Europe

Horse riding holidays and trail rides in Europe

Riding holidays in Europe offer many different experiences: tolting across the lava fields of Iceland or learning high school dressage movements in Spain or Portugal; trail rides through vineyards in France or mountains in Spain; beach rides in Menorca or riding trails through snow in Finland. There are a multitude of horses to discover too - characterful Icelandics, athletic Lusitano's, expressive Andalucians and laid-back Haflingers to name just a few... Whether you want to relax in one place, move on every night or camp in remote locations, there is a riding holiday in Europe to suit everyone.
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From the horse’s mouth

  • Across the Devetaki Plateau
    October 2025 Linda Christie aged 62
    The tour guides took amazing care of us all week. From carrying our luggage, to having horses saddled and ready for riders, to lunch and sundowners ready when we arrived. The horses were in great shape, well trained, and all very manageable to ride. Our lodgings were all unique and comfortable. Saddles were a mix of... Read all
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  • Across the Devetaki Plateau
    October 2025 Catrina aged 53
    This trip is exceptional. The hosts leave nothing to chance and nothing is too much trouble. They are constantly checking to make sure everything is ok from your horses, to the food and accommodation. The rides are a fabulous length, and the pace was varied constantly throughout the day. I never felt exhausted or... Read all
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  • Virgin beaches of Andalucía
    October 2025 CLAIRE ELIZABETH aged 51
    Absolutely amazing experience. Fantastic horses - well cared for, lovely to ride and comfy saddles. They matched the horse to rider perfectly and the amount of adventure/speed wanted by the group. Lovely hotels, great food, stunning scenery. Thoroughly recommend them 10/10. I rode Shadow and Maggie - both bitless... Read all
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  • Classical Dressage in Portugal
    October 2025 Cynthia aged 51
    Mario and Ivan were wonderful and dedicated instructors, and I really improved my skills. The horses are well trained and capable. The whole environment was great - it felt like going to camp and having an international home stay. The food was great - wonderful homestyle cooking. Would definitely recommend and do it... Read all
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  • The Riders of Transylvania
    October 2025 Rosemary Helene aged 64
    What a memorable safari I have just come back from in Transylvania. This is my eighth horse safari and by far the most entertaining with wonderful like minded riders. Our accommodating was comfortable and cosy, the food plentiful and nourishing, the horses well cared for and sturdy, and the days in the saddle through... Read all
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  • Horseback in Toscany
    Swim with horse in Toscany
  • Italy and horse dressage
    Dressage in Tuscany, Italy
  • Horseback trail in Sardania
    On horseback in the dunes in Sardania
  • Spain and hicgh school dressage riding
    High School dressage riding, Spain
  • Riders on spain beach
    Cantering on spain beach
  • island by horse
    Horse riding in Island
  • Pyrénées mountains and horses
    Counter in Pyrénées mountains
  • Horses and riders in Azores
    On the Azores Wild Coast