Active horseback trail rides
Horseback riding trips are generally done at the three paces: essentially at walk, trot ... and cantering when the terrain allows it.
For riders looking for sporty and active horse riding trips, we have selected a few horseback rides offering more active gaits, in particular many canters and gallops with long days on horseback ... rides reserved for very good level riders eager to great feelings !
Rides
Horse Riding in MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR
Training and introductory to the endurance which allows you to discover this equestrian discipline. The objective is to give you an overview of the techniques and knowledge necessary for its practice.
This program will allow you to:
• Explore the region on numerous guided trail rides with an experienced local guide who knows the region well.
• Improve your skills: the trainee receives personalized advice from our guides during outdoor exercises (such as trotting in the mountains, mastering gaits on the beach) or occasionally during arena courses.
The intern is immersed in ranch life and can participate in the various tasks that make up the daily life of a passionate horseman.
These training sessions are intended for riders who are comfortable in all three gaits and have…
Horseback Trail Ride in ROMANIA : THE CARPATHIAN FORESTS AND BEARS
Horseback riding in Romania in the Carpathian Mountains: a vast area of virgin nature in Central and Eastern Europe. Wolves, bears and lynx from western Russia roam these impressive mountains. At the foot of the Carpathians is the village of Sinca Noua, "New Shinca", a small picturesque village of about 2,000 inhabitants. Time has stood still here: shepherds take their herds up the mountains as they have done for centuries and in the evening cows and buffaloes are brought back from the pastures to the village. Hoopoes, bee-eaters, black storks or eagles are numerous and the region has an incredible floral richness of all colors. The century-old forests are wild, with a rich and varied fauna (bears, wolves, lynx, bison, beavers, deer, etc.).
Horseback trail Ride in SPAIN - ACTIVE TRAIL RIDE IN CATALONIA & COSTA BRAVA
Four long days of horseback riding and nature. For riders who want more than equestrian tourism, we present this horseback riding tour of 5 to 6 hours on horseback per day with a lively pace, and up to 40 km in one day, totaling more than 160 km in four days. You travel on trails, plains and beaches of Alt Empordà, with extended gallops, combined with nights in Torroella de Montgrí and La Escala, where you can enjoy the nightlife !
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : ACTIVE & SPORTY TRAIL RIDE IN MOROCCO
A horseback ride in Moroccofor experienced riders who are used to riding on all types of terrain in good physical condition. Many paces are on the program, on average 5 hours of riding per day. Some trails and paths require riders to dismount to help their horse in difficult passages with significant elevation changes. This trail ride includes passages on the beach, their duration as well as the pace used are nevertheless dependent on the tide. You ride trained horses in good physical condition with suitable, high-end equipment. A comfortable ride with a selection of hotels and guesthouses, this ride is an immersion into deep and authentic Morocco, far from the classic tourist routes. Different landscapes every day: Deserts of rocks (reg), sand (erg) and dunes; you cross numerous oases…
Horse back Trail Ride in SPAIN : THE MONFRAGÜE NATIONAL PARK IN EXTREMADURA
Inn to Inn horseback trail ride in Spain. You will ride from the lovely town of Trujillo following North direction to the Monfragüe National Park, the largest and best preserved Mediterranean forest worldwide. The Monfragüe National Park is a wonderful place to visit for Mediterranean flora and ornithology. Located close to Trujillo, with the Tajo river running through it, the Monfragüe National Park is unique, it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2003. Monfragüe takes its name from the Romans, who called it Mons Fragorum, the fragmented mountain. It is a typically Iberian landscape that provides a home for the Park’s incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Cork oaks, wild olives and holm oak trees are surrounded the National Park. The most popular birdwatching spot for…
Horseback Trail Ride in SPAIN : FROM TRUJILLO TO GUADALUPE
Horseback riding trip in Spain from Trujillo to Guadalupe, in the Villuercas region (UNESCO GEOPARK).
Horseback Trail Ride in ROMANIA : THE TRANSYLVANIA PROGRESSIVE TRAIL RIDE
In Romania on horseback: Transylvania is the perfect land for horseback riding ! A ride of almost 200 km, allowing you to explore the hills, the meadows, and the medieval villages. The horseback trail ride begins at the southern tip of Transylvania and explores the southeast of this mystical land. A great loop discovering some of the most rural areas of Europe, with tens of thousands of sheep grazing in the hills, and abundant avifauna: spotted eagles, bee-eaters, hoopoes... You will see many numerous vestiges of medieval culture with fortified churches, some of which are 800 years old. This ride is led by the leader in horse riding tourism in Romania !
Horseback Trail Ride in SPAIN : FROM THE SIERRA DE GREDOS TO SALAMANCA
Horseback riding in Spain. Following the beautiful valley of the river Tormes, the landscapes are varied with its lakes, canyons, cliffs and meadows. You will cross medieval villages full of history and breathtaking landscapes. Your native guide of the region will present you these landscapes and the history of this country which fascinates him. Two itineraries are offered, 5 days or 6 days riding.
Horseback Trail Ride in SPAIN : THE SIERRA DE GREDOS & CASTLES
Horseback riding in Spain. Following the beautiful valley of the river Tormes, the landscapes are varied with its lakes, canyons, cliffs and meadows. You will cross medieval villages full of history and breathtaking landscapes. Your native guide of the region will present you these landscapes and the history of this country which fascinates him. Two itineraries are offered, 5 days or 6 days riding.
Horseback Riding Trip in SPAIN : INN TO INN CONQUISTADOR'S TRAIL RIDE IN EXTREMADURA
This ride starts and finishes in Trujillo, a historic town with a mix of cultures. Trujillo was originally founded in prehistoric times on a granite batholith, then became the Roman town of Turgallium before the Arabs built a spectacular castle above the town in the 10th century. Trujillo was the birthplace of Francisco Pizarro and his brothers, who conquered Peru, as well as Francisco de Orellana who was the first to navigate the Amazon river. Pizarro's statue stands in the main square (Plaza Mayor) and there are many beautiful palaces around the square which were built by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century. This ride takes you through spectacular woodland, pasture and the Dehesa (Mediterranean forest) of holm and cork oaks: the emblematic landscape of the Extremadura. You…
Horse riding tour around BORDEAUX : THE GREAT WINES OF BORDEAUX
The name of Bordeaux is linked to great wines. No part of France is able to produce a wider variety of the noblest wines than the Bordeaux. Riding through this area, you will have the opportunity to taste great wines such as Medoc, Cote de Blaye, Cote de Bourg, Bordeaux Superior, Bordeaux Lalande, Pomerol, Saint-Emilion, Cadillac, Graves, Sauternes. You will ride through landscapes of some of France’s richest architectural land, You will pass near picturesques farms, rolling meadows, ancient villages, churches and castles. Much of the area has not changed significantly for the last several hundred years ...
Horse riding trip in TURKEY -SPORTIVE TRAIL IN CAPPADOCIA
This progressive sportive equestrian trail ride in Cappadocia is an invitation to discover the immense natural, historical and cultural wealth of the unique landscape of Cappadocia. From the ranch near Avanos, the route will take you on a 6-day loop on horseback around "geological" Cappadocia. A ride for advanced riders who want to canter in wonderfull landscapes and walk on mountainous terrain. This ride takes place entirely in the national park of Cappadocia. You will experience legendary Turkish hospitality in the typical Anatolian guesthouses or hotels that have been selected.
Horseback Riding Trip in SPAIN : HORSE TRANSHUMANCE BETWEEN SIERRA DE GREDOS AND EXTREMADURA
You will have the opportunity to become the guardians of the ancestral tradition of our culture: the transhumance, a horseback trip from Extremadura to Gredos Mountains in spring (North Transhumance ride) and from Gredos to Extremadura in autumn (South Transhumance ride). A progressive 7 days ride, following the Cañadas Reales, medieval cattle droves, North direction to Sierra de Gredos, crossing different regions and riding a long distance from the winter pastures in Extremadura to the summer pastures in Gredos Mountains. Spain is crossed by old cattle routes that served the pastoral economies of yesteryear. In Spain, these trails are called “cañadas reales” with 75m wide and around 800km long. They are still used by cattlemen who practice transhumance, spending summer in the…
Equestrian Safari in AFRICA : "DISCOVERY" HORSEBACK RIDING SAFARI IN SOUTH AFRICA
Horseback riding safari over eight days (seven nights): Over 150km on horseback through truly spectacular landscapes, with regular sightings of a wide range of wildlife – but also fun activities like dazzling gallops, swim with the horses, play polo-cross and jump a series of natural obstacles on the way to a spectacular sunset spot. To cover these distances and enjoy all these activities, while maintaining group cohesion, riders must be of at least an intermediate level. If the guides feel that a rider is not capable of participating in this safari, alternative rides from the lodge will be arranged. Riders typically enjoy two equestrian activities per day – usually a longer ride in the morning. And either a shorter ride or a fun horseback riding activity in the afternoon. During the…
Horseback riding trip LOIRE VALLEY : SANCERRE
Imagine... Vineyards as far as the eye can see, historical monuments full of secrets. Around Sancerre, a town with a medieval heart and rich history, and a multitude of villages and hamlets nestled between the hillsides. So many small towns with charming streets. Sancerre is a charming old medieval town where you can stroll through the picturesque streets with ancient names: rue des Pressoirs, place du Puits-du-Marché and rue des Trois-Piliers. Recognized as one of the oldest vineyards in France, Sancerre has been an AOC wine since 1936. The region's wine perfectly reflects the expression of the terroir: elegant and distinguished. The Sauvignon Blanc grape variety lends itself particularly well to this. Sancerre also has a second AOC: Crottin de Chavignol, a goat's cheese which goes…
Horseback riding trip LOIRE CASTLES : CHEVERNY - CHAMBORD - BEAUREGARD - CHENONCEAU
Discover the Loire castles on horseback. This horseback trail ride through the landscapes of the Loire and its tributary the Cher, with their vast forest areas is a historical horseback trip. The Middle Ages and especially the Renaissance are the backdrop. At that time, the royal house of Valois-Orleans-Angoulême had sufficient power and resources to build pleasure castles instead of fortresses. There are hardly any villages or chains of hills that are not decorated with these sumptuous castles. But the Loire Valley offers even more. The climate is mild, the soil is fertile, here grow the vine, roses and queens-claudes. The rivers reflects the alleys of poplars. Behind the cedars and pastures are monasteries, cathedrals and castles. You will discover the Cheverny, Chambord, Villemasin,…
Horseback riding trip CHAMPAGNE : SPARTLING RIDE ALONG THE CHAMPAIN VINEYARDS
Exceptional horseback ride to discover the Champagne and its vineyards: Reims mountain (the kingdom of pinot noir), the Marne valley (pinot noir and pinot meunier) and the Côte of Whites (“blanc de blanc” champains), Chardonnay. Champagne, its name sparkles like a promise of celebration: with its hillsides, houses and cellars registered with Unesco, it is first and foremost the setting for the king of wines ! And its large houses, heirs to a festive art of living that can be savored in the hollow of the vineyards. But Champagne is also a concentrate of history. The Cathedral of Reims is the cradle of the coronation of the kings of France.
Equestrian Safari in AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI
This horsebak riding safari allows you to discover two South African countries: South Africa and Botswana. You will travel through the African bush and its magnificent wild fauna, and you will also be able to learn more about the rich history of these countries. You will be accommodated in tents on the ridges overlooking the grassy valleys. The tents are equipped with beds with sheets and duvets. Each tent has a shower with buckets. The second half of your horse safari takes you north of the Limpopo Valley in the Tuli Block region of Botswana. The trails here allow you to discover the bush and the famous Tuli sandstone formations. The region is famous for its elephants, but you will also discover impalas, girafes, hyenas, lions, leopards and wild dogs. At Limpopo you stay at Two…
Equestrian Safari in AFRICA :EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA ,BOTSWANA & FAUNA
The African Explorer is a horseback safari which encompasses two riding destinations, one in the Waterberg region of Limpopo in South Africa and the other in the ancient and undisturbed landscapes of the Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana. Spread over eight days (seven nights) the safari – literally “journey” in Swahili – entails riding first across the game rich plains, wetlands and mountain landscapes in South Africa, and then, once transferred by road to Botswana, along the Limpopo River floodplains and up into the heart of the Mashatu Reserve, with regular sightings of Africa’s most charismatic wildlife species. This combination of an introduction to riding in Africa with non-dangerous game, followed by encounters on horseback with elephant, spotted hyena and often lion, cheetah…
Equestrian Safari in BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI
2 programs are offered: Tuli 1 and Tuli 2:
The Tuli 1 Safari explores the banks of the Limpopo River within the Mashatu Reserve. Mashatu is a little known area but offers some of the most exciting game viewing in Africa. It’s particularly well known for large herds of elephant. The tree lined river courses which flow into the Limpopo River provide shade for eland, impala, wildebeest, kudu, waterbuck, giraffe and zebra, whilst at night the bat eared fox and African wild cat search for prey. The large impala population means there are many lion and leopard in the area as well as cheetah and wild dog. The Tuli Block also hosts over 350 bird species.
The Tuli 2 Safari is a variant of the Tuli Safari 1, an epic journey through the ancient and untouched landscapes of the Mashatu Game…
Calendar
| Departure | Destination | Name | From | Infos | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Romania | ROMANIA : THE TRANSYLVANIA PROGRESSIVE TRAIL RIDE | 1875€ | SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding in Romania |
| - | Sierra de Gredos | SPAIN : FROM THE SIERRA DE GREDOS TO SALAMANCA | 1890€ | 7 days - 6 nights - 5 days riding | |
| - | Bordeaux | BORDEAUX : THE GREAT WINES OF BORDEAUX | 2285€ | SOLD OUT | 8 days 7 nights - 4 + 2 half days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI | 3950€ | LAST SPACE | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | SOLD OUT | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 5390€ | TULI 1 2 LAST SPACES | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Romania | ROMANIA : THE CARPATHIAN FORESTS AND BEARS | 1150€ | 8 days - 7 nights - 3 days & 2 half days riding in Romania | |
| - | Equestrian safaris | AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA "DISCOVERY" SAFARI | 2850€ | LAST SPACE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Extremadura | SPAIN : HORSE TRANSHUMANCE BETWEEN SIERRA DE GREDOS AND EXTREMADURA | 2450€ | LAST SPACES | 9 days 8 nights - 7 days riding in Spain |
| - | Catalonia, Costa Brava | SPAIN: ACTIVE TRAIL RIDE IN CATALONIA & COSTA BRAVA | 1260€ | CONFIRMATION IN PROGRESS | 6 days - 5 nights - 4 days riding in Spain |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 5390€ | TULI 1 AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ACTIVE & SPORTY TRAIL RIDE | 1380€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | Equestrian safaris | AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA "DISCOVERY" SAFARI | 2850€ | LAST SPACE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 5390€ | TULI 2 AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Sierra de Gredos | SPAIN : FROM THE SIERRA DE GREDOS TO SALAMANCA | 1890€ | LAST SPACES | 7 days - 6 nights - 5 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA "DISCOVERY" SAFARI | 2850€ | LAST SPACES | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 5390€ | TULI 2 SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI | 3950€ | LAST SPACE | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 5390€ | TULI 1 AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA ,BOTSWANA & FAUNA | 4650€ | NEW SAFARI: CONTACT US AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI | 3950€ | LAST SPACES | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 1 AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 2 SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI | 3450€ | SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 1 AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA "DISCOVERY" SAFARI | 2850€ | 2 LAST SPACES | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Extremadura | SPAIN : HORSE TRANSHUMANCE BETWEEN SIERRA DE GREDOS AND EXTREMADURA | 2450€ | 9 days 8 nights - 7 days riding in Spain | |
| - | Equestrian safaris | EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA ,BOTSWANA & FAUNA | 4250€ | NEW SAFARI: CONTACT US AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 1 AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 2 SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI | 3450€ | 2 LAST SPACES | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Morocco | MOROCCO : ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR | 1130€ | AVAILABLE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 1 AVAILABLE | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA "DISCOVERY" SAFARI | 2850€ | 2 LAST SPACES | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA ,BOTSWANA & FAUNA | 4250€ | NEW SAFARI: CONTACT US 2 LAST SPACES | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI | 3450€ | SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 1 | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA "DISCOVERY" SAFARI | 2850€ | SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4100€ | TULI 2 SOLD OUT | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI | 3700€ | 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days 1/2 riding | |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4365€ | TULI 1 | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |
| - | Equestrian safaris | AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA "DISCOVERY" SAFARI | 2500€ | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding | |
| - | Equestrian safaris | BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI | 4365€ | TULI 2 | 8 days - 7 nights - 6 days riding |