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

  • Thrace Empire Trail
    October 2026 LYNN aged 71
    It was fab! I had the best horse to ride, a little Arab mare called Zayka. Katerina said, we’ve chosen Zayka for you, she’s controllable, but you need to know what you’re doing. She was sensitive and a little spooky, but so fast, sure footed and manoeuvrable. Only 8 years old. Just my favourite type of horse. Vasko,... Read all
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  • Across the Devetaki Plateau
    October 2026 Ann aged 71
    Food amazing!, I was surprised that you called this advanced riders trip. Their horses knew exactly when to Trot and Canter and they were very much riding School type horses. Perfectly safe but rather dull.
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  • The Krka Trail
    October 2026 Mirkka aged 44
    Great ride! All the horses were well cared and trained. I rode Maricano. Sweet and calm five-year-old gelding who did his job very well. Scenary was beautiful Croatian countryside and we had many great fast canters. All the team members where very welcoming and we where taken care of perfectly. All in all I had a... Read all
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  • Vididalstungurett Horse Round-up
    September 2026 Catherine aged 63
    The experience of riding Icelandic horses was unbelievable, however this trip was not as Equus advertised. The riding was a lot less - example, day 3 we did about 6km. Day 2 was lovely, but on day 3 & 4 we were joined by another group of locals - all men. They were drinking from 8am and were obnoxious and rude. They... Read all
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  • Wild North Portugal Trail
    September 2026 Jane aged 74
    If you like wild rocky moorland, shady forest trails and panoramic views, then this trip will be for you. We enjoyed numerous sightings of, and occasional closer encounters with, the wild Garrano horses who inhabit this environment, also with the gentle long-horn cattle who watch as you ride by. To sustain you on the... 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