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 Mount...
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 ra...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

The charming adobe ranch was built in the early 1900s, and is listed on the Arizona and National Historic Registers. While providing modern conveniences, lodging are in buildings made of adobe brick hand-made by the Maricopa Indians who lived on the nearby reservation.  Go back in time, experience the splendor of the Sonoran Desert on horseback, enjoy unhurried time with family and friends...
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, ra...
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 stage coaches  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 riding to your heart'...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Rancho de la Osa is located in Sasabe, Arizona, about an hour and a half southwest of Tucson. We are situated on just under 600 acres of high desert grassland and surrounded by nearly 120,000 acres of the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. Rancho de la Osa is the most historic ranch in Arizona. A visit with us will allow you to ride trails frequented by U.S. Presidents and legendary figures like ...
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 fly fishing....
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

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 world of ...
Minimum riding level: Beginner to Experienced
    

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 ...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

This historic 3,200 acres ranch has been in operation since the 1920’s. It is little piece of Heaven tucked on the quiet side of Eagle Ridge, on the banks of the Big Thompson River. There are many activities for all ages: head up Sulzer Gulch shaded by cottonwoods; explore the old wagon trails on Alexander Mountain; climb the rocky slopes of Eagle Ridge; ride across t...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Situated on a mountainside with views reaching 75 miles to the Continental Divide, this Guest Ranch offers over 200 miles of horseback riding trails throughout 40,000 acres of National Forest. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider, there is the perfect activity to suit all your needs and wants here! Riding activities include trail rides, riding lessons, pack trips and more.  ...
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. No matter if you are a beginner wanting to ride with your guide lazily across beautiful open pastures or a more experienced rider, ready to trot or lope through lush wooded trails; we have something for everyone! Horses ...
Minimum riding level: Novice+ - Intermediate for self guided
    

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. No matter if you are a beginner wanting to ride with your guide lazily across beautiful open pastures or a more experienced rider, ready to trot or lope through lush wooded trails; we have something for everyone! Horses ...
Minimum riding level: Novice+ - Intermediate for self guided
    

Literally sit back, relax and experience the pleasures of authentic country living while riding the smooth gait of the Missouri Foxtrotter horse!  Every season during the year, the Ozarks highlands offers a spectacular beauty and an abundance of activities, so we welcome you to come visit with us on of our family run working farm. Conveniently located only1 hour from St. Louis and the L...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Explore the surrounding area of the Judith River Headwaters and the Little Belt Mountains & ride where the "cowboy artist" Charlie Russell once rode. The 520 acres ranch is located at the base of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest allowing guests to explore the mountains by horseback, fish for trout in cascading streams, hike to see the bountiful wildlife, or take guided...
Minimum riding level: From to Novice to Intermediate and higher
    

Explore the area dubbed “the most scenic 50 miles in the U.S.” by Teddy Roosevelt during a wonderful stay in a rustic guest ranch. Along the banks of the scenic Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek, the ranch is nestled in the mountains of Shoshone National Forest, just 15 miles east of Yellowstone National Park. Your all-inclusive stay will include all meals, ranch activities and...
Minimum riding level: All riding level
    

Hidden Trails is proud to offer this wonderful authentic 100-year old working cattle and horse ranch with generations of ranching experience just an hour from the city of Cody. On the way in you will drive through true wild horse country to reach the ranch. You will appreciate the vastness of the ranch's landscape, which spreads across approximately 300,000 acres of private, Big Horn National Fo...
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 sum...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Drive 80 head of horses and mules over 80 miles 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 each arrival. There's all the good food you can eat served chuck wagon style...
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 a real adventure! It's possibly 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. I...
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. We invite you to join us and experience a lifestyle you’ve only seen in the movies - here you can experience first  hand a real horse drive or round up, cattle drive or branding of your own calf and riding an agile and well trained c...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

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+
    

Enjoy the scenic Utah backcountry while staying in a comfortable hotel. We select daily destinations from several dozen available and lodge and dine in top notch hotels and restaurants at night. Our lodging location will be in Torrey, Utah. Our horseback ride destinations move from Capitol Reef National Park, Dixie National Forest and Fish Lake National Forest. During warmer weather or fal...
Minimum riding level: From Novice
    

A little piece of heaven; this is a special equestrian holiday getaway at this classic four season resort located in the heart of central Vermont’s Green Mountain national forest. Majestically set on 700 acres with sweeping views of a mountain lake and forests, we offer an endless array of outdoor adventures, ideal for singles, couples and families - there’s something for everyone. O...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Travel back in time following the medieval Zagoria caravan pathways into a land of myths, tales, and ballads. Your ride will pass through ancient ruins of the Illyrian civilization, medieval villages, and many remote churches and monasteries. See the mountain bridges built during the period of Ali Pasha; they are a wonder to see with their rare and unique design. The culmination of this extraord...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This ride follows in the tracks of King Ilirian Skerdilajd, on his way to conquer Kaonia 2,300 years ago. Experience unspoiled nature, colourful culture heritage, and welcoming people on the back of reliable, strong horses. Wind your way through a variety of landscapes combining mountain climbing, steep downhill and uphill rides, river crossings, woods, and the seaside. Here you will find ancien...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Riding along Vjosa River – the last wild river of Europe. This trail combines a challenging riding experience in different landscapes with many possibilities! You will get the privilege of experiencing Albania's true natural landscape with swimming in rivers, river hiking, canyon exploring, and camping some nights. To pair this trip like a fine wine, you will be sharing time and accommo...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This unique winter program combines 4 days of horse riding adventure with another 2 days of cultural exploration! Winter has a lot to offer including fun adventures, smaller groups, and a different light on cultural elements such as monuments, music and traditions. The riding portion of the trip takes place on the East bank of river Drino, close to Antigonea archaeologic...
Minimum riding level: Low intermediate
    

This Estancia Getaway lets you enjoy the Argentine countryside with the enhancement of its uses and customs. The gauchos used to gallop their horses through the pampa from end to end. Their silhouettes vanished on the horizon, behind a large dust cloud. Only a river or a stream could stop them in this ideal land for livestock and crops. This infinite landscape was transformed with agric...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

The Patagonia Glacier Ride offers exploring on horseback the most remote corners of Los Glaciares National Park where nature is discovered in its maximum expression: a combination of Andean woodland, crystal clear lakes, high mountains, impressive skies, and glaciers. The trip allows you to access where vehicles cannot reach, leaving the main buildings of the estancia behind to climb high up and...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

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

Discover the legendary Pampas, cradle of “gauchos” and great polo players.  There is no better way to understand the real Argentine spirit than to experience its world renowned Pampas.  You will share time outdoors with local gauchos: horse loving people and very proud of their way of life and cattle raising skills. Argentine history has elevated them to the level of ...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Advanced
    

We will ride the Andes Mountains of Northwest Argentina the way it was done in Colonial times but keeping some XXI Century privileges. These are ancient Inca trails. It is the ideal setting for an unforgettable trip. We will get to places you can only reach on horseback. The area has impressive landscapes and diversity of climates. Tropical forests with crystal clear streams in the Lerma Val...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

The Mitre Peninsula, located in southeast corner of Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), is the true End of the World. We will explore the wilderness of the peninsula, one of the last truly untouched places left on the planet. This tour is for the intrepid traveller, with a desire to uncover the myths and mysteries of this hidden and enchanted land. It is your chance to escape civilisation and u...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

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 area still largely untouched by civilization. T...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate to Advanced
    

"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 m). ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This trail ride goes through the Bulgarian Rose Valley and Sredna Gora Mountain - the land of the Thracians, the mineral sources, the roses and lavender. It offers the perfect combination of gallops through boundless meadows and riding among the breathtaking Sredna Gora Mountain. The main goal of this carefully designed holiday is to give great pleasure to your body, senses and mind. This tra...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Explore the unique nature of Bulgaria on horseback, learn about local traditions and culture, discover the ancient history, and taste the delicious food and wine. This trail takes you to the North side of the Balkan mountains, where there are plenty of free and open land without any fences: a true rider's paradise. On this riding holiday you will have the chance to explore the great...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

The Rhodopes, occupying the southern part of Bulgaria and part of Greece,  are the homeland of the mythological singer Orpheus. This ride spends 6 days of riding in this enchanting mountain – the land of high peaks and deep river gorges, unique rock formations, lush meadows and dense forests. The western part of the Rhodopes where our ride takes place, offers a variety of terrain...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Many and varied are the mountains in Bulgaria, but Teteven Balkan combines the best of them all - picturesque valleys with sparkling rivers and ancient forests with hidden meadows, high ridges and tops, crowned with rocky peaks revealing spectacular views, and villages scattered at the foothills, where life is lived with an old rhythm. This part of Stara Planina is loved by tourists both for the...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

This adventurous trail ride follows part of the famous E-3 hiking Kom-Emine route. The trail features wild mountain landscapes and steep hillsides reaching Balkan highest grasslands, home to wild horses in the summer. If we are lucky enough, we may get to spot a few! You will find yourself captivated by the stunning high mountain views with landscapes stretching as far as your eyes can see. Bulg...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Allow the noble spirit of the horse to carry you on an amazing wildlife safari journey in Botswana; listen as your hoofbeats fall in the rhythm of the Africa! This journey embraces the true definition of a safari: an expedition to observe animals in their natural habitat. From horseback, the beauty of the African topography, fauna and flora will unfurl, and be complimented by a touch of clas...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The African Explorer is one of the most varied African safaris, as it goes to two countries (Botswana and South Africa) in one trip and covers a lot of different topography and terrain, combined with excellent and wide ranging game viewing. This safari gives international horse lovers a chance to explore the rugged central highlands of the Waterberg mountain range of South Africa an...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Pantanal is the largest continuous wetland in the world. It has an area of 140.000 square kilometers of floodplain in Brazil and it also spreads through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina. It was formed between 02 and 05 million years ago, as a large sedimentary basin and now is an isolated plain surrounded by several mountain areas. An area more than a third the size of France. The name translates...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This is a ride with stunning landscapes in the wild nature of the Lagoa do Peixe National Park, from the Patos Lagoon (also know as the 'inland sea') to the Atlantic Ocean. Ride on Lusitano horses through a variety of terrains: marsh, coastal dunes and lagoons, arboreal habitat, sandbanks, ocean and lagoon beaches. The diversity of habitats within the Park means that it is home to a...
Minimum riding level: Low 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! The South American cowboy refuses to break with tradition which, according to the UNESCO, makes for the liveliest equestrian culture in the world. The Brazilian Gaucho lives in the southern states ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The spectacular mountain scenery, huge canyons and bottomless waterfalls of this region will take your breath away. Imagine the Grand Canyon covered in lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls and thriving biodiversity. Nestled along the southern coast of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, among Brazil's most impressive canyons, the 28,000 nature conservation area where this adventure occurs. Th...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

São Paulo may be the economic, industrial and financial powerhouse of Brazil, and indeed of South America, but it also offers some of the finest rural experiences of the region. Thanks to its cultural diversity and its vast and multifaceted territory, the interior of São Paulo State includes some interesting riding experiences. Riding in the coffee highlands takes you through th...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

If you are seeking tropical heat and amazing nature, look no further than Brazil. But when we're talking about beaches, the Northeastern State of Alagoas shines, where you will canter the endless beaches still untouched by civilization. From day one, you will understand why the ride is called The Coconut Trail Ride. Alagoas is in fact the greatest producer of coconuts in the country. From the sa...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

For centuries, the beginning of Fall, marks the time when gauchos round up cattle grazing the open range. It is time to get ready for Winter. After driving cattle to the ancient corrals, the task is sorting, branding, doctoring. A lot of work and adrenaline, joy and excitement as the time has come to sell some and cash in a year of hard work.  This is the perfect program to enjoy ho...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The Crossing of the Andes - the greatest 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 valleys of the...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The legendary crossing of the Andes through the route taken by San Martín in 1817. While the roar of freedom was still heard in France and U.S., its echo rolled into South America… patriotic voices with gigantic dreams  put an end to 350 years of monarchic domination and opened an era of individual free will. We invite you to share with us the privilege of re-enacting on...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

Ride across the beautiful wilderness of the Chilean Patagonia! This riding adventure lets you explore some of the most remote corners of Patagonia so that you can feel close to nature. During this tour, you will also learn more about the gaucho lifestyle and go on a beautiful boat excursion to see the Grey Glacier!...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

We offer you the unique opportunity to explore Patagonia, where authenticity, adventure, and comfort come together to create an extraordinary experience. Over the years, Torres del Paine has become a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. Its stunning landscapes, including the iconic granite peaks known as the "Torres," pristine lakes, glaciers, and diverse wildlife, make it a must-visi...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Embark on a comfortable center-based riding holiday, in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. Our hotel is located in the middle of the Park’s famous trekking circuits (the W Circuit and the big O Circuit) and it is the only place within the Park where you can go horseback riding.  Immerse yourself in traditional culture in a prime location that boasts...
Minimum riding level: Beginner +
    

In this tour we will ride through the natural reserves of the Orinoquia. Hato La Aurora is a Natural Reserve of the Civil Society (RNSC - Reservas Naturales de la Sociedad Civil) of 17,000 hectares, in which 16,000 are currently Important Area for the Conservation of Birds (AICA - Área Importante para la Conservación de las Aves). The trip time to the hato is about 5 hours start...
Minimum riding level: Beginner to Experienced
    

The Colombian eastern Llanos were colonized more than four centuries ago and to this day, horses are fundamental in the daily work of the llanero man. This equestrian crossing is made to honor the llanera culture, in remembrance to the use of the old royal roads and cattle inns, sleeping some days in hammocks with mosquito net. This will be three unforgettable days, riding on typical Creol...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Experienced
    

Only twice a year "Work of the llano" is culturally done in the cattle ranches or hato in the Casanare region. It’s given this name for having more than a thousand hectares and more than a thousand head of cattle where the hato are collected for the vaccination cycles also marking and counting of the new born calves is done. The work of the llanos in the cattle ranches of Casanare only...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Colombia`s Vergel and Independence birthplace – Royal Roads, Woods, Waterfalls, Colonial Architecture and Historical Heritage....
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Following the old cattle road of Almeida´s province, you will experience almost all the different climates and vegetation existing in Colombia during your holiday. From the cold mountains near Bogotá to the burning plains of Casanare, you will descend by the Royal Road made in cobbled stone, crossing the midlands and tropical forest to finally find the magnificent landscape and...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The Viceroy's Roads - Ponds, Desert and Colonial Heritage. We will ride from Sisga Dam (Cundinamarca) to Villa de Leyva (Boyaca), Colombia. We will cross the beautiful mountains and valleys of the northwest of Cundinamarca and Ubaté and then we will enter the centuries-old oak forests of Ráquira; Later we will cross the desert of La Candelaria and finally we will arrive at Vill...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This ride will allow you to explore the mountain range and the valleys of Villa de Leyva, Raquira and Tinjacá, located in the state of Boyacá, in the Colombian Andes.  Come experience natural sights such as the Fuquene Lake, but also typical rural small town such as San Miguel de Sema, a historical monastery in the Candelaria desert and two settlements like Villa de Le...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and higher
    

This ride will allow you to explore the mountainous regions of Raquira, only half an hour south of Villa de Leyva and a few hours away from Bogota. During the ride, we will see beautiful landscapes of the mountain range and the valleys of Villa de Leyva, Raquira and Tinjacá. We will visit a typical rural small town (San Miguel de Sema), as well as two historic and cultural towns ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and higher
    

Ride on remote trails and observe wildlife in the land of the authentic Colombian cowboys. Explore the Colombian Orinoquía and observe a wide array of animals and birds in different ecosystems, while riding through a 17,000 hectares Natural Reserve. Get to know the Colombian cowboys of the eastern plains. Stay in a traditional cattle ranch of more than 9,000 ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

Discover the role of local women in the Orinoquia plains. These women-only trips provide the opportunity to bond with women in an environment of fun, wildlife adventure, challenge, and mutual trust. A great opportunity to do something that women don't do often enough: enjoy themselves, make time for themselves and play outside! This trip will make you feel alive: you will see beautifu...
Minimum riding level: Beginner to Experienced
    

This spectacular 3-day horseback adventure takes you to some of the most beautiful spots in the department of Risaralda. You will ride from the “green capital of Colombia” – Marsella, and up into the Colombian Andes, an area rich in wildlife. Pass coffee farms and endless breathtaking views and enjoy nights around camp fires, under starlit skies. The trail covers over 5...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

Traverse the Colombian coffee axis, also known as the coffee triangle, on horseback. Travel across the 3 departments of Risaralda, Caldas and Quindio and escape into the most unspoilt parts of this region. Ride ridgetops with 360 degree views, canter through Andean cloud forests, cross rivers, swim in waterfalls and experience the warm welcome of Colombian hospitality. Your holiday start...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

This 8-day itinerary is a shorter version of our Coast to Coast Kaleidoscope Ride, which has been specially designed for the U.S. and Canadian Markets, as well as any other international traveler seeking a week-long riding vacation. This ride features 4-days of intensive riding and discovery in one of Costa Rica’s most renowned riding destinations and scenic regions, including hugely contr...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

  If you are an advanced rider looking for a more varied riding holiday or a novice rider who wants to join your first horse vacation to gain more experience in the saddle -  this is a flexible itinerary that can accommodate everyone! This Rainforest Multisport Ride provides more freedom than you will find with the average equestrian holiday. You will have the opportunity to enjoy mi...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

Our new Conquistadores Wilderness Eco-Safari adventure is a progressive trek that will immerse you in the Tropical Forest whilst experiencing an authentic rural Costa Rican way of life and witnessing an outstanding natural diversity and wildlife.  This riding adventure unfolds in the backwaters and surrounding areas of Carara National Park - a true gem harbouring  a wide range of natur...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Explore the Pacific and the Caribbean coastlines and take in the vistas of Volcano Arenal – on horseback in Costa Rica! The Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride includes a coast explorations of both the Pacific and Caribbean Coast and in between a visit to Arenal Volcano – both a landmark and iconic feature which has become a highlight and a must in any Costa Rican itinerary. A mounted ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

A journey on horseback through landscapes made for riding, including routes and lodgings exclusive to Ride Andes. Guests canter along ancient Inca highways 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. Breath-taking views as we cross v...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

A route that takes riders into the remote Andes in the eastern foothills of the perfectly conical, snowcapped Cotopaxi volcano, across the seldom-visited plains in the National Park and also through the stunning verdant valleys of the Cayambe-Zuleta-Imbabura area north of Quito. A very good chance of seeing the mighty Andean condor as well as a host of other birds while traversing the pastoral v...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Your riding trip unravels at the 17th century Andean estate near Otavalo - This Hacienda is one of the leading country inns in Ecuador. Its 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 countryside on several riding days through the valley and up the mountains - all along meeting frie...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

The Hacienda Primavera Wilderness Ecolodge is located in the El Chaco rain forest reserve of Ecuador. The lush forests surrounding the hacienda provide an incredible flora and fauna experience. The verdant rain forest is abundant in endemic species, epiphytes and orchids. Large varieties of butterflies can be found in and around the hacienda. The most famous is the bright blue butterfly, morpho ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Experience the wild open moorlands, deep river valleys of the mystical Dartmoor National Park. This ancient landscape contains prehistoric features; round house village sites, stone circles, stone rows and evidence of past tin mining activities. Create a lasting bond with your horse companion for this trip as they guide you through their homeland. Exploring Dartmoor on horseback allows you to co...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Attend and be a part of the only cattle drive in the UK! Whether it is your first time on a drive, or you've done it before, ever rider will play their part in helping out move, muster, and checking cattle. Each day you'll mount up and tend to the cattle depending on their needs and the season. Cattle respond well to being moved by horses as horses are quiet and the and the cattle have a nat...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The Loire is the longest river in France and its banks are lined with beautiful forestland and handsome vineyards. Immersed in the landscape of beauty and nobility, the more you will come to understand why French aristocracy once flourished here and built their magnificent castles. The Loire valley has preserved its stately charm and lifestyle - the cuisine here is forever exclusive and refined,...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

We offer an exciting trail on horseback to explore the Champagne region and its variety of vineyards. Our trail will take you around the « Montagne de Reims » – a wooded plateau whose slopes are the so-called "Pinot Noir kingdom" (a famous grape variety) . We will also ride along the Marne Valley – where the Pinot Noir grape grows side by side with the Meunier variety. We...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The goal of this clinic is to improve jumping skills and to help achieve harmony between rider and horse: whilst focusing on balance we use a light contact, which is soft, straightforward and most effective for both the rider and its mount. We also aim at making the horse attentive to the rider's commands and allowing participants to confidently tackle various jumps. We provide...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

The objective of this clinic is to make horseback riding accessible to everybody and to introduce the basic skills needed to make any rider autonomous and confident. We also want to show that, with a few indispensable riding notions, trail riding is a beautiful way to discover surrounding natural environments in complete safety. We teach people how to catch horses in ...
Minimum riding level: Beginner to Low Intermediate
    

A blend of cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, endless sandy beaches, lush forests, pearly lakes, cliffs and more await you during this incredible stationary ride.   This program is very flexible and allows you to discover the Landes on horseback with your friends and/or family. When you are not riding, take advantage of our well-being activities: yoga, massage an...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Advanced
    

The Pyrenees Border Trail is an exhilarating route, with thrilling scenery over wild valleys framed by rugged peaks, as eagles and vultures soar overhead. Spend 4 days away from civilization, taking advantage of all the opportunities to approach wild herds of horses 'the Pottocks', protected by their proud stallion! Discover the culture of the Pays Basque people and the reasons why some of them ...
Minimum riding level: Strong 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: thi...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+
    

In 1152, the marriage of Eleanor and Henry of Plantagenet leads 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 different strategic, political, and economic requirements.     We invite you on this journey back in time, at the discovery of different parts of Aquitaine, f...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+
    

Long before welcoming skiers from all over the world to its resorts, the Tarentaise valley and its alpine passes were frequented by men from the Neolothic, and perhaps even by Hannibal during his crossing of the Alps with his elephants in 218 AD. This region was strategic for the Roman Empire and it was also the birthplace of the illustrious Savoy house, which gave its fir...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

Ride across Crete through the mountains to the Libyan Sea. Surrounded by the clear and blue Mediterranean seas and with its rough and wild rolling landscape of mountains reaching 2,5 km high, you will find horseback riding here on Crete is rather special. Here you ride in the coveted silence and peace that only a tiny island covered with olive-trees, historical sites and timeless myth can off...
Minimum riding level: 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, hi...
Minimum riding level: good novcie +
    

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, h...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This intensive program teaches the new rider the English riding style in a very direct approach. In the end of the course the rider is able to walk and trot independently, feeling secure on and around the horse, able to make an easy outside trip, tack the horse independent and we made a start with the canter. From experience we know that sportive riders even learn to canter independently....
Minimum riding level: Beginner
    

Trail Dalmatian hinterland is suitable for riders that can walk, trot, canter and gallop. You will be riding on historical ancient old Roman roads and cattle paths through beautiful rural parts of Dalmatia known as Dalmatian hinterland. You will be riding next to mountains Svilaj, Mosec and peaks of untouched nature. You will also explore the local culture as you pass through small villages ful...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

This lovely four day ride takes you to some of the most beautiful riding tracks in Borgarfjörður, in Western Iceland. This area boasts everything that Iceland has to offer: Glaciers, volcanoes, hot springs, historic Saga sites and geothermal pools. During the ride you will visit the huge Lava Tunnel Viðgelmir and the cozy geothermal Krauma SPA. An optional tour is also offe...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Great riding trails with unexpected scenery! Tölt with us through an exciting landscape made up of pseudocaters, glittering lakes and salmon rivers, with high mountain tops towering over us. Explore secluded black lava trails only accessible on horseback and let your mind wander over endless green moss covered fields of breathtaking landscape. Riding from place to place this is a p...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This tour takes you straight into the Rift Valley in Þingvellir National Park. While riding on secluded lava and birch lined trails in between the North American and Eurasian continental plates you will get a magnificent insight into the fascinating geology and history of Iceland! Imagine tölting on our soft and gentle horses through lava fields, over highland plateaus and along l...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This tour was nominated by the Sunday Times as one of the 10 best trails in the world! The North of Iceland is known for its spectacular natural sights and diverse landscape. Our tour goes from Bjarnastaðir Farm near Húsavík to the Lake Mývatn area, famous for its volcanic features and rich birdlife. Ásbyrgi Canyon, Dettifoss, Europe’s largest waterfall, ...
Minimum riding level: Advanced
    

Mount Hekla is a highly active volcano often titled the “Queen of Iceland”. The mountain towers regally over the region and every day we see evidence of its numerous devastating eruptions throughout the ages. In the old  times people actually believed it to be the gateway to hell. Landmannalaugar is a geothermal wonderland in the Southern Highlands. Its natural bathing pools are...
Minimum riding level: Advanced
    

  The Snæfellsjökull National Park is where you find one of Iceland´s most beautiful and emblematic sights - the glacier-covered cone volcano Snæfellsjökull. The mystery and spiritual aura of this still active volcano were made famous through Jules Verne’s novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Many of the great Sagas are located in this very area. Today ...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This tour was nominated by CNNgo as one of the 15 greatest horse treks in the world!  What better or more unique way to do the popular Golden Circle Tour than by riding through the lovely countryside of South Iceland. The three key attractions on this classic tour are the hot spring area of Geysir, Gullfoss or the Golden Waterfall and Thingvellir National Park. Each one guaranteed to ta...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Step back in time and ride along the ancient Kjölur trail as Icelanders did over the centuries when travelling to the annual summer parliament at Thingvellir, first held in 930 AD. We visit this historic site where the heart of the nation beats and which became Iceland´s first National Park in 1930. Before heading off into the wilderness of the interior we stop to enjoy the Geysir hot...
Minimum riding level: Advanced
    

  This tour is a short version of the popular Golden Circle Tour taking in the hot spring area of Geysir and Gullfoss Waterfall. We also visit Thingvellir National Park on our transfer day. Enjoy accommodation at cozy holiday farms during this ride! Participants on this tour join the longer Golden Circle Tour for four days, but return to Reykjavík on the fifth day while those on th...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

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Minimum riding level: Advanced
    

Winter in Iceland means a countryside ablaze with color and the Northern Lights dancing in the Arctic night sky. Enjoy visiting the best-known sights in Iceland, riding the Icelandic Horse along fine bridle paths and viewing a dazzling Northern Lights display after a great day in the saddle. Riding during the wintertime is an Icelandic tradition and a wonderful experience. We will take a ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

  The beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula extends far out into the Atlantic from the west coast. You can find many features of the Icelandic nature in this part of the country. We ride down to the shore and continue along the expansive beach. This traditional trail, only revealed when the tide is out, offers horse and rider an ideal opportunity to try their skill at “tölting&rdq...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

  This tour is an ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to enjoy a comfortable ride in a variety of landscapes. As we ride through unspoiled nature our guide introduces us to Iceland´s heroic past with tales of bloody conflict, revenge and love from the ancient Sagas. Cantering along seemingly endless sandy stretches with the sea air in one´s face is an exhilarating experience...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Ride in one of the most remote parts of Iceland. There is a lot of diversity in this tour starting with beautiful mountain views from the wide Öxarfjörður Fjord and continuing onto the Peninsula of Melrakkaslétta, which stretches almost to the Arctic Circle and is a paradise for birdwatchers and people with geological interest. From mid-June to mid-July this area...
Minimum riding level: Strong intermediate
    

We are proud to present this beautiful autumn riding adventure in the North West of Iceland. There is a lot of diversity in this tour starting with beautiful mountain views from the wide Húnaflói Fjord and into the mysterious highland with a great view towards the two great glaciers: Hofsjökull and Langjökull We will meet sheep farmers on their way back to civilizatio...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Imagine free and spirited horses rushing down from their highland summer pastures to be returned to their owners. Mares and their foals, young horses and geldings make their way through rough territory, not really willing to give up their freedom yet before winter returns once again. The ancient tradition of rounding up horses is only kept alive in the North of Iceland. Join the farmers in thi...
Minimum riding level: Advanced
    

Winter time is the main riding season in Iceland and is substantially different than riding during the summer time. Riding in the snow and on the ice is a magical experience and is something that every rider should try at least once in their lifetime. We will ride spectacularly trained and sure-footed Icelandic horses and enjoy an incredible ride on the ice of lake Mývatn. Ano...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Advanced
    

The part of Iceland we explore during this tour is known for its spectacular sights and untouched nature. The ride takes us from Bjarnastaðir Farm to the East of Iceland, amongst the most rural parts of the country. Follow both excellent riding paths and rougher terrain while witnessing stunning sites only available to horse riders. There is nothing like riding a horse while vie...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Explore spectacular nature and unique historical sites on horseback through Iceland's western highlands. The Kings Trail links the beautiful Vatnsdalur Valley in the north to the shrine of the nation, Þingvellir in the south. In 1907 the King of Denmark (who also ruled over Iceland at the time) came for a visit. Because of this huge event, some improvements were made on the a...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

On this unique tour, we will let the midnight sun guide our path! We ride during the early night and sleep out late. The midnight sun is nowhere brighter than where we will be riding in the northernmost part of Iceland. We will be riding exactly when the Summer Solstice occurs on June 21st when we have the longest day of the year. On that day we will have the unique opportunity to see the su...
Minimum riding level: Strong 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 Burren...
Minimum riding level: Strong 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 of the 14th century. You will also take a boat ride...
Minimum riding level: Low 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 Burren...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Intermediate
    

A secluded and private estate in Co. Monaghan nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s, the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Castle Estate, welcoming everyone from polit...
Minimum riding level: Al riding levels
    

A secluded and private estate in Co. Monaghan nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s, the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Castle Estate, welcoming everyone from polit...
Minimum riding level: Al riding levels
    

This exciting new trip starts out in the Province of Isernia in the region of  Molise and ventures into the Abruzzo region just north of there. This is a region largely forgotten by the tourist hordes that you can find in Tuscany or Amalfi  - even the local Italian travelers have jet not discovered the "Jewel in the Rough". It offers untouched nature and  breathtaking mountain vis...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

If you are looking to travel deep into nature beyond the reach of cars and technology, look no further than the Abruzzo National Park! This park was founded in 1922 to protect nature and save certain species from extinction. It encompasses over 50,000 acres of protected forests and mountains. The landscape is characterized by mountain chains, karst phenomena, rivers (including the Sangro Rive...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Are you traveling overseas and miss the comfort of the western saddle, but still want to do some riding? Or are you new to western and wanting to try something new? Look no further than Western Riding in Isernia! This trip is a fantastic blend of exploring the beautiful Italian countryside on horseback with relaxation, culture, and delicious Italian food! You will be staying in a cozy farmhou...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Come explore one of Italy's hidden gems - the Majella National Park! In a country mainly known for its Tuscan vineyards to the north or Mediterranean-kissed beaches to the south, The Majella National Park is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. It is one of the largest parks in Italy covering 75,000 acres and hosting a variety of landscapes. With the sheer size and restrictions of acce...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

If you enjoy the captivating scenery of the mountains and the inviting culture of Italy, look no further than the Central Apennine Mountains Ride! Our trek takes you through the second highest municipality in Italy and around the Central Apennine Mountain range. Prepare yourself for exciting climbs and breathtaking views (up to 5,235ft) that has you feeling like you are on top of the world! F...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

On Historic Trails in Tuscany on the Tracks of the Etruscans: Who were the Etruscans? Who were the Etruscans? The Estruscans were the early inhabitants of Italy, long before the Roman Empire existed. However, the Estruscan civilization is often overlooked despite its enormous influence on the region. Estruscan settlements were frequently built on the hillside - the steeper the hill, the bette...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Join us on a weeklong ride along rivers and through Tuscan hills to the Maremma Park!  With its beaches and Mediterranean scrub, this is a true hidden gem in Italy and Tuscany. During this tour, we will see the hot springs of Saturnia, a beautiful Etruscan Necropole, the vineyards of Morellino wines and the Abbey of San Rabano....
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This is an unforgettable experience that combines the pleasure to ride a horse with the discovery of an area surprisingly rich in natural, historical, cultural and culinary wealth. You will be staying in a seventeenth century farmhouse that once belonged to the baronial family of Ventimiglia. The farmhouse has been restored in transformed into one of the most scenic lodgings of Sicily. It boasts...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The island of Sicily embodies the best of Italy; glorious landscapes, quaint coastal towns plus exquisite food and wine, all surrounded by centuries of history. Riding is an amazing way to explore places both near and far - it allows you to travel places no car can ever reach. The horse will  take you anywhere from the snowy peaks of the Nebrodi to the sunny beaches of Sicily’s coast....
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Although so close to Italy's mainland, Sicily couldn't be more unique and diverse in attitude and atmosphere. This island is rich in history and culture and promises and unforgettable time. Trekking across the entire North-Eastern area of Sicily on horseback will leave you breathless with wonder. This route takes you through Val Demone and across four parks called the Madonie, Nebrodi, Etna, and...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This we are happy to share a new trail, immersed in nature, packed with Sicilian history and culture, which will take you from the Madonie Park to the Sicani Mountains, whilst ascending to the Sosio River. This trail is only suitable for advanced riders, who are confident in walking, trotting and galloping into the challenging Sicilian terrains. The riders are invited to spend six days on hors...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Horseback ride through the picturesque Chianti hills - the lovely unspoiled region between Florence and Siena, famous for tasty food, great wine and stunning scenery! Our rides take you through the beautiful countryside, with its terraced vineyards, cypress avenues and extensive woodlands. As riders you are especially privileged, able to ride off the beaten track, away from tourists and vehi...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Horseback ride through the picturesque Chianti hills - the lovely unspoiled region between Florence and Siena, famous for tasty food, great wine and stunning scenery! Our rides take you through the beautiful countryside, with its terraced vineyards, cypress avenues and extensive woodlands. As riders you are especially privileged, able to ride off the beaten track, away from tourists and vehi...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Set in an 18th century Tuscan farmhouse in Chianti. Meadows, woods and beautiful gardens with a views of a medieval castle surround the equestrian centre. This is a certified organic property since 2000, and 2014 Trip Advisor Green leaders. You will discover typical Tuscan food, with a special attention to quality and the substitutable of the ingredients. Our heat and energy production come f...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Stay in lovely traditional Tuscan farmhouses and explore the Arno valley and the neighboring Chianti hills on horseback. The rolling countryside is made up of vineyards, olive groves and extensive woodlands of oak, chestnut and pine, while on the hilltops perch ancient castles and medieval villages that seem lost in another age. Under the careful guidance of your English host, who i...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Tratturo and Molise are two words that belong together like horse and rider, cheese and wine, nature and culture... We want to experience all of this with you on this new trail ride in the heart of Italy. Here in Altomolise, where Italy could hardly be more authentic, we repeatedly come across the "green highways" of the shepherds and cowherds of past centuries, the Tratturi. Sometimes enchan...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Ride with the wild horses and visit the enchanting Magic Forest! Come explore the Alto Molise with its rolling hills, vast meadows, and forest lands from the comforts of a Western saddle and one of our handsome and trusty Quarter horses, Appaloosas, or Paints.  In this rural and unspoiled part of Italy, far from the crowds, “festina lente” (hurry slowly) is part of the life-s...
Minimum riding level: Good 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...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

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 and cultured getaway. Take memorable photographs and be spoiled by the mouth watering French cuisine! Overnights are at exquisite castle and manor houses, each with its own charm and history. The riding tour leads you to and ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

A close encounter with the Mongolian horsemen and their exquisite horse culture! This horseback journey offers close encounters with Mongolian horsemen, nomadic people who have thus far been able to withstand modern pressures and lifestyles. There is no other nation in the world that depends on horses to such an extent. Mongolian horsemanship is famous and in many ways different than anywhere...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

This horseback journey across the Mongolian steppe lands is hosted by the Steppe Nomads themselves, the largest remaining pastoralist people on Earth. An experience not available anywhere else on Earth. Steppe habitats once made up 25 percent of the global land area. Today the Pampas, the Puszta, the Prairies and the Ukrainian steppes have largely been developed for agricultural output. Only the...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

On this horse riding tour, you can ride Mongolian horses and gallop through the Genghis Khan’s (Chinggis Khaan) homeland. Luxury camping in a Mongolian yurt (ger) makes it truly unique experience! Group size is half of that of our regular horse riding tour, giving you a  more personalized and intimate experience. We will start this horse ride by a short drive to the taiga life zone...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

Enjoy the best tequilas, listen to mariachi music and ride through sites of great historical value. During our equestrian program, participants will be immersed in one of the most representative Mexican traditions of all time. They will be able to discover Mexico's traditions and actively take part in them, allowing everyone to discover why these festivities have conquered peo...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Enjoy a unique horseback trip that takes you through the heart of Mexico’s colonial heritage, while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the central highlands. Our journey begins in Guanajuato, a city of history where the cry of rebellion against the Spanish was raised and the struggle for Mexico’s Independence began. Along with its picturesque setting and unusual beauty, Gua...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Be part in one of the most important equestrian pilgrimages in Mexico. This is a tradition that is over 500 years old and which gathers thousands of Mexican riders at the foot of the monument of Cristo Rey (Christ the King), on the Cubilete mountain, considered the Geographical center of Mexico.  This yearly event takes place every January, as a sign of faith and ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Would you like to do a quick stop at our Ranch and ride our beautiful horses in breathtaking landscapes? Choose the length of your stay and enjoy all the amenities and riding! The Ranch is only roughly 20 kilometers from Mexico City....
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

During this special program for 5 days and 4 nights you will get to experience Ajusco Natural Park surroundings on a horseback and stay in a real Mexican ranch.  We will climb up to 13,000 ft (4000 meters) to see one of the oldest inactive volcanoes of the zone, visit a hidden village, seek for a herd of wild horses and lots more! The almost 50-year-old ranch is all about authentic atmosphe...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This extended program includes six riding days, from half-day rides to full days in the saddle. We will take you to some of the most amazing volcanoes near Ajusco Natural Park and other long trails to small, unknown, towns and villages, where you can grab a cold beverage and interact with the locals. You will see breathtaking views from the highest points of Ajusco– all this riding a well-...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Welcome to the oldest, and one of the most scenic deserts on Earth, the Namib. With its iconic ochre dunes, huge plains and unique desert adaptations, this seemingly in-hospitable place leaves us enriched by its majesty. This riding safari starts from the formidable Skeleton Coast and makes its way into the remote western Damaraland before heading back onto the wild Atlantic Coast. This adv...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Come experience what Norway has to offer - breathtaking scenery, rustic lifestyle, friendly people, and great sense of adventure! The Norwegian landscape is quite varied, beautiful and dramatic! High mountains, deep valleys, idyllic villages, peaceful forests and the most amazing scenic coastline dotted with its thousands of islands, islets and narrow, jagged fjords. Going horseback over the...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

An extraordinary riding adventure exploring the Colca Valley and riding all the way one of the deepest canyons in the world! The scenery is spectacular and ever changing. Join us on this new Peruvian adventure with accommodations in 3 star hotels and one overnight in a local guesthouse. Ride the smooth gaited Peruvian Pasos and learn more about the history and culture while exploring the cou...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

For those of you looking for a more luxurious way to follow the Inca's trail, this is the trip for you! By day we ride through the majestic Cordillera Vilcabamba, a spectacular mountain range in the heartland of the Andes that cradles the legendary site of Machu Picchu. By night we stay very comfortably in beautiful boutique luxury lodges, each positioned a day’s ride apart. Rediscover ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Ride through remote villages and rugged mountains surrounding the Apurimac canyon. Your trip starts from the village of Zurite, south of the Sacred Valley. From there, you climb up to 4,100 m above sea level, through beautiful mountain tracks rarely explored by foreigners. During this ride, you will cross rural communities and, if you are lucky, get a glimpse of the beautiful condor, flying o...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

Ride to some of the most beautiful sites of the Sacred Valley on well-mannered Peruvian Paso horses. Start by a tour of the Salino complex of Maras, followed by a visit to the impressive site of Moray, before making your way to lesser known sites such as the Zurite Inca agricultural complex and an importatnt pre-Inca cemetery surrounded by mountains. Nature lovers will also be delighted to v...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

This 5-day riding holiday is a great option for people who wish to learn more about the Incas, while riding through beautiful landscapes. During this tour, you will visit the beautiful Salinas de Maras complex as well as the incredible site of Moray. Along the way, you will also learn more about local communities and visit a pre-Inca cemetery as well as a surprising rock forest. Finally, the...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

This short riding tour lets you explore beautiful villages and lesser known Inca sites around the Sacred Valley. You will also ride to the stunning Huaypo lagoon and the surprising church of Ttiobamba. During the ride, you will sleep in charming local communities, learning more about the local way of life. ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

Ride through the crops of the Pampa de Anta, surrounded by beautiful mountains and ancient Inca sites. Some of the highlights of this trip include a visit to the Yanahuara Inca cemetery, a tour of the Salinas de Maras and a stop at the archeological site of Moray. During this tour, you will also learn more about the people that inhabit the area and ride through splendid sacred moun...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

This tour features a great mix of must-see and hidden gem sites from around the Sacred Valley. On your first day, you will discover the pre-Inca cemetery of Yanahuarca, followed by the lovely town of Maras, on your way to a remote community. The second day starts with a beautiful ride to the site of Moray, followed by a ride into the wilderness up to the Huaypo lagoon. Finally, the riding adv...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

This 2-day riding tour is great for those who wish to discover the hidden gems of the Sacred Valley! You will start your riding adventure from the Pomatales Canyon and make your way to the beautiful waterfall of Perolniyoq. Along the way, you will ride through rural communities and learn more about the local way of life. You will also visit a small Inca complex and ride up to a beautiful pano...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

See all the main sites of the Sacred Valley while riding beautiful Peruvian Paso horses. This short getaway lets you explore the Salinas de Maras, as well as the town of Maras and the archeological complex of Moray....
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

Nature lovers who are short on time will appreciate this short riding vacation to the beautiful Huaypo laggon. On your way there, you will ride through splendid forests and on small mountain trails....
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and above
    

Stay in an upscale boutique hotel and mix dressage lessons with trail rides in the beautiful countryside. This package offers a great mix of dressage lessons and trail rides for various levels. Ride locally bred Lusitano horses across the rolling landscapes of Alentejo and improve your dressage skills with renowned instructors....
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

This package is ideal for those who wish to improve their dressage skills while staying in a comfortable accommodation surrounded by nature. You will stay in a tastefully decorated eco-resort with wonderful amenities, set in a relaxing environment. The resort is also home to a renowned stud farm, breeding beautiful Lusitano horses and training them for dressage competitions. Here, i...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

Come ride through the 250 hectares of land surrounding this beautiful stud farm, in the heart of Alentejo. You will ride on varied trails, across landscapes that have been classified as a National Ecological Reserve. Here, you can ride for several hours without crossing any paved roads. The region is dotted with lakes as well as cork trees and holm trees. You will also come across several cat...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

The Costa Azul or "the Blue Coast" encompasses the stunning southern stretch of Portugal's west coast. It is just as long and beautiful as the Algarve (Portugal's very popular south coast), but while the Algarve is overcrowded with tourists, one finds tranquil deserted beaches and pristine countryside all along the west, even during the peak summer months. The mouth of the resident river Rio Sad...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Close to the northern border between Portugal and Spain lies the Peneda-Geres National Park, a region of varied habitats which range from the high granite mountain landscapes to dense oak forests. Not only is this a beautiful, natural landscape but it is also the territory of a large predator, the magical Iberian Wolf, a species which your hosts have studied closely for several years. In your ex...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Enjoy Transylvania’s historical landscape of endless rolling hills adorned by wild flower meadows, forests and tiny villages, set against the backdrop of the Carpathian mountain range. This may well be Europe’s last riding heaven! Transylvania may be closely associated as the homeland of Count Dracula, but is also part of the dramatic history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and boast...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Transylvania is a land made for the adventurous horseback rider and there truly is no better way to explore the endless hills, meadows, and medieval villages it has to offer. The ride starts at the Southern edge of Transylvania and travels through the Southeastern corner of this mystical land. Journey 110 miles through the lush hills and medieval villages in a big arc back to Sinca Noua from whi...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

This program is framed by some of the best culinary experiences Transylvania has to offer, with a high emphasis on home-grown, organic food and drinks, refined to tasty highlights. Enjoy our experienced, forward going and keen horses and travel on horseback through the ancient meadows and forests, while taking in the authentic rural life that the locals still live here. You will also...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

The Carpathian Mountains represent the largest area of pristine nature in Central and Eastern Europe. More than one third of all wolves, bears, and lynx west of Russia roam this impressive mountain range. At the foot of the Carpathians is the village of Sinca Noua or “New Shinca”, a small and picturesque village of some 2,000 inhabitants. Time stands still here, the shepherds stil...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Explore the rugged, unspoiled natural beauty of the Wild Coast of South Africa. Miles and miles of empty beaches, remote rural villages, spectacular country side and fantastic riding! A malaria-free area, the Wild Coast offers unparalleled riding experiences over rocky headlands, through the rolling hills of the former homeland of the Transkei and along vast tracts of unoccupied golden beache...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Do you need to get away and feel the wind in your hair and hear the pounding of hooves as they canter down an empty beach? Then our 5 day Beach Trail Getaway is the perfect escape for you! The first afternoon you will do an introduction ride to make sure that your trail horse is a right match or you. Then you will go off on for 3 days of fabulous riding along the Wild Coast and a final r...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

With just enough adventure, this itinerary is ideal for riders who enjoy more time to discover the hotels and beaches of the Wild Coast. At the Great Kei River, a pontoon will transport you and your horse into rural Africa. As you ride through undulating hills, comfortable hotels are nestled in coves along the coast, providing perfect stop off points for horse and rider. Explore the rolling ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate to advanced
    

One of the oldest farmsteads in the Waterberg mountains of South Africa, Triple B Ranch was settled by the pioneering Baber family over 100 years ago! The horse and cattle ranch continues to operate as a working farm, a property filled with the local wildlife and essential oil, offering 20,000 acres of horseback riding country to guests from far and wide. We run a herd of over 80 free roa...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

This riding safari captures all the best elements of riding in South Africa. Spread over eight days, the safari not only covers a great deal of riding (over 150 km on horseback through truly spectacular landscapes, with regular sightings of a wide range of wildlife species) but also fun activities such as splashy canters, swimming with horses, mustering the horses at dawn, playing polo cros...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Serbia is still an undiscovered destination in the heart of Europe. Located in central Balkans it is the essence of mixture of cultures and influences that will always be viewed as the east to the west and as the west to the east. The interior of the country (Sumadija), literally Woodland is the destination of our new trip in Serbia. It is here that you will get a glimpse of an archaic worl...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Come ride around our beautiful farm in Glogovac, in the heart of Sumadija. On this stationary ride, you will have the opportunity to discover rural Serbia and learn more about the local history and culture of Sumadija....
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Explore one of Western Serbia's most beautiful natural park: Tara National Park. Embark on a weeklong horse riding holiday, riding through mountains, meadows and following the historic Drina River. During the week, you will learn more about local culture and you will get to know the local people of this region. Natural wonders, historic sites and warm hospitality awaits!...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The Benasque Valley is nestled in the middle of the highest peaks of the Pyrenees.  We will ride along bridle paths and tracks, marveling at the spectacular and very varied scenery. The tour takes place in the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, where the highest peak of the Pyrenees is found: the Aneto (3404m). During the week, we ride through different altitudinal floors, givin...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This riding holiday is designed for those who share our passion for horses, want to get to know this amazing part of Spain on horseback and are up for a real cross-country adventure as we ride from North to South, from the tranquil Sevillian countryside, to the spectacular Atlantic beaches, and crossing Europe’s largest wildlife preserve, the Doñana National Park. Andalusia is n...
Minimum riding level: from Intermediate to Advanced
    

  Without doubt, the Sierra Nevada-Tabernas Desert Route, with 6 days on horseback, is one of our most varied programs. It goes through two Nature Reserves of unique natural beauty which give the route its name: The Sierra Nevada, with its snowy peaks and mountainous landscape, and the Tabernas Desert, the most important desert-like zone in Europe. The route starts high up in the Sierra ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

  This short mountain trail ride program will allow you to discover the Alpujarras region. This area has a landscape of exceptional natural beauty. The varied topography provides the most surprising contrasts in scenery, from the snowy heights of the Sierra Nevada National Park, to the fertile valleys of olive and almond groves. On a clear day, one can even glimpse the Mediterranean Sea ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
    

On horseback in Catalonia along the "Wild Coast", you will find perfect sandy beaches, picturesque bays and intriguing mountains that will fulfill dreams of exploring the Spanish countryside as we bring friends together over fantastic local wines and delicious Catalan cuisine! When we are not cantering on stunning stretches of beach and climbing the mountainside for the best possible views, ride...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

The "Bandalero Trail" is a horse riding adventure based on the biography of the famous "Bandalero" Joan Sala Serrallonga, the Catalonian Robin Hood. In north-east Spain, the bandit Serrallonga wandered around the mountains of Guilleries and Garrotxa during the 17th century. The vast pathless area of woodland offered good hiding places to outlaws. Canyons, table mountains, and volcanoes rise in t...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

A Special trail from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean Sea with daily opportunities to swim in fresh water lakes, rivers and finally in the salt water sea. On one day we can even swim with our horses. We pass through deep stone oak and pine forests on secluded paths, where we find our first pool deep within the Mediterranean forest, where a waterfall splashes from high above. The atmosphere remi...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Join this diverse riding trail through the north-eastern part of Spain, crossing green hilly landscapes and mountains to the beaches of the Mediterranean (we ride between 4 and 7 hours per day, and on 2 days we ride along the beach). You will sleep in comfortable rustic stone houses and family-run farms and hotels. Highlights of the trip - Two beach days with speedy gallops - Spectacular ri...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

A riding holiday that was designed for those who share our passion for horses. The combination of "trail and training" is ideal for riders who believe that trail riding is one of the best ways to have fun, make new friends, relax from the stress of modern-day lifestyles and see Spain from another angle, while devoting some time to improving your horse riding skills so that your confidence in, an...
Minimum riding level: from Intermediate to Strong Intermediate
    

Dressage clinic week with Rafael Soto! Who in the dressage world has not heard of the Spanish Olympic Team Silver Medallist Rafael Soto? His charisma has earned him the respect and popularity of Dressage enthusiasts and fellow horseback riders alike, the world over. That final gesture and enthusiastic 'There you have it', followed by the flamboyant Spanish Walk performed by his equine partner...
Minimum riding level: from Novice to Strong Intermediate
    

This is a six night, six day holiday designed for riders with a good level of ability. It's for those who have a great passion for Dressage and are ready to work hard for a week to really get a "push on" with their riding. As well as this, it is aimed for people who are not only interested in the Classical Dressage ways of riding, but also in the procedures used for training these magnificent ho...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Strong Intermediate
    

This weeklong riding holiday has been designed for those who love trail riding and wish to get to know this amazing part of Spain. This programme is also ideal for those who feel like they are not yet riding fit enough to ride for the entire day. The program includes trail riding in the mornings and free afternoons to rest or enjoy the many sights this area has to offer. On some days, w...
Minimum riding level: from Intermediate to Strong Intermediate
    

This programme is designed for those who are passionate about horses and who wish to learn more about the Spanish horse, also known Andalusian or PRE, but equally want to learn and visit as much of Andalusia as possible during their stay. It is also designed for those who feel that they are not yet riding fit enough for more than one ride a day. This programme is also ideal if you have a none ri...
Minimum riding level: from Novice to Strong Intermediate
    

This riding center is located in the midst of the spectacular Chianti region with its breath-taking landscapes, forming the ideal backdrop for dressage and horse riding lessons for all levels and ages. This riding center has welcomed riders for over 30 years and it is one of the most renowned equestrian centres thanks to the high quality of teaching provided. The program focuses on class...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Join this beautiful riding holiday in Sri Lanka and discover what this island nation has to offer from beautiful beaches to luxuriant mountains. You start your tour on the West coast and make your way into the center of the country to the stunning Sigiriya Rock and the last capital of the ancient kings: Kandy. You will then head South to the fabulous Yala National Park, before ending your tou...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate and higher
    

From Lake Beysehir to the Mediterranean coast. Crossing the Taurus mountains from north to south, the trail starts in Anatolia with incredible canters along Lake Beysehir and ends on the Mediterranean side by crossing a river. This trail is notable because of the diverse landscapes and scenery: sandy beach and an umbrella pine forest; chestnut and arbutus trees and pomegranate orchards; rocky...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Turkey has always been a land of diverse cultures, a long and proud history and a crossroads where the East and West meet. The tour takes place on the slopes of the Taurus Mountains, near Tahtali Peak (2,365 meters elevation). We will be riding at elevations of up to 1,000 meters above sea level. Riding will be a combination of mountain treks and faster rides by the sea, through the hil...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Once a year the major horse riding centers in Cappadocia are combining forces to offer this exciting and challenging horse event! This unique itinerary combines a spectacular trail ride, an orienteering game, and an endurance race. It will take place annually at the best season of the year and will showcase the most beautiful landscapes of our region. Starting at the 'Bird Paradise' lake in the ...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

A safari in Tanzania is a must for those who love Africa and horses. Tanzania is one of Africa's main destinations for people passionate about the wild savannah. Arusha National Park, whose name derives from Warusha (the name of the local people of the region), offers a wide variety of flora and fauna in a pleasant setting.  Join our amazing 7-night or 3-night horse safari ...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Welcome to Uganda's latest adventure activity, the Nile Explore on horseback - the ONLY riding tour in Uganda. Together with our partners we offer fabulous riding along the source of the world's longest river, the White Nile. We are the first people to introduce horses to this area of East Africa and the response from the local populace has been tremendous. The horses are all beautiful Thoroughb...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Hidden in southern Uruguay surrounded by hills and amazing landscape, the Pueblo Éden Adventure offers an exciting combination of horses, fine wines and food, and adventure! Each day brings new and exciting experiences. You'll have the opportunity to glide along the countryside on beautifully bred purebred Arabian horses. They are raised and trained with care and special attention. Set...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The Alsace region has many well-maintained trails and tracks, allowing riders to discover it from the back of a horse. From the mountains of the Vosges to the plains of Alsace, this trip has you wandering from South to North, passing through the vineyards, quaint villages (Riquewihr, Ribeauville, Kayserberg...), forests and mountain passes. Your guide will tell you everything there i...
Minimum riding level: Advanced
    

Ireland's beautiful wilderness, mysteries and brilliant shades of green make this land stand alone among earth’s natural wonders as Ireland itself stands alone on the edge of the continent of Europe. Explore the highlands of Kerry with us, taking in the majestic MacGillycuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range. This ride covers a variety of terrain - country lanes, forests, mountain t...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This ride takes you from the Tagus valley to the Atlantic Ocean, where you will enjoy magnificent canters on the beach. Discover some of the wildest Portuguese landscapes, learn about the local culture and enjoy the warm welcome of the Portuguese people. You will ride excellently trained Lusitano horses through nature and enjoy travel off-the beaten paths. You ca...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Come to Portugal and enjoy the best unspoiled locations, riding noble and loyal Lusitano horses!     This ride is completely dedicated to the Lusitano horses and includes a visit and stay at the famous Veiga stud farm. Another highlight of this trip is, without doubt, the visit of the city of Golegã, also known as the "capital of horses". Ride on excellently trained Lus...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Discover a lush and mountainous Morocco on this exciting 10 day tour. Beginning in Fez, a city still reminiscent of the Middle Ages, you explore French villages, Moroccan lakes, stark mountain ranges, rocky plains, fresh water springs and waterfalls, and volcanic stone that sprouts grass. Along the way you encounter animals such as sheep, goats, camels, monkeys, and a multitude of birds. Explore...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Morocco covers 2,900 km of little explored and underappreciated Atlantic coastline. From Agadir we ride across the fertile plain of the Souss with many beautiful sandy roads allowing many gallops from one Berber village to the next. Houses are made from red clay and the walls are mostly hidden by cactus bushes, but behind every cactus a pair of curious eyes watch us wherever we go. We descend in...
Minimum riding level: Stong Intermediate
    

Experience the spectacular sand dunes of Morrocco and majestic red-gold desert landscapes in the most natural and traditional way - on horseback and astride a camel! This adventure combines the experience of the passionate horse culture here with the local camels use with a mix of nomadic camping and charming Moroccan inn and hotels with local character. This tour begins in Ouarzazate fr...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

A unique horse riding experience that leads you through a rich and beautiful country to the historic heart of Morocco, a heart that is still very much alive and beating. You will see the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Meknes, the town of the great king Moulay Ismail and Fez, the Islamic centre of culture, handicrafts and religion. This experience also highlights the fertile and green Morocco, a Mo...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Let your horse guide you through desert sands, endless plains, immense oases of palm trees, salty rivers and mountain chains in orange, red, and brown. Stop to enjoy the scene of the red sand of the Sahara meeting black mountain passes. This ride explores a remote area still unused to tourism and we will see many local people in typical settings. The Tata Akka Expedition departs from Agadir a...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Across the sand dunes of Erfoud to the Oasis of Tafilalelt: a riding adventure in mysterious Morocco! Ride across sand dune over 150 meters high on this exciting expedition into the remote regions of southern Morocco. Enjoy endless gallops over the Moroccan sands, ride under desert palm trees, through oases and lonely valleys of dry river beds. This is a dream come true for those who long fo...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
    

Damaraland is a very spectacular part of the country, almost inaccessible, with amazing colours and vast open spaces that will blow your mind, ancient craters and remnants from prehistoric times, not to mention the forbidding Skeleton Coast. This is the quintessential ride for those who can identify with escaping day-to-day city life and becoming one with a horse in the wilderness. The ride begi...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+
    

Central Namibia offers spectacular and fascinating contrasts; from Khomas Highland mountains and escarpment to the Kuiseb Canyon; the Tinkas, Tumas and Welwitschia plains, Moon Valley, the seasonal Swakop River and the coastal dunes of the Atlantic Ocean. Crossing the oldest desert in the world on horseback is an experience of a lifetime! Arguably one of the most scenic deserts on the planet, th...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+
    

The Costa Azul or "the Blue Coast" is the southern stretch of Portugal’s western coastline, and is as long and beautiful as the popular Algarve. However, on the breath-taking Costa Azul there is one of the rarer deserted beaches, a place where you do not have to worry about mobs of tourists and their hustle and bustle. Ride across old paths through the virgin landscape of southwest Por...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Lazy rivers and babbling creeks meander through the rolling hills and pastures of Portugal's largest breeding area of fighting bulls, providing enough fresh water to make this central region the greenest of Portugal. This is classic horse country with soft trails through a scenic, lush countryside. You will overnight in beautifully renovated private estates, once the homesteads of European noble...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Our ride starts at 1150m high and makes its way through the amazing landscapes of the Pyrenees mountains, crossing the most impressive peaks (up to 2300m).   Cattle meadows, high mountain forests and the traditional mountain villages await. During our ride, we cross great ranges, going on their peaks so we can enjoy the Pyrenean scenery: deep valleys, high mountain lakes, waterf...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

From the highland of the Pyrenees to the wild beaches of Costa Brava. We start our trail at Girona Pyrenees, where we enjoy the beautiful mountain landscapes and then enter into the leafy forests of Garrotxa. Our ride then continues through the Empordà, formerly known as the ground of wine and olive grove. Finally, we arrive to the beach where we can admire the beauty of the ...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
    

Snow-capped peaks, glistening glaciers and sweeping vistas are the allure of Banff National Park. Step out into the Canadian wilderness and enter the home of some of North America's wildest creatures: grizzly bears, black bears, caribou, elk and wolves.  Conquer on horseback the rugged  back-country trails during the day and return to a rustic, yet cozy, mountain lodge each evening...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

Rugged mountain scenery and an abundance of wildlife. That’s what you’ll find on the 3-day Sundance Explorer ride. And when the sun sets, you’ll be relaxing in pure backcountry comfort. Cowboy style. This adventure takes you along the glacier-fed waters of the Bow River, one of the best spots in Banff to spot elk, deer or even moose roaming along the shores. Follow the hi...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

A shorter 7-day wilderness getaway into the breathtaking mountain wilderness of the Kananaskis range - in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It will typically cover 100-120 km of both foothill and mountain topography in Kananaskis Country. This is a  rugged, minimum impact wilderness adventure, in small groups where everyone can get personal attention and develop their abilit...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate to Advanced
    

Fall scenery in the Rockies. Many people around the Rockies will tell you that their favourite time of year is when the aspen trees turn golden yellow and the mountains get their first dusting of snow. We call it Indian Summer: when warm and clear days with blue skies generate crisp, vibrant colours. The air smells fresh, the play of light and shadow is dramatic and foreshadows the change of ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

Explore the beautiful mountains of Alberta and British Columbia! The "Great Divide Ride” is designed for keen riders who want to experience the incredible wilderness of both Alberta and BC. You will have the ability to ride in the midst of the Rockies, in the gorgeous Kananaskis Country of Alberta and then explore Nipika Mountain Resort in BC. Over the duration of the trek, you will l...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

During this special tour we will ride through some of the best country Southern Alberta has to offer.  We will spend 3 days in the Rocky Mountains showing you some of the best riding trails in this area. The mountains are typically still snow capped at that time of the year, but Spring has arrived in the lower elevations with the bright green aspen trees coming into leaf. Then we change sce...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+
    

The Kananaskis Continental Divide Ride is designed for keen riders who are up to the challenge of covering between 170 and 200 km of rugged mountain trails in Kananaskis Country. Over the duration of the trek you will learn the basics of horse packing, wilderness horsemanship, low impact horse camping and a myriad of other skills to fully enjoy horse trekking. Starting from the foothills, we ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

Explore some of the most remote parts of the Kananaskis mountain range. Over 5 days we’ll move with packhorses and occupy 3 camps in 3 different mountain valleys, separated by Tombstone Pass. Because we’re traveling with packhorses and very little of the trail is suitable for speed, most of this trip is done at a walk with the occasional trot. We’ll cover roughly 100 kms...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate +
    

The hills north of Boundary Peak look far too barren to support any animals larger than a chipmunk. Yet, ride deep into this high desert along the Nevada/California border, and you'll find cool springs, a few emerald meadows--and the wildest mustang herd in North America Track wild horses and relive the old west in the seldom visited Pizona area of the lnyo National Forest. From a central mea...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

You are invited to experience the natural beauty that John Muir fought to save and spend a precious few days in a special kind of paradise! Get away from the city life for a few days and take your family, sweetheart or best bud to enjoy a short, but most memorable wilderness pack trip into the High Sierras of magnificent California. Explore the vast areas of the John Muir Wilderness Park thro...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

Explore over 100 miles of the John Muir-Pacific Crest Trail through wildflower-blanketed valleys, alpine lakes and forested campsites. Opportunity for Golden, Rainbow and Brook trout fishing. The wildlife, glaciers and majestic peaks over 13,000 feet made this John Muir’s favorite backcountry – his “range of light”. We will ride over Mono Pass and join the John Muir Trail...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Take a week, pack up, and really get away from it all. Join us on a week-long pack trip into the Eastern High Sierras of California. On horseback we will explore regions of the Sierras like the John Muir Wilderness, the Ansel Adams Wilderness or Mount Whitney. Explore, relax, fish a bit, talk about nothing or everything around the campfire - just be you for a while. Our riding excursions wil...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

We cross 12,000 ft high passes, riding up to six or seven hours almost every day. Some traveling is along rough, unmaintained trails that may require moving rock slides or chopping a fallen trees blocking passage. We sometimes cross valleys over old herder’s tracks above timberline where it is necessary to dismount and lead our horses over rugged terrain. We work together to make it the mo...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice+
    

A Fantastic Combo: Three days riding high country trails, followed by two days rafting the wild Arkansas River! Groups meet in Colorado Springs each Sunday for an overnight at a hotel. Leaving the flatlands behind on Monday, we drive high into the heart of the Rockies. The sawtooth back bone of the massive Sangre de Cristo Range dominates the western horizon as we reach our trail head. Learning ...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

Crossing the backbone of the continent on seldom traveled trails through the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, we descend into the broad San Luis Valley to camp two relaxing nights at the historic Valley View Hot Springs. The trails are steep and challenging; the camps are remote and scenic. We may see any variety of wildlife, including hawks, eagles, elk, deer, and bear. Participants must have ...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

Travel into one of the most spectacular areas of the Western United States, deep in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains. This area was heavily glaciated and the valleys are textbook geologic featuring meandering streams through enormous valleys with hanging waterfalls on the valley walls, great expanses of exposed granite and huge moraines. You camp in a beautiful meadow on the gl...
Minimum riding level: Novice
    

The Great Sand Dunes National Park is the United States newest National Park, which officially came to be in September 2004. They are North America’s highest and tallest dunes, with the tallest one, Star Dune, reaching 750 feet above the valley floor. This wilderness journey is for both experienced and beginning riders. The horses are sure-footed, no nonsense and willing. Mountain ridi...
Minimum riding level: Novice+
    

"This National Forest is America's undiscovered treasure, offering endless trail riding in some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere." You will explore its breathtaking canyons, creeks and meadows as you navigate the 'Blue Range' or the 'Middle Fork' of the Gila wilderness! The Gila and the Blue are places of spectacular beauty tucked away in the Southwest corner of New Mexico and into Ar...
Minimum riding level: Novice +
    

The Gila Wilderness is one of the few places left in the United States where one can still serve witness to untouched nature… On a typical day in the Gila Wilderness, you might very well find a herd of pronghorn grazing on the rich grassland… observe a desert tortoise going about his business the way he has for millions of years… Freezing in your tracks while javelina scurry...
Minimum riding level: All Levels
    

Located in the eastern region of Fish Lake National Forest, Thousand Lake Mountain overlooks the northern part of Capitol Reef National Park.   Camp near mountain meadows and streams with views over Boulder Mountain to the south. Daily rides will take you through conifers, aspen trees, and pinion and juniper trees at lower elevations. On this tour, the scenery is characterized by&nbs...
Minimum riding level: From Novice
    

Known for its rich history of Native Americans and early settlers, Capitol Reef National Park is a geological and historical wonderland. Early settlers described, Capitol Reef National Park, as the Land of the Sleeping Rainbows, for its magnificent sandstone colors, streams and desert plant life and beautiful blue sky. Riders will enjoy riding along streams shadowed by majestic canyon walls,...
Minimum riding level: From Novice
    

Located at the heart of the Dixie National Forest, Boulder Mountain consists of alpine meadows and forest that overlook the picturesque red rock and rugged canyons of Capitol Reef National Park and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.  Enjoy riding through Aspen and Conifer trees and mountain meadows. Every day, we stop for a picnic break at beautiful high elevation fis...
Minimum riding level: From Novice
    

Join our pack trips across northern Wyoming, riding across rolling meadows and streams carving through high alpine valleys. The landscape is characterized by the Paintrock Canyon, opening into the Paintrock basin at foot of Cloud Peak, the highest peak in the Bighorn range. The Canyon itself is shaped by steep limestone slopes that climb thousands of feet high above the trail. Red sandstone cl...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

This is a raw wilderness adventure, back in time… a trip you will never forget, and will live in your memory forever. Experience the last Frontier, land unspoiled, untouched, with fresh running streams and rivers, mountains of every shape and character, and wildlife including sheep, caribou, moose, grizzly bears, wolverine, wolf and fox. This trip, however, is not for everyone. ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

Just a short drive north of Whitehorse, explore the Grizzly Valley. As you ride up from the valley, you will get a beautiful view over Lake Laberge, and if you are lucky you will be able to spot some local wildlife (moose, mountain sheep, bear...). This short pack trip is the perfect escape from everyday life for those who wish to get a taste of the Yukon wilderness....
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 through. The Oregon Trail straddles a portion of the range, where the ruts are still visible today. The ranch has two summer ra...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
    

Set in the heart of the Tonto National Forest along the Mogollon Rim, this lodge is part of a working 55,000 acre cattle ranch that offers something for every visitor and level of rider. It is also rich in old west history and culture – located near the site of one of the gunfights of the infamous Pleasant Valley War. The war is one the most famous of the range feuds in the American West, ...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Come and visit with a real Montana guest ranch family. This is an authentic fifth generation working cattle ranch resting in the Clarks Fork Valley, between the Pryor Mountains and the Beartooth Mountains. From the rustic lodge you can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets, watch white tail and mule deer, an occasional elk, mountain sheep or moose, the howl of the coyotes and the fleeting sight o...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels
    

Riding and roping, cowboy cookouts on the range, toasty bonfires under the stars, magnificent scenery, and down-home hospitality will leave you with unique and treasured memories for a lifetime. Within the trademark rolling prairie landscape and tucked away in the beautiful Saskatchewan River valley, this working ranch lies along the picturesque shores of Lake Diefenbaker. The ranch and scen...
Minimum riding level: Novice to Intermediate
    

This ranch in the Pryor Mountains is an authentic working cattle and horse ranch South of Billings, Montana. It is not a dude ranch! Hard working cowboys have taken care of this ranch since 1889 and they will ride with you on 40,000 acres of their open grassland country while taking care of 800 cows calf pairs. Montana's "Big Sky Country" takes you away from swimming pools and golf courses to a ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
    

The Ranch is located in the North-East region of Wyoming in the famous Black Hills, not far from Montana and South Dakota borders. Nothing can describe the beauty of these places. During your stay here, you will not be considered a tourist but one of us and you will live a real ranch life experience....
Minimum riding level: All riding levels