Tents at Macatoo Camp, Botswana
Centre based holidays

Centre-based Riding Holidays

A riding holiday based at a centralised accommodation, with horseback rides in different directions each day which can be adapted to differing riding levels and to your wishes. You can unpack and relax, knowing you return to the same place each night and even sit out a day and rest if you prefer. It is an ideal opportunity to share a horseback holiday with your family, as a couple or amongst friends, without wondering whether non-riders will get bored, novice riders will be overly challenged or experienced riders will be frustrated. If you wish your centre-based riding holiday to include another element such as dressage instruction or cattle work then you may wish to browse those sections of our website too, or call us for advice. There is a riding holiday to suit everyone.

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From the horse’s mouth

  • The Benasque Valley trail
    June 2024 FRANCES ANN aged 71
    I cannot imagine having a better experience. This was my first equestrian trip abroad. No one could imagine the beauty of the Benasque Valley. I was in awe constantly. The owner, Alvar, was so accommodating and our guide Raúl, was excellent, knowledgeable and fun! They selected horses for each of us that were so... Read all
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  • The Benasque Valley trail
    June 2024 Josephine aged 79
    Thank you Equus for recommending the perfect trip for us. Our guides could not have done more - finding each rider the perfect horse - helping and encouraging us at all times. Perhaps the Benasque valley is one of the most beautiful places on earth 🤗 I rode Nemat - very experienced, sure footed 15hh (big pony)….happy,... Read all
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  • The Benasque Valley trail
    June 2024 ELIZABETH aged 71
    A truly breathtaking experience. The treks travel up both sides of the valley, where you're rewarded with spectacular views. The paths up, and down, are often steep and rocky, but the horses are sure-footed ( I had a five year old for my rides and she never seemed to tire) and the guides are excellent (and know every... Read all
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  • Ants Lodges
    June 2024 Ioana aged 26
    First time ever in South Africa, first time on a riding holiday. This was by far the best holiday I've ever been on! The animals were amazing, the horses were saints and the staff was like family by the end of our stay. Very large herd (~100 horses total on the property!), they surely have a horse for every preference... Read all
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  • Ants Lodges
    June 2024 Laurentiu aged 30
    First time in South Africa, first time on a horse (absolute beginner). I told my partner that I might ride once and I ended up riding everyday, twice a day for an approximate of 3h/day. I had high expectations and I was blown away!
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  • Horse riding holiday in Tuscany
    An ideal destination for friends and families
  • South Africa Cape Winelands riding trails
    Horseback riding in South Africa
  • White horse during classical training in Spain
    Lusitano horse in the arena
  • Ranch riding holiday in South Africa
    Memories for a lifetime!
  • Lusitano horses and dressage lessons
    Dressage lessons on Lusitano horses