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Family Rides

Family horseback holidays

Sharing the passion of horses and travelling with your family can be a headache, particularly if not all the family are riders. However, we have solutions to this problem! The best solution is a holiday in a place which is dedicated to riding: a ranch, guest house or equestrian home which offers active, fun and culturally interesting alternatives. Centre based stays are more easily able to adjust to families with young children. Mobile trail rides are better suited to older children, and some are also accessible to non-riders if it is possible to travel some sections on a camel, walking or on mountain bikes.

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From the horse’s mouth

  • Rocking Z Ranch
    August 2026 Katherine aged 58
    This was a trip of a lifetime for my sister and I. Rocking Z did not disappoint. It was everything we imagined and more. We are both experienced riders but we still learnt loads about natural horsemanship and western riding. The Ranch catered exceptionally well to everyone s ability. The horses are all extremely well... Read all
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  • Ranch riding holiday in Alberta
    August 2026 FRANZISKA ALMA BERTA aged 34
    I loved my stay at this ranch. The atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. The rides are long and not very fast due to the very difficult terrain, which all horses handled very well. However, I was never bored as there's a good chance of seeing some wildlife and the scenery is absolutely stunning. The head guide... Read all
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  • Ranch riding holiday in Alberta
    August 2026 Helen aged 22
    This holiday was very well planned and enjoyable. The staff and volunteers were very welcoming with lovely food and happy to help. Amazing scenery of banniff national park and surrounding areas with horse to ride for all abilities. I rode 2 horse of Mojito and lynx which I enjoyed
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  • Ranch riding holiday in Alberta
    August 2026 Emma aged 31
    This was honestly one of the best weeks of my life! From start to finish, the whole experience was incredible. From the moment I arrived at the ranch, everyone was so welcoming, friendly and helpful, and I immediately felt at home. Janice was a fantastic host and has created such a beautiful and special place. Mary... Read all
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  • Beaches of Camargue
    July 2026 Laura aged 52
    There is something magical about the Camargue! I really enjoyed exploring this stunning region between the ears of the wonderful Camargue horse. There is something almost hypnotic about travelling through the rich greens of the rice fields and bamboo followed by the open watery marshes and wide horizon. The gite was... Read all
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  • Horseback riding safari in South Africa with zebras
    Meeting with the zebras - an ideal family vacation
  • Watching giraffes in South Africa, Ant's lodges
    Meeting the game in South Africa - better than the zoo!
  • Parelli natural horsemanship guest ranch in Montana
    The perfect environment for a family holiday
  • horseback riding in South Africa
    An ideal family holiday in South Africa
  • Ranch riding holiday in South Africa
    Young rider and his horse swimming in the lake
  • Beach trail ride in the South of France
    Dogs and horses - perfect combo!
  • Equestrian Centre and Tuscan Farmhouse riding holiday
    A rider getting her horse ready