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If you’re a fanatic about horses or if you just fancy trying something new, why not think about a Riding Holiday.  There are a number of specialist tour operators that share this passion & it offers a unique, and enjoyable way of seeing the world.

  • Ride with large herds of wildlife in Kenya on a riding safari – truly enabling you to see something special & mingle with nature. 
  • Follow New Zealands trails and visit sheep & cattle stations along the way, viewing a real New Zealand farming life.
  • On unique Icelandic horses, gallop past snow topped mountains, wondrous glaciers, incredible volcanoes and crisp thundering waterfalls & stay in mountain huts along the way.
  • Ride across a variety of different terrains in India – through desert, rocky gorges, forests, jungles & fertile hills – an incredible way to see this fascinating country.
  • Follow Spain’s trails of craggy peaks, wooded mountains, coastal paths & beautiful scenery – a unique holiday never to be forgotten.

This month's featured holidays
Classical Dressage & Trail Riding In Portugal
7 days - Porto to Porto Departure dates: Sundays throughout the year. Different durations and arrival days can be arranged on request. Non-riders: Are welcome at a special non-riders price of £440 for the 6 nights in 2009. Non-riders can relax by the indoor pool, hike, play tennis, ride mountain bikes, play golf at Ponte de Lima Golf Club or explore the beautiful countryside. Children: Age 6 and above can participate in riding lessons and children of any age are welcome as companions to riders. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Riding ability required: Novice upwards Type of ride: Centre-based Note: Please contact us for details of our Show Jumping Programme in Portugal.
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Beach Ride Beginners / Families
A five day/four night break on the beautiful coast of southern Spain For a more detailed itinerary please visit Equestrian Escapes on http://www.equestrian-escapes.com/RidingprogrammesSee-id77.html
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Horse-riding - Cappadodocia's Bivouac Trail
8 days - Kayseri to Kayseri Departure dates: 31 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 09 Aug, 23 Aug, 06 Sep, 20 Sep. Non-riders: Non-riders are welcome on this trail. They will have their own guide and driver, and explore Cappadocia's volcanic wonderland on foot, joining the riders in the evening at the guesthouse. Children: Aged 12 and upwards are accepted if they have the necessary riding skills and are accompanied by an adult rider. Riding ability required: Intermediate Type of ride: Trail ride Note: We have guesthouse and centre-based options in this region. Please contact us for details.
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