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horse riding holidays and courses
 Bison Quest on Wild Echo Bison Reserve
based: Montana, USA
website: www.bisonquest.com
Experience a very private vacation in a log cabin and Sioux tipis surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. Ride horses, learn Native American history, use a sweatlodge, join eco projects and participate in bison and wildlife studies as the only guests of internationally known biologists.
| ethical/ecotourism | bird watching | family/child friendly | working/volunteer holidays | ecological tours | native peoples | groups | tailor made | women only | animals/safari | riding | USA |
Bitterroot Ranch
based: Wyoming, USA
website: www.bitterrootranch.com
Working ranch in a remote valley bordering the Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming; offering an outstanding, BHS approved, riding program. Offers trail riding, cattle work, private trout stream, comfortable individual log cabins, excellent cuisine and wine in a spectacular, remote location with wide choice of trails in extremely varied terrain.
| horse trail riding | ranching | riding | western riding | freshwater fishing/angling | USA |
 Camino Holidays
based: Oxfordshire, UK
website: caminoholidays.co.uk
Bespoke holidays in South West Andalucia (Costa de la Luz), Spain, with a wide range of activities. For groups from one person to twenty (and everything between) they create holidays tailored to the budget and dates you want. Their local representatives and tutors are highly experienced and well qualified.
| tailor made | flamenco | wine tours | gardens tours | weekend spa breaks | yoga | photographic | metal crafts | Spanish language | riding | surfing | Spain |
Club
Med
website:
ClubMed
Enjoy luxury holidays in beautiful locations,
with exceptional resorts, a tremendous range of activities, fabulous
cuisine and 6 holiday styles. A range
of horse riding and equestrian sports are available at Club Med
Villages around the world and include rides and riding lessons for
all levels and most age groups.
| multi-activity
| riding | horse/pony trekking | show jumping | diving/snorkelling
| sailing (small boat/yacht) | golf
breaks | tennis | walking/trekking/hiking | wake-boarding | waterskiing | Worldwide |
Equestrian Escapes  Featured
Site
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.equestrian-escapes.com
 A carefully chosen selection of horse riding holidays in the UK and Europe; including riding holidays with instruction, beach riding, dressage breaks, trail riding and tailor-made packages for all ages and standards. Equestrian Escapes offer horse riding weekends, family riding holidays and longer holidays in Spain, Portugal, Italy and UK.
| horse trail riding | riding | show jumping | horse/pony trekking | dressage | children's courses/holidays | weekends/short breaks | Spain | England | Ireland | Portugal |
Equitours
based: Wyoming, USA
website: www.ridingtours.com
Equitours, USA is America's oldest and largest riding tour company with equestrian adventures tested and proven over many years in 30 countries and many states. Expert ride consultants are thoroughly familiar with the rides they handle and can give you detailed advice in choosing the most suitable trip.
| horse trail riding | ranching | riding | Worldwide | India | Kenya | Peru | Argentina | USA | Mongolia | Mexico | Spain | Canada |
Fantasia
Adventure Holidays, S.L.
based: Cadiz, Spain
website: www.fantasiaadventureholidays.com
Horse riding holidays for experienced riders
on the unspoilt Spanish Costa de la Luz. Full board accommodation
in a small coastal town at the centre of a natural park. Beach gallops,
forest canters, plus an unforgettable experience. Also birding
and photographic holidays in the same area.
| horse
trail riding | horse/pony trekking | riding | photographic | bird
watching | singles holidays | Spain | Western Europe |
Far
and Ride
based: Bedfordshire, UK
website: www.farandride.com
Horse riding holidays around the world, including France, Italy,
Spain, Sardinia, Cyprus, South Africa, Argentina and more. With
rides to suit every ability, including day trekking, trail rides,
riding instruction, ranching, and horseback safaris; other activities
also included. Details and photos are on their on their website.
| horse trail riding |
horse back safaris | horse/pony trekking | riding | ranching |
Western Europe | Eastern Europe | South Africa | South America |
USA | UK |
Foymount Farm
based: Ontario, Canada
website: www.foymountfarm.com
In spring and fall explore Canada on horseback; horse riding holidays in the Ottawa Valley. Guided rides for riders with experience of riding outside of an enclosure. Cottage accommodation and horses are provided on the farm.
| horse/pony trekking | riding | family/child friendly | Canada |
FreeRein Riding Holidays
based: Radnorshire, Wales, UK
website: www.free-rein.co.uk
FreeRein Riding Holidays, for all real trail rides of 2-7 days in Wales. Stay at farms and country inns. Enjoy unguided riding holidays for independent riders, fully guided and instructed holidays and courses for beginner, novice and rusty riders and pack pony riding holidays.
| horse trail riding | horse/pony trekking | riding | trekking with animals | family/child friendly | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | Wales |
Great Excursions Co.
based: Saskatchewan, Canada
website: www.greatexcursions.travel
Great Excursions stages learning and enrichment travel experiences across the
North American Plains. They tap into the authentic character of destinations to
create memorable vacations for individuals and small groups of guests with a
hunger for adventure and discovery. Their emphasis is on sustainable economic
diversification and responsible tourism practices.
| horse trail riding
| horse/pony trekking | riding | ranching | horse back safaris | whale/dolphin watching | bear watching | native peoples |
canoeing/kayaking | white water rafting | team building/management courses | women only | North America |
Have Horse Will Travel
based: Kent, UK
website: www.hhwtravel.co.uk
Specialising in holidays for all equestrian interests. Incredible riding holidays including; disabled riding in Arizona, a visit to the Royal Stables in Amman, riding in Ecuador, polo in Argentina, trail rides in Spain and long weekends along the North Downs in Kent.
| riding | horse trail riding | horse/pony trekking | polo | ranching | horse back safaris | for people with a disability | Jordan | Argentina | Spain | UK | USA | Iceland |
Panorama-Trails
based: Catalonia/Barcelona, Spain
website: Panorama-Trails
Horse riding holidays for experienced riders on the Costa Brava and through the wild beauty of the Pyrenees. Panorama-Trails well schooled Andalusian horses are in good condition and are a pleasure to ride. Ride beaches or mountains – it's the contrast which makes Catalonia so attractive for your riding holiday!
| horse trail riding | horse/pony trekking | riding | Spain |
Rancho Las Cascadas Featured
Site
based: Soyanilquilpan de Juarez, Mexico
website: www.ranchomex.com
 Offering the perfect cocktail of adventure and luxury – riding in open, amazingly varied countryside at a pace that fulfills your dreams, relaxing in the sunshine with a cocktail, pampering yourself with a massage, as well as having the comfort and luxury of your own hotel room to return to.
| ranching | riding | western riding | weddings/honeymoons | singles holidays | Mexico |
Responsibletravel.com Featured Site
based: East Sussex, UK
website: Responsibletravel
 Horse riding holidays from specialist responsible operators in Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Worldwide; small groups or tailor made. From horse riding tours in Mongolia, to ranching in Canada; from novice and intermediate riding in Ireland, to a spectacular 10 day horseback trek across the Andes, horseback safaris in African game reserves or a volunteer holiday at a Polo school in Argentina.
| horse trail riding | horse/pony trekking | ranching | horse back safaris | riding | polo| tailor made | Worldwide |
Singles in Crete
based: Crete, Greece
website: www.singlesincrete.com
Sociable holidays to Crete for the independent single traveller.
Discover the real Crete tourists never see. Small, family owned
Mistral hotel exclusively for singles. Exclusive personal tours,
wine tasting, Cretan cookery courses, walking holidays, Easter breaks.
Good food nice company and excellent atmosphere. No single supplement.
| singles holidays | wine
appreciation/tasting | cookery | folk/regional dance | riding
| walking/trekking/hiking | aromatherapy | massage | beauty
therapies | Greece | Czech
Republic |
Spanish Language Tours
based: Almería, Spain
website: www.spanishlanguagetours.com
Immersion Spanish courses combined with an activity holiday – Spanish language courses and activity holidays for groups in Andalucia, southern Spain, offering tours for private groups, schools, clubs and companies.
| Spanish language | riding | diving/snorkelling | flamenco | historical tours | architectural | Spain |
Swinton
Park
based: North Yorkshire, UK
website: www.swintonpark.com
A luxury castle hotel in North Yorkshire set in 200 acres of parkland with a
wide range of country pursuits including golf, fishing, walking and riding.
Join Rosemary Shrager, the celebrity chef, at her highly acclaimed cookery school.
Residential and day courses, also available for private parties and team building
and ideal for up-market stag or hen weekends.
| cookery | gastronomic | stag/hen
| team building/management courses | garden tours | golf | riding | freshwater
fishing/angling | horse racing | falconry | UK | England |
Totally Sorted Sports
based: Granada, Spain
website: www.totallysortedsports.co.uk
Unique tailor made sports activity holidays in Andalucia, in southern Spain. From horse riding to health spas, skiing to diving, biking to hiking Totally Sorted Sports have got them all and more. Their flexible booking system allows everyone freedom of choice; visit their website now for the bigger picture.
| multi-activity | riding | mountain biking | walking/trekking/hiking | canyoning/gorge walking | windsurfing | karting/quad biking | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | diving/snorkelling | sailing (small boat/yacht) | tailor made | Spain |
Adventures in Good Company
based: Maryland, USA
website: www.adventuresingoodcompany.com
Adventure travel and active trips for women of all ages.
| women only | walking/trekking/hiking
| sea canoeing/sea kayaking | riding | dog sledding | Worldwide
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Bella Puszta Lovasudvar Siófok
based: Siófok Hungary
website: www.bellapuszta.hu
Horseback riding in Siofok, the best holiday resort at lake Balaton in Hungary. Unforgettable experiences for riders.
| horse trail riding | riding | carriage driving | Hungary |
Brookfield
Wales
based: Powys, Wales, UK
website: www.brookfieldwales.com
Unique opportunity to combine a language holiday with horse riding
lessons and treks.
| Italian language | English language | French
language | German language | riding| Wales |
Collacott Farm
based: Devon, UK
website: www.collacott.co.uk
Horse riding weekends and mid-week breaks in Devon, with BHS qualified instruction.
| riding | England |
Clonshire Equestrian Centre
based: County Limerick, Ireland
website: www.clonshire.com
Training in Ireland for riding, polo, show jumping, cross-country
jumping and dressage.
| polo | riding | show jumping | dressage | Ireland |
Ditchling Common Stud
based: West Sussex, UK
website: www.ditchlingcommonstud.co.uk
BHS courses and residential holidays, plus mounted Skill at Arms courses, B&B accommodation.
| riding | historical recreations | England |
Evazio
based: Gironde, France
website: www.evazio.com
Horse riding tours in France, including visits, wine tastings and
charming accommodation.
| horse riding | France |
Exmoor
Falconry and Animal Farm
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk
Bed and breakfast, falconry, riding and outdoor aActivity holidays
on Exmoor.
| falconry | riding | shooting | UK |
Fairboroughs
Riding Holidays
based: Staffordshire, UK
website: www.horseandholiday.co.uk
Horse riding holidays offering accommodation for you and your horse
as you explore the Peak District.
| riding | England |
Finca el Moro
based: Huelva, Spain
website: www.fincaelmoro.com
Walking and riding holidays in the heart of the beautiful Sierra
de Aracena National Park, Andalucia.
| walk/trek/hike | riding | horse trail
riding | Spain |
Fleetwater
Holidays
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.fleetwaterholidays.co.uk
Holiday with your horse, come and enjoy riding in the beautiful
Hampshire New Forest.
| riding | England |
Haiwei
Trails
based: London, UK
website: www.haiweitrails.com
A UK company operating out of Lijiang in Yunnan Province. Specialises
in SW China and Tibet.
| walk/trek/hike | climbing/scrambling
| mountaineering | botanical tours | ballooning | riding | native
peoples | China |
Horseback Adventure Mongolia
based: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
website: www.horseback-mongolia.com
Horse riding trip specialist in Mongolia, the land of horses.
| riding | Mongolia |
Horse Holiday Farm
based: County Sligo, Ireland
website: www.horse-riding-holidays.eu
Trail and horse riding holidays and vacations in Ireland; ride by the sea on the Atlantic Coast
| riding | horse trail riding | Ireland |
Knowle Riding Centre
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.knowleridingcentre.com
Riding centre and country house accommodation in Somerset.
| riding | England |
Limes Farm Equestrian Centre
based: Kent, UK
website: www.limesfarmequestriancentreltd.co.uk
Tailor-made holidays with 4 hours of riding (hacking or riding lessons) per day.
| riding | England |
PineLodge Riding Holidays
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.pinelodge.countryside-inter.net
Ride on Exmoor, horseriding breaks based at Higher Chilcott Farm in the heart of Exmoor.
| riding | England |
Red Willow Ranch
based: British Columbia, Canada
website: www.redwillowranch.com
Riding for everybody in British Columbia... great trails... small
groups, with a wrangler or on your own.
| ranching | riding | horse trail riding |
Canada |
Ricochet
Ridge Ranch
based: California, USA
website: www.horse-vacation.com
Horseback riding adventure vacations on deserted California beaches
and in magnificent redwood forests. Exceptional horses.
| horse trail riding | riding | North America
| India | New Zealand | Australia |
Rural Rides
based: West Sussex, UK
website: www.ruralridesuk.co.uk
Offering a variety of short break riding holidays, from 2 to 3 days.
| riding | England |
Soldier Meadows Guest
Ranch
based: Nevada, USA
website: www.soldiermeadows.com
A family owned, working cattle ranch with over 500,000 acres of
public and private land to enjoy.
| ranching | riding | USA |
The Rockin'R
based: Michigan, USA
website: www.therockinr.com
The Rockin'R Stable, a touch of the old west.
| ranching | riding | horse trail riding |
horse drawn | USA |
Writing Horse (The)
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.writing-andalucia.com
The Writing Horse provides creative writing courses for horse lovers in Andalucia.
| writing | riding | Spain |
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