Unicorn Trails offers several horse riding holidays in the UK which is well known for its excellent horses and horsemanship. The United Kingdom is Unicorn's home territory so naturally we are the experts! As many of our clients are also based in Great Britain our numerous short riding breaks here are particularly popular but we offer longer holidays as well.
We have UK riding holidays to suit everyone, from beginners and novice riders to experienced riders who like fast riding. Some rides will welcome single riders and others are great for children and families. We have trail rides and based stays. Our holiday with Clydesdale and Shire horses can facilitate the heavier rider. If you want tuition in the basics or something more specific such as side-saddle, show jumping or dressage then we have the perfect equestrian holiday for you. Read below for a taster of our UK riding breaks.
Wales is a stunning country for a riding holiday. The Black Mountains extend over the counties of Powys and Monmouthshire in south east Wales (and also over the border into England). They form part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Its here that we offer an ultimate, exclusive, exploratory trail riding holiday The Brecon Beacon Trail - UK. As a small group you'll ride at a good pace on carefully researched routes to experience the dramatic rugged scenery at its best. Accommodation is in welcoming farms and inns with en-suite rooms. Single riders are most welcome, and if you choose to share a room then there is no additional cost. The food each night is excellent. Whether you are a native Brit or a foreign visitor, you will love this week long horseback vacation.
If you don't have time to escape for a week we also have the Brecon Short Break - UK . This short break ride is a 3-day/ 3-night cut down version of the week's trail. Come either for a weekend or mid week.
Over the border into England we have a short horse riding break that has been a firm favourite with our clients for years. We call it quite simply our Cambridgeshire ride. The riding centre is located on the border of Nene Valley Park which offers miles of exhilarating riding. The park stretches from Wansford to Peterborough, with 2,000 acres of lakes, woodlands and watermeadows. The emphasis here is very much on tailoring the break to your needs: a relaxing weekend in nature, gaining riding fitness or skills, confidence building for lapsed riders or beginners. Clients often come here to brush up their skills before heading off on a longer holiday.
In the picturesque Cotswolds Unicorn has a horse riding holiday that offers the very best in tuition courses for all levels, from complete beginners to international competitors - The Cotswolds Instructional Break. This is located at a family run farm nestled in beautiful Cotswold country. The superb facilities, horses and flexibility offer the rider a tailor made itinerary focusing in on individual needs and goals in a number of disciplines; dressage, show-jumping, cross-country and side-saddle. You will be matched with a suitable horse from their yard, many of which have competed at international level.
The Lake District in the county of Cumbria is home to England's highest mountain, the Lakes poets and the most stunning scenery. Here we offer The Lake District Short Break. This is the only centre in the UK where you can join a dedicated team and ride pure Clydesdale and Shire horses! Do not be fooled by the "gentle giant" image of these heavy horses, these beauties have a fluency of pace and great acceleration that will satisfy the most adventurous of riders. Yet for beginners they are kind and placid. For the more experienced rider, dispel the myth of the unresponsive plod, these guys can really motor! There is superb riding available on the farm fields & on the beach and the fell work demonstrates how sure footed they are. They can easily accommodate the heavier rider. All the horses are well schooled, fit, responsive and FUN ridden horses...we feel certain they will amaze you!! You can learn all about the care and history specific to the Clydesdale and Shire breeds as well as being taken for a ride by the most reliable of schoolmasters.
Staying in England, the South Downs has a more gentle beauty than the Lake District. Situated in the English counties of east Hamshire and West Sussex, the downs are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on our South Downs Short Break the horses' stables are situated on the southern slopes of Blackdown which is owned by the National Trust. For clients based in London why not take a short train or car journey to the Downs for a tranquil weekend escape. This is Jane Austen country - her home here is open to visitors. There's lovely flora and fana and the added bonus of a sea view ( about 8 miles away) from the top of the downs. Your hostess, Joyce, was an avid endurance rider who regularly competed so the horses are fit and responsive. She takes excellent care of her beautiful horses and it really shows; these fit, good-natured animals are her pride and joy and will give you a wonderful ride across the hills. There's English farmhouse accommodation and good home cooking with meat purchased from the local farmer and vegetables from the nearby market / local suppliers.
So there's no excuse not to escape from stresses and strains of life - just come on one of our excellent riding holiday short breaks in the UK - (England and Wales). Or maybe you have more time on your hands and can fit in a longer UK horseback break. Come and discover what makes Great Britain so great!
At Unicorn we group our holidays into several categories to help you find the rides that best suit your riding level and your requirements. Below we have listed the ride categories that you find on at least one horse riding holiday in the UK:
trail riding holidays
centre based horse riding holidays
horse riding short breaks
singles horse back holidays
riding holiday suitable for the heavier rider
horse riding holiday suitable for families
horseriding holidays with an element of tuition
horseback vacations for beginners and novice riders
equestrian holiday suitable for advanced and experienced riders
equestrian holidays for those who like to ride fast
Below is a list of European countries and regions where we have rides. Just click on a link to view the relevant web pages:
horse riding holidays Europe
horse riding holidays France
horse riding holidays Spain
horseback vacations Ireland
horse riding holidays Germany
horse riding holidays Portugal
horse riding holidays Greece
horse riding holidays Cyprus
horse riding holidays UK
horseback vacation Iceland
horse-riding holiday Turkey
horse riding holidays Sweden
horse riding holiday Finland
horseriding holiday Italy
horse riding holidays Eastern Europe
horseriding holidays Russia
horse riding holidayBulgaria
horse riding holidays Czech Republic
horse riding holidays Estonia
horse riding holiday Hungary
horseback vacation Poland
horse riding holidays Romania
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