Horse Riding holidays in beautiful places. Recommended by riders.

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1 Horse Riding holidays in beautiful places. Recommended by riders.

2 Adventure and Safaris The Riding Company offers spectacular rides in some of the world s most beautiful, dramatic and exciting places. Ride across the Alps following an ancient gold pack route, staying in rustic mountain huts along the way, ride right over the Andes to Machu Picchu in the footsteps of the Incas, staying in luxury lodges and experiencing a change of scenery from Glacial peaks to tropical rain forest. Or how about strolling through the Savannah spotting African wildlife from the back of a horse, breaking into an exhilarating gallop to run with herds of Zebras or Giraffes. These rides are for experienced riders only; this is why you learnt to ride. South Africa: Wait A Little: Outstanding game viewing. Fast-paced exhilarating riding for fit, good riders only. South African private reserve near Kruger national park. 6, 8 or 10 day semi-mobile safari. Surf and Turf: South Africa. Safari with a difference: Enjoy 4 days along the stunning unspoilt Wild Coast of South Africa followed by 4 days exhilarating game viewing on horseback deep in the Waterberg mountains. Also Big Five short breaks (4 nights) available. Dinaka Horizons Surf & Turf: 4 days beach riding along the Transgei the Wild Coast then transfer to the Dinaka reserve for 4 days of Big Game safari. Spa and Pilates. Also, Big 5, cattle mustering, swimming with your horse, polocross and xc course. Whale trail: South Africa: Mobile Coastal ride to see Southern Right whales from June to December each year and mobile rides through the Unesco flower kingdom year-round for all ages and abilities. Accommodation in stylish and authentic 'homesteads' and retreats. Intermediate to advanced riders. 04

3 Limpopo Valley Safaris: Botswana. Ride in the vast Mashatu Game Reserves. Static camp and lodge-to-lodge rides. Also, a Big 5 2-country combo : ride at the Waterberg Mountains in South Africa then transfer to Botswana for another 4 days of big game viewing. Botswana Macatoo deluxe Camp in the vast Okavanga Delta which attracts 400 animal species. Pool, kayaks, fishing, 4x4 game viewing. Non riders welcome. Tanzania: Serengeti Safari. Big 5 on horseback, 5 day ride for experienced riders. Extremely Luxurious lodges. Cookery courses. Mozambique: custom-made horse safaris and day rides along the Vilanculos coast and on Benguerra Island in Mozambique. Spectacular beach rides. Luxury living. India: Rajasthan Holiday on Horseback on Marwari horses in heritage accommodation. Colourful cultural adventure with culture. Ecuador: Choose between Colonial Haceindas ride, the Cotopaxi Adventure or Volcanoes and Vistas. Combine with Galapagos and Quito tours. Argentina: La Rosita: Experience the life of the cattle-herding Gauchos and stay on a working ranch, sampling authentic Criollo food, playing casual 'countryside polo' at this remote Estancia where you can do it all - mobile rides 'Estancia to Estancia, polo, fish, bird watching. Also tango classes and river trips. Combine with Iguazu Waterfalls. Alpine Crossing - Austria Join our unique 'Glacier Ride' and ride over the Alps with a professional mountain guide, reaching a 3000m peak and staying in rustic mountain huts along the way. Stunning Austrian national park. Intermediate to advanced riders of all ages. Machu Picchu - Peru Spectacular 7 day ride on superb horses to this ancient Inca capital in the heart of the Andean mountains. Do it in style and in comfort - you ride from lodge to lodge. Private guide of Machu Picchu. Confident and experienced riders only. Serengeti Safari - Tanzania 5 day mobile game viewing from horseback in the most luxurious lodges you will find in Africa! Spa and pool. Tuscany - Italy 6 or 7 day trails, to explore deep into rural Tuscany enjoying good food and wine along the way in small groups for intermediate to advanced riders. Desert Bedouin Ride - Egypt See the Pyramids of Giza on horseback, then head off on a desert adventure across the Sahara, sleeping in colourful Bedouin tents along the way. Annual Ride & Raise trip for Brooke Horse Charity. 05

4 Beginners welcome. Winter sun. Andalucian Hills: short and week-long mobile and centre-based rides for intermediate riders + on Andalucian horses. Photography course rides. Gallops for Gourmets cookery with riding course. Polo Academy, Sotogrande: 3 and 5 day intensive polo courses in this glamourous coastal playground. Junior Polo courses also available. Portugal: Quinta da Fe:High-level dressage in rural setting on Lusitano stallions. Novices and learn to ride welcome. Pool and on site masseur. New Forest Lodge: carriage driving, riding and cookery courses. Mix and match! National Park setting close to the beach. Small rural farm. Short breaks. Aguentinho do Campo: Superb country trails for carriage driving and riding with Lusitano stallions. Dressage courses for all levels. Pool and Jacuzzi spa. Menorca: Explore this magical peaceful Ballearic island on horseback. Binigaus Vell is a 4* rural hotel offering short breaks and weekly programmes. Los Tigres: residential creative writing workshops combined with horse riding in Southern Spain. Gredos Mountains: Mobile rides: Castles, Ride to Salamanca and centre based rides. Experience local traditions and country cuisine in unspoilt rural area with local host. Slovenia: Pristava Chalets: 4* Rustic chalets in mountain national park. Hacks on lipizzaners for experienced riders. Fishing, canyoning and rafting Pule Estate: 4* quiet, stylish converted farm estate offering rides out on lipizzaners and driving. Spain: Andalucian Coast: Fantastically-located beach hotel. Half-day rides and lessons on Andalucian horses, near Tarifa. Ride & kite/wind surf. AFRICAN CONTINENT South Africa: Wait A Little: Outstanding game viewing. Fastpaced exhilarating riding for fit, good riders only. Private reserve near Kruger national park. 6, 8 or 10 day semi-mobile safari. Dinaka Horizons Surf & Turf: 4 days beach riding along the Transgei Wild Coast then transfer to the reserve for 4 days Big Five safari. Spa and Pilates. Also, cattle mustering, swimming with your horse, polocross and xc course. Ant s Nest: private game reserve in the magnificent, malaria-free Waterberg region. A unique safari experience geared for families with young riders. Give your kids a life-changing experience. 22

5 Horse Riding holidays recommended by riders. Learn to drive a carriage at a castle on the banks of the River Danube, to play polo from the experts in an authentic Argentine Estancia, visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna or take a few dressage lessons on a beautiful Lipizzaner stallion. Learn the art of horse-whispering or acrobatics, gallop along a deserted beach or climb over an Alp... Please visit the website or get in touch for further details of our recommended riding holidays in beautiful places... Considerable effort goes into matching the right rider to the right holiday, whether you are travelling by yourself or as a family, or in a group of friends or colleagues. The enthusiastic comments from our guests and high number of repeat clients are testament to our success. I don t think words can describe how fantastic the holiday was we have never experienced anything like it. The farm was beautiful a little piece of paradise, as was Tuscany itself. Thanks you for all your efforts in arranging such a brilliant holiday for us. Karen and Kevin (Il Gualdo, Italy) 'This was just the most magical holiday. I cannot recommend this enough and for anyone wanting to see wild game, doing it from horseback is the most exciting way. The horses are true sports horses, well schooled and mannerly and the riding takes in lots of fast canters so you need to be competent in the saddle but this is one holiday I wouldn't have missed for the world'. Carol (Wait A Little Safari) I didn't just enjoy my trip, I loved every single minute of it. From all your help with booking, and advice on the best way to travel to and from the hotel, until the end of my stay there, everything was fantastic. And the riding really was a dream come true. As a teenager, I dreamt of riding a Lipizzaner and, on my fiftieth birthday, I did! I would, without hesitation, recommend the Reiters Supreme to anyone who wants to combine fabulous riding with total indulgence. Sue (Reiters Resort, Austria). 'Had an absolutely fabulous time; it is a truly magical place. The horses are wonderful - the horse I rode was probably the nicest horse I've ever ridden. The instructors are fabulous - again, some of the best instruction I've had, they teach with a sense of humour and full dedication. I'll be going back!' Ros, London (Quinta da Fe, Portugal) With local coffee growers and villages living in very primitive conditions, Inca ruins scattered across the hundreds of Inca Trails, which spread throughout all the mountains of this truly memorable country. But perhaps the most remarkable memories of all were the Horses we rode - to my mind more amazing than Machu Picchu itself. Stephen and Jeanette (Machu Picchu, Peru). I had a great few days and enjoyed the riding very much the haflingers were wonderful and responsive to my cues but knew when I needed them to take over. The rides were spectacular and the views were wonderful. I loved the hotel and the food was lovely, everyone was so friendly and caring which is particularly noticeable when you are on your own. Thank you and I will spread the word amongst my fellow western riders. Alice, Sussex (Schlosswirt, Austria). We are exploring new riding experiences regularly so be sure to check the website or sign up to The Riding Company E newsletter and be among the first to hear about our new venues and latest offers. Stay in touch by reading our blog and visiting us on Facebook. The Riding Company is fully bonded for your peace of mind. We look forward to hearing from you. << Make a reservation enquiry >> Ocean House, St. Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK, JE3 8HG