Minimum riding ability
You must be a competent rider with an experience of riding outdoors. You must be able to mount your horse unassisted, and be confident over rough terrain and during group canters. Riders must be riding fit and have good levels of fitness, and ride regularly at home.
There is a strict 85 kg / 13.3 stone / 190 lbs rider weight limit on this trail (including riding gear). If you weigh more than that, an additional horse can be arranged at a supplement, please contact us before booking.
Pace
This ride will see you riding for approx. 5h-6h each day. Pace is walk, with prevalent canters (not trots and some very fast canters, but no gallops). Some long canters of up to 15 minutes and some technical canters, some in single files, and some spread out. The terrain can be tortuous and difficult, and you will on occasions have to lead your horse from the ground, sometimes up or down steep paths, for durations up to 20 minutes.
Tacking ability and participation
Riders are expected to tack and untack their horse, and help with watering/feeding in the evenings.
Trip conditions and Requested experience
You must be in good physical condition. On some occasions you will have to dismount and walk with your horse, sometimes on steep paths up to 20 minutes. The days in the saddle are long (5-6 hours almost every day) and you should not underestimate the physical demands of this trail. The weather can be hot, in which case you will take a longer lunch break to get some rest in the shade (bring a book!).
An experience of trail rides over several days is necessary. Riders should be comfortable with heights as the terrain is challenging with cliffs and low altitude passes.
Equestrian equipment
The riding equipment includes comfortable trail saddles, made and designed by Nicolas, with saddle bags and a small, front, water bottle pocket. We recommend that our riders wear a helmet to the correct standard and you should bring your own to ensure a proper fit. Helmets are not provided on this ride.
