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Since its opening in 1986, the riding centre has grown to become the largest horse-riding holiday destination in the United Kingdom – and is today run by Maureen together with her adult son Paul. Just 40 minutes from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, an idyllic setting awaits you where Scottish history meets modern equestrian joy. After the move to Belst...

At various times of the year it will be possible to help with moving, mustering and checking the cattle. The ‘busy periods’ below will be the best chance to join in with this work. ‘The fastest way to move cattle is slowly!’ Cattle respond well to being moved by horses. Horses are quiet and the cattle are used to being moved by them, the cattle a...

Welcome to a beautiful "guest ranch" with great riding in magical countryside with lots of cacti. When you are not riding, there are also lots of other things to do. The ranch has been owned by the same family since the 1960s. The family's goal is to provide a homely ranch atmosphere without compromising the quality of the accommodation, food and h...

Cappadocia, or "land of the beautiful horses" as it is called in Old Persian, includes the Göreme Valley, Ürgüp and its surrounds. It is one of the most mysterious and stunning landscapes in the world, and has even been the backdrop to one of the Star Wars’ movies. Time, wind and weather have shaped the almost sensual curves of this once-volcanic r...

- Classical dressage - - In beautiful Südharz, just over an hour's drive from Leipzig, you have the chance to get excellent private lessons on very well trained horses. Alexandra, who own the equestrian center, is also your instructor. She is a very popular and active instructor and she is also a dressage judge. Like most professionals she knows t...

The Silver Coast Trail Ride begins with a long test ride to make sure you are confortable with your horse. There then follows a six-day trail ride of up to 35 km and 5 hours in the saddle each day, so it is important that you are in good shape. This is a fast-paced trail ride where the horses are left in pastures along the road overnight while you...

This route offers the chance to experience the Aquitaine region’s rich history and passes through walled cities and fortified castles. Riding through the beautiful valleys takes you through a magnificent forest, which was a refuge for locals during the One Hundred Years War. The last days of the ride are spent in Mimizan, so in addition to an histo...

This is an exciting ride where you get to experience an unspoiled wilderness on a beautiful Anglo-Arab. You will ride in a wide variety of terrain, often rugged, but the horses are sure-footed and will take you safely down from the high peaks into the deep wild valleys where eagles and vultures soar high above you in the blue sky. The ride ends at...

Cathar Trail, guided or unguided - This ride is situated in the rugged countryside near the Spanish border. It is a chance to see a beautiful, mountainous area redolent of history and enjoy rural France and the hospitality and food of its inhabitants. The Cathar Trail takes its name from the religious group who inhabited the area during the medie...

During this ride you get to enjoy the contrasts that these regions offer. The trail ride extends from winding roads along the olive groves by old stone houses to the white sandy beaches of the Camargue National Park. Gallops on the beaches are a perfect end to this trail ride. The ride starts north of the capital of Provence, Marseille. You will pa...