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

  • Kingdom of the Lusitano
    May 2026 LYNN aged 71
    This was an excellent experience in every respect. The Lusitano horses are calm by nature, but forward going and responsive too. Miguel, our guide and owner of the company, was an accomplished rider, with a focus on the welfare of our mounts. I rode Diluvio, a 16 hand bay gelding. He looked after me on the trail, but... Read all
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  • Thrace Empire Trail
    May 2026 Karen aged 67
    An amazing riding holiday combining the best of fabulous horses, stunning scenery, historic sites and spa hotels, topped off with amazing food! All made possible by a truly wonderful team of people (both in Bulgaria and at Equus Journeys) who went way and beyond to ensure we all got the most from the experience. Would... Read all
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  • Thrace Empire Trail
    May 2026 Elayne aged 62
    Wow! This ride was so much more than we had hoped it would be. Family run, they really go the extra mile and have thought of everything. Even yoga mats to lie on in the sun after lunch! They were all such fun, the food, horses, countryside, all amazing. Spa hotels were a real treat and the night in the cabin was... Read all
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  • The Krka Trail
    May 2026 Sara aged 58
    Recently back from the most fantastic time riding the Krka trail in Croatia in early May. It's one of the best riding holidays I've been on, and I've done a lot these over the past 25yrs riding globally across Europe and southern Africa. We were treated to the most wonderful horses, beautifully cared for and perfectly... Read all
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  • Thrace Empire Trail
    April 2026 Stephanie Jean aged 62
    All of the stars in the sky for Equus journey! My horse, Mac (short for a much longer name), was happy, healthy, and full of energy. We connected immediately and worked wonderfully together throughout the trip. The horses were cared for with extraordinary attention and kindness, and the tack was kept in immaculate... 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