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

  • Classical Dressage in Portugal
    November 2025 Janet aged 70
    Garcia is a wonderful school master. He was able to help me improve my riding and show me how some of the upper level movements are done.
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  • Classical Dressage in Portugal
    November 2025 Cathy aged 71
    Carmelo was a really patient teacher.
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  • Epona - Train and Trail
    November 2025 Catherine aged 55
    This entire trip was wonderful. The horses, the instructors and the other group members were all fantastic. I will definitely be returning!
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  • Across the Devetaki Plateau
    October 2025 Linda Christie aged 62
    The tour guides took amazing care of us all week. From carrying our luggage, to having horses saddled and ready for riders, to lunch and sundowners ready when we arrived. The horses were in great shape, well trained, and all very manageable to ride. Our lodgings were all unique and comfortable. Saddles were a mix of... Read all
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  • Across the Devetaki Plateau
    October 2025 Catrina aged 53
    This trip is exceptional. The hosts leave nothing to chance and nothing is too much trouble. They are constantly checking to make sure everything is ok from your horses, to the food and accommodation. The rides are a fabulous length, and the pace was varied constantly throughout the day. I never felt exhausted or... 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