself is a famous breeding area for ducks, who nest cosily in the lush vegetation and raise their ducklings, sheltered by ...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This tour is an ideal opportunity for anyone who wants to truly enjoy a uniquely comfortable riding horse in several extraordinary and distinctive types of landscapes. Revel in unspoiled nature and get an excellent insight into the history of Iceland as you listen to stories from the Saga ages. Riding the Icelandic horse on smooth sandy grounds is an absolute joy for the rider and their mount. Ple...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Imagine free and spirited horses rumbling down from their highland summer pastures ready to be returned to their owners. Mares and their foals, young horses and geldings make their way through the rough territory, not always willing to give up their freedom yet before winter returns once again. Join the farmers in this great adventure of the autumn and participate in driving the herd, s...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Only a few Icelandic farmers continue the tradition of driving their horses to the highland pastures for the summer. Therefore it is a true privilege for us to be able to offer this great adventure to our clients in the foreign landscapes of this beautiful island country. Haukur and Sonja from Hvammur Farm, our partners for this unique tour, still drive their young horses and their mares with foal...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This popular tour is an ideal combination where the Icelandic horse and the rejuvenating Blue Lagoon play the major role. Your ride follows smooth riding tracks through bushy hills and moss covered lava fields. See the variation in the lava fields depending on their age and enjoy the different shapes of the lava. After a ride of 1 - 2 hours we drive to the fabulous Blue Lagoon where you can choose...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Why not get a taste of some of the best Iceland has to offer, in one day? Horseback riding and whale safari. Enjoy excellent riding routes and breathtaking scenery while riding the sturdy Icelandic horse and finish off with a cruise out on Faxaflói bay watching whales and dolphins play. This tour ends at Reykjavík harbour after the whale safari. ...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

The Icelandic horse is a symbol of its country’s natural forces. This tour gives you a taste of it all. Join a ride of 1½ - 2 hours through lava fields and across beautiful hillsides. View rough lava fields and look for different formations in the lava, maybe you will be able to spot a troll or two. After the ride you drive to Thingvellir National Park and continue to the fascinating Geysir h...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

Begin at Vellir and follow one of Iceland's largest rivers, the Ölfusá . We ride through the mouth of the river to the West Coast where we visit the beautiful Strandarkirkja Church. Then it is off to Krýsuvík, a colourful hot-springs area, which contrasts sharply and mysteriously to the sand and the lava fields of the region. The unique Iceland landscape will continue to contrast distinctively a...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This tour through nature takes us to the most popular attractions in the South of Iceland. We leave from Vellir and follow paths nestled between the lava and hills to the Valley of Horses. Through soft grass, we proceed to the beautiful and shimmering Lake Thingvallavatn. We visit the ancient site of the Thingvellir gorge, where Icelanders first gathered in 930 to hold their parliament. We ride a...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This tour in West Iceland gives us an opportunity to experience the wide range of Icelandic colors - through green valleys, across black lava fields and along yellow sands beside the dark blue sea. We begin in the green Lundareykjadalur Valley and cross Grimsá, one of Iceland's most famous salmon rivers. We proceed into the wilderness and then ride through unique lava fields into a beautiful valle...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This unforgettable tour starts from the farm, Skálakot, which is comfortably situated beneath the Eyjafjall Mountain Range. From Skálakot we ride to the Fljótshlíd area that was made famous in The Saga of Burning Njal, a piece of historic Icelandic literature.  Here we will have brilliant views over the Thorsmörk area and the glaciers, Myrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull. From Fljótshlíd we jo...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This wonderfully diverse ride takes us through many of the beautiful green valleys of Northern Iceland. We pass Lake Ljósavatn, the lake of the lights, and Godafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Through Báradalur Valley we ride alongside the magnificent Skjálfandafljót River and continue on to the well-known pearl in Iceland; the Lake Mývatn area. We have the opportunity to explore this fascinating ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The journey starts in Southern Iceland, between three stunning glaciers! We ride north from the cornet-shaped mountain Einhyrningur with its troll's head cliff and then across the Markarfljót River. Following an ancient route, the sands, lava, glaciers and high, majestic mountains spread out in front of us promising  an exciting and breath-taking landscape to conquer. We will ride over a 30km...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Trek along the ancient Sprengisandur route that boldly crosses the highlands of Iceland. Here you will see some of the most fascinating and extreme contrasts of the distinctive Icelandic landscape. In the South, we ride on the soft green paths of the riverbanks on the Thjórsá River and through an aged lava valley created after an eruption 800 years ago of the volcano, Hekla. The spectacular wilder...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The Classic Wilderness Kjölur route is an ancient riding trail, intimately associated with many impressive events in Icelandic history. We visit the popular attractions of Gullfoss and Geysir as well as uncover the more uninhabited tracts of land to experience the pristine glaciers, the real Icelandic wilderness and characteristic hot springs first hand. We will ride between dramatic glaciers and ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

In the North of Iceland, at the longest fjord Eyjafjördur, lies Grytubakki - a dreamy farmhouse which is the starting point to a variety of riding tours in an extraordinary landscape.  About 100 horses live with us during the whole year and during the months of June, July and August another 20 join the herd. Curious young horses, mysterious cities of the Elves, a Viking treasure hidden in th...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This luxury safari takes you exploring in and around the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled in the beautiful Aravalli Mountains of western India. The terrain will vary, from rolling hills to steep mountain inclines, sandy valleys and untouched deciduous forest. Rampant bird life thrives, making the sanctuary a bird lover’s paradise.  Kumbhalgarh is home to India’s remaining endangered wo...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This horseback safari adventure takes you on a remarkable journey through western India’s Aravalli Mountains and into the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, home of the endangered wolves of India. The terrain will change before your eyes, from a low and rolling hillside to steeper mountain inclines with varied vegetation adjusting to the elevation accordingly. In the beginning, the trail leads throug...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Upon traditional Marwari steeds, the Mewar Safari journeys around the main range of the low lying Aravalli Mountains of Rajasthan. Departing from Jaisamand Lake, the second largest artificial lake in Asia, the riders head off through the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary to explore! Countless bird species can be seen and heard while occasional antelope and deer cross our paths. For the luckiest among ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Once a year we organize a horseback safari from Udaipur to the Camel Market and Pushkar Fair in this little town at the edge of the Thar Desert.Being a certain highlight of our safari year, this safari is certainly most spectacular firstly for its great landscapes and secondly of course for the participation in the colorful Pushkar Fair, probably one of the most vibrant festivals of India.The safa...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The simple pleasures of horseback riding and the romantic city of Udaipur come together to create a winning combination! Immerse yourself in the Indian way of life and discover the colorful country's many unique delights! Beautiful Udaipur was founded in 1567 and is situated on the shores of two lakes – Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar. Known as the “Venice of the East”, countless poets, writers an...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

A warm welcome awaits you at the lovingly restored equestrian center just one hour from Dublin. Enjoy your days pursuing healthy outdoor activities, returning to roaring log fires, the best of Irish food, and a relaxing evening. The Equestrian Center offers excellent tuition with the use of both indoor and outdoor arenas. Twenty-five horses are ready and available for all different levels. Novic...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

If you would like learn to jump on natural jumping horses, who are willing to jump and easy to ride - all combined with some wonderful riding on the Atlantic beaches with a personal tour of the local sights in North West Ireland, this rid is for you. The program is only for competent riders - not necessarily lots of jumping skills, but must have a good level of basic riding. The riders a...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

In the very heart of a the distinctive countryside, where the dark mountains meet the blue sea and green, verdant land surrounds the pretty lakes, you will find one of Ireland's most unusual regions: the Connemara.  The Connemara is a wild and barren region west of the city of Galway. It is a stunning patchwork of bogs, lonely valleys, pale grey mountains and small lakes that shimmer when the...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Enjoy the fresh and salty breeze from the Atlantic Ocean as you trek through the contrasting landscape of the beautiful Connemara region of Ireland. The Connemara is a wild and barren region west of the city of Galway. It is a stunning patchwork of bogs, lonely valleys, pale grey mountains and small lakes that shimmer when the sun shines. This ride explores the coast where the mountains meet the s...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Ireland is undoubtedly a nature lover's paradise. In the West of Ireland, a truly unique combination of sand-and limestone soils, bog lands, lakes and woodlands exist. The peat or bog land is one of Ireland’s greatest natural assets, not only as an energy source, but as some of its last wild areas. In some places, you can even spot the Celtic toughers still crossing the bogs. The Bu...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Enjoy a combination of visiting the ancient Irish castles and monastic ruins with lovely guided trail rides through Irish bogs, fields and local farmland.  On this 4 day ride you will visit the impressive Portumna Castle which was the seat of the Earl of Clanricarde and Pallas Castle, one of the best preserved tower houses and castle grounds from the 14th century. You will also take a  l...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Your host at Aille Cross is the legendary Irish horseman, Willie Leahy, who is known throughout the world for his famous Connemara and Coast trails. This superb riding holiday takes place from October to April amidst some of the most beautiful countryside that County Galway is famous for. It is a land of rolling hills and green fields, divided by a latticework of stone walls and quiet country ro...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

Welcome to Donegal West and Donegal South…Two of our most beautiful trails! Discover the North West of Ireland in a week - from the saddle, of course. In the North West corner of Ireland is Donegal, the wildest and most romantic of all Irish counties. Its austere melancholy is truly unforgettable! It is famous for its lush scenery with majestic mountain ranges, hidden glens, beautiful lakes an...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

This ride explores the unspoiled Irish coastline, sandy beaches, deserted islands, mountains and forests of this most beautiful area of Western Ireland. Nestled between Knocknarea mountain and Union forest, on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, sits Carrowmore, site of one of the oldest collections of Megalithic tombs and burial chambers, some dating to 3500 B.C. This area is said to be the first site...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

A secluded and private estate in Co. Monaghan, covering over 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes.  This is the Castle Leslie Estate, one of only 30 great Irish castle estates still run by the original families. Since the 1660s, the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived here, welcoming everyone from politici...
Minimum riding level: Al riding levels
    

The Medieval Castle Trail follows the boundary between southern Tuscany and northern Lazio, where the tuff rock hills provide both the foundations and the building materials for spectacular towns like Sorano and Pitigliano.  The towns are embedded in an area which displays a very rich cultural and historical background – the first Etruscan settlements and the former border area of the State ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

On Historic Trails in Tuscany on the Tracks of the Etruscans: Who were the Etruscans?     The Estrucans were the early inhabitants of Italy, long before the Roman Empire existed in this area. The Estrucan civilization is often overlooked but has had an enormous influence on the region. Estruscan settlements were frequently built on a hill - the steeper the better - and surrou...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

For many of us, Tuscany represents the essence of Italy! Over the centuries travelers have come here to visit the cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, as well as the charming hill towns of Montalcino and San Gimignano. Join us on a relaxing cross country equestrian excursion through the Italian wine country with two nights spent at the historic town of Siena. The riding center is not a hotel, nor...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

To the ancient Greeks, Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan the God of Fire and the home of the one-eyed beast known as the Cyclops. At approximately 10,050 ft it is Europe's highest active volcano. Etna offers breathtaking mountain trails during the Italian summertime. Over the course of the ride, we first travel along quiet country roads in the rolling open hills near the base of the mountain, the...
Minimum riding level: Low intermediate+
    

    As you ride your horse across the beautiful Sicilian landscape and the wind rustles through the forest, you catch sight of winding rivers and perhaps a herd of wild boars that roam undisturbed through these lands. Along the winding paths fruit trees grow, providing riders with snacking opportunities along the way. This horseback riding journey will surprise even the m...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Here you will stay on a beautiful estate that has recently regained its ancient splendor after undergoing a restoration that has transformed it into an elegant and refined hotel with a lovely restaurant. Ride each day through gentle hills in the Italian countryside, along meandering rivers and through small forests. In the afternoon you can explore on your own the surrounding area or just relax a...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Typical "Tuscan Hospitality" with superb cuisine at your fingertips, based on purely traditional and organically farmed products while enjoying stunning views of a unique and spectacular countryside- combined with excellent trail riding on beautiful horses! This is an opportunity to for a refined equestrian vacation in the middle of Tuscany that incorporates first class accommodations, superb me...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice, Low Intermediate
    

Fabulous trail riding, excellent culinary classes and relaxing spa time! The beautiful hotel estate is embedded in a fairy tale countryside and close to the ancient town of Scansano, a characteristic Tuscan village on the top of a hill in the Alta Maremma that is full of history and culture.  Joining you will be the many welcomed guests of the 4 star hotel, Resort di Scansano: a traditional a...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

Ride through the Chianti hills- the unspoiled region between Florence and Siena, famous for good food, wine and stunning scenery! Our rides take you through the beautiful countryside, with terraced vineyards, cypress avenues and extensive woodland. As riders you are especially privileged, able to ride off the beaten track to explore the world of Dante, Galileo and Leonardo da Vinci. Alternatively,...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Make a handsome 17th century castle and its “borgo” your home while befriending a reliable and beautiful horse.  Enter Alta Tuscia, one of the less inhabited Italian regions waiting for you to explore its reaches. Your riding days will be spent in the territory surrounding Castle Cristina, a centuries old castle estate still owned by the ancient and noble Caterini family, whose new generation...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Stong Intermediate
    

Treat yourself to a riding holiday at this country club hotel just north of Rome. The equestrian center has extensive show-jumping and cross-country facilities with a range of experienced  and well trained horses. From October to May you can also extend your stay and participate in the local Drag Hunt! The estate is situated about an hour from Rome, between the lakes of Bracciano and Martigna...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Coming to Italy and visit Rome? Why not take a short break away from the busy city life and immerse yourself into the country life at this wonderful four-star country estate. It is a short train ride from the center of Rome and you are at one of the most pristine places of Lazio at the Lake of Bracciano, with its castles and warm waters. The estate and surrounding countryside offer some great ridi...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

    In the sunny calm of the Isola Vicentina hills, a few miles from the center of Vicenza and a short train ride from Venice, this lovely estate provides an ideal combination of characteristic country accommodation with Italy's long tradition of hospitality. The Western-style ranch will appeal to those who enjoy an energetic, open air lifestyle and also those in search of ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The farmstead of S. Margherita, built at the end of the nineteenth century and home of the Chianti riding center, is situated in the Chianti region located in the center of the Siena, Florence, Arezzo triangle. Surrounded by meadows and woods, with a view of a medieval castle, the farm is in the rare position to offer its guests the silence of nature - broken only by the melody of birdsong, ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

South of Amalfi and Pompeii and just past the Gulf of Salerno, the coast of Italy projects out into the sea in a series of dramatic headlands and broad sweeping bays. This is the area of Cilento, most of which is protected as a National Park. Your base for the week is a delightful hilltop farm with views overlooking the verdant park. Each day you ride out to explore the surrounding parkland, with...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Discover with us the beauty of Cilento - a creative week in southern Italy among nature, art, gastronomy and sport! Located on one of the most beautiful spots in the Cilento National Park, just a few miles from the sea, your holiday farm awaits!  Surrounded by undulating hills and Mediterranean flora, this "agriturismo" is still a fully functioning working farm on 40 acres, produci...
Minimum riding level: Beginner to Intermediate
    

A ride through the history and nature of Tuscany... The mystical beauty of the hill country surrounding Florence has always been a special place. For those that wish to explore beautiful the beautiful region on horseback, but prefer a Western style of riding, we have put together these most relaxing and lovely treks that explore the Chianti, Monte Giovi mountain range and many of the vineyards in...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

A nine-day exploration safari on horseback in the Masai Mara wilderness area. The Masai Mara Game Reserve and Greater Mara Conservancies represent most people’s idea of East Africa. The landscape is one of rolling savanna, intersected by dark green veins of riverine woodland on the banks of the Mara and Talek rivers. This wilderness is an extension of the Serengeti (Tanzania) ecosystem and is cons...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

Olea Africana Ride As the famous quotes states..."I have a farm in Africa" at the foot of Mt. Kenya and to the east of the Aberdare ranges. Here is your home for the week at Sandai farm. This lodge will allow you to explore the vast countryside during your visit. The lodge has nice facilities and great hospitality. There are several riding horses with wonderful places to ride. Astride a horse...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

    A five day riding and wildlife safari in north Kenya's Laikipia region! The ride is based from a beautiful little lodge with an opportunity to spend a night or two in a 'fly camp'. This private wilderness area offers wonderful rides amongst several of Kenya's endemic wildlife species. There is always plenty to do on the Sosian Ride including walking with the Samburu nomads...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels rides
    

An exploration of the famous Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Visit Chambord, Chenonceau, Saumur and Chinon! The ride is designed for travelers looking for a relaxed getaway with plenty of time to sight-see, take memorable photographs and be spoiled by the mouth watering French cuisine! Overnights are at exquisite castles and manor houses, each with its own charm and history. This riding tour le...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate and Good Intermediate
    

This compressed 4 day/3 night riding getaway leads you to some of the most famous Loire castles for a quick trip back in history: Chambord, Chenonceau, Saumur, and Chinnon. Guided by local guides, you will enjoy the great pleasures of riding in the beautiful landscapes of the Loire Valley and will have the unique privilege of arriving on horseback to the doorsteps of the  impressive castles...
Minimum riding level: Low to Stron g Intermediate
    

On this Mongolian journey we will use only the low impact and traditional modes of transport  that this incredibly vast and relatively untapped country have to offer. Our equipment will be carried on camel carts, just as the Mongoli herders transport their belongings, moving from one pasture to another. We will travel south over the steppe lands, before meeting our own camel herdsmen who will...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

-on Horseback or on foot in Mongolia-You need to travel like, and use the same modes of transport, as the Mongol herdsmen themselves, in order to get a real feeling for and experience a close up encounter with the pace and lifestyle of the local people. During this dramatic journey you will wander on horseback or by foot into the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area, a beautiful wilderness area cl...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

This journey on horseback is a close encounter with Mongolian horsemen and their horses. A nomadic people who to date have survived the modern pressures and lifestyles. There is no other nation in the world, that so much depends on horses. The Mongol horsemanship is famous, and strikingly different to anything else. We will start this horse ride without vehicle support in wild terrain. The luggage...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

Hagiin Har Nuur - Wilderness Packtrip Hagiin Har Nuur (Hagiin Black Lake) is a remote lake located hidden in the interior deep forests of the Khan Khentii Protected Area - the Hentii Wilderness northeast from Ulaanbaatar. It is Mongolia’s only true wilderness in the sense that it is completely devoid of people and domestic animals. It is the realm of wolfs, moose, red deer, gazell...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

This riding adventure in Mongolia provides six days of riding plus sightseeing in Ulaan Baatar and Kharhorin, ancient capital of Genghis Khan. Arhangay has been called the "Switzerland of Mongolia" for its beautiful scenery; forests, rivers and mountains. We'll cover about 20 miles per day with plenty of time to visit the many local herders in their gers along the way. Each night we meet our suppo...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

A horseback journey across the Mongolian steppelands is an experience incomparable to anywhere else on Earth! Steppe habitats once made up 25 percent of the global land area, but today the Pampas, the puszta, the Prairies and the Ukraine have largely been developed for agricultural output and no longer remain wild. Only the Mongolian steppes have survived! The high elevation of Mongolia creates un...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

Mongolia is a country of growing visitor interest, with its nomadic cultural heritage and vast landscape, geographically landlocked between China and Russia. The expedition begins upon the taiga terrain of Khan Khentii of Eastern Mongolia, riding out of the charming Jalman Meadows Ger Camp, 120 kilometres away from the city of Ulaanbaatar.  The drive from the city to the camp is a 3 hour off-...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

Discover Oaxaca's magical countryside on horseback. Mount our team of experienced horses and ride along ancient paths with exotic vistas in one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Venture back to a timeless way, ride past ancient adobe brick walls, living cacti fences and cart horses with loads of fresh alfalfa. Scenes of oxen plowing the fields gives way to fascinating vegetation ...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice +