UNICORN TRAILS CENTRE BASED RIDING HOLIDAYS
Centre based riding holidays are spent in one location, riding out in different directions each day and returning to the same accommodation each night.
This type of holiday is a great choice for someone who is worried about their riding fitness or wants fewer hours riding. Another advantage of being centre based is not having to ride every day of the holiday, so you can take a break to relax or explore the local area. This makes it ideal for non riders too. They can participate in more aspects of the holiday as often there are more activities on offer than just riding.
Hours in the saddle vary and often you can book more riding on site.
Below are the based rides that we offer:
• Cyprus, Drapia Farm
Explore the spectacular mountains and sunlit olive groves on horseback or learn to ride. Relax on the beach with non-riding companions.
• France, Relaxed Dordogne
Ride out morning and evening into the beautiful surrounding countryside, returning to enjoy a swim in the pool or explore the region in between rides. Excellent regional cuisine is served here.
• France, SB Carcassonne Pyrenean Short Break
Situated in the rugged countryside near the Spanish border this ride offers a chance to see a beautiful, mountainous area redolent of history and enjoy rural France and the hospitality and food of its inhabitants.
• France, SB Chateau in France
A beautiful French chateau with excellent food in a traditional area. Horse riding for all abilities and ages as well as tuition to cross country level and riding out.
• Greece, Beginners Riding Course, Crete
Learn to ride on the sunny island of Crete. Available all year, comfortable hotel, beautiful scenery
• Greece, Kephalonia Riding Week
Beautiful Kephalonia Island, riding for all abilities and the chance to swim with your horse.
• Greece, Kephalonia Riding Week with 2 Day Trail
Swim with your horse in the Medditerranean Sea. All abilities.
• Greece, Sun and Riding, Crete
Great value family getaway on the beautiful island of Crete. Available in July and August.
• Greece, Village Rides, Crete
Daily differnt outride, based in a 4 star hotel set in the peaceful mountain retreat not far from the coast. Excellent riding from novice riders onwards.
• Iceland, SB Hot Springs And Waterfalls Short Break
A great introduction to trail riding in Iceland with moderate riding hours and comfortable farm accommodation.
• Iceland, SB Northern Lights Short Break
Great riding in the wilderness outside of Reykjavik, a chance to spot the illusive Northern Lights and enjoy the legendary nightlife of Iceland's capital.
• Ireland, Instruction in Ireland
Lessons for all riding abilities: general, show-jumping, dressage, cross country. Excellent on site facilities, organised and comfortable.
• Ireland, SB Castle Leslie
Superb accommodation, top class riding for all levels, a great luxury break.
• Italy, Heart of Tuscany
Quality instruction for beginners and dressage riding. Instructors are very well qualified and work with calm, patience and real passion. Very nice accommodation.
• Italy, SB Sardinian Country and Sea
Boutique style accommodation, intimate and friendly.Tuition and riding out for all levels, families welcome.
• Italy, SB Sardinian Country Retreat
Boutique style accommodation, intimate and friendly. Tuition and riding out for all levels, families welcome.
• Italy, Show Jumping Combo
A special Show Jumping tuition and trail riding combination at an excellent riding centre in Umbria with lessons by a trained FISE instructor teaching show jumping and dressage.
• Italy, Taste of Trekking & Western Tuition
Welcoming riding centre specialising in western riding and trekking including courses and instruction in Tuscany, Italy.
• Italy, Umbrian Adventure
Set in unspoilt countryside, surrounded by woodland, overlooking mountains and valleys on all sides. This ride caters for everyone. The summer itinerary involves an optional nights camping by Roman Ruins.
• Portugal, Alentejo Dressage
A first class ride offering dressage tuition and trail riding on impeccably schooled Lusitanos with pousada accommodation.
• Portugal, Western Style Algarve
Western Ranch in good rugged riding country in the beautiful Algarve. Western schooled horses trained using natural horsemanship, tuition on the trail.
• Spain, Catalan Based with Mini Trail
Comfortable accommodation, daily return to inn, varied scenery, ride to medieval villages, swim in river pools, enjoy tapas and catalan cuisine, visit Girona old city. Massage available on site & swimming pool.
• Spain, Dressage in Majorca
Horseback holiday in Mallorca, Spain. Dressage lessons and hacking out over this beautiful island. Spa with many different treatments. Why not come for some Winter Sun.
• Spain, Fiestas of Andalusia
Beautiful finca in National Park, riding on well schooled Andalusians from beginner to experienced riders, comfortable accommodation, swimming pool.
• Spain, Forest and Beach, Andalusia
Superb horse riding holiday in Spain. Traditional finca. Ride on unspoilt beaches & through natural forests. Non riders accommodated. Why not come for Christmas & New Year!
• Spain, Majorca, Beach and Forest
Horse riding holiday in Mallorca, Spain. Lovely finca dedicated to the world of horses. On-site Spa. Trail rides to explore the island. Families and singles welcome.
• Spain, SB Andalusian Mountain Retreat
Beautiful finca in National Park, riding on well schooled Andalusians from beginner to experienced riders, comfortable accommodation, swimming pool.
• Spain, SB Catalan Short Break
Great riding for competent riders on lively Andalusians and crosses. Beautiful 11th century farmhouse with swimming pool and massages! Round off the day with Catalan cuisine and fine wines.
• Sweden, Forest and Lakes
Ride through pristine natural forests and deserted lakes, real Swedish hospitality, includes some tuition in natural horsemanship.
• Sweden, SB Winter Wonderland Short Break
Based stay in the wild and remote north of Sweden, land of the Sami people. Ride icelandic horses, enjoy dog sledging, snow mobiling, ice fidhing and reindeer lassoing.
• Sweden, Winter Wonderland
Based stay in the wild and remote north of Sweden, land of the Sami people. Ride icelandic horses, enjoy dog sledging, snow mobiling, ice fidhing and reindeer lassoing.
• UK, SB Cambridgeshire
The perfect place to prepare for your horse riding adventure. Learn in the security of a school or brush up your hacking skills for an exciting ride abroad.
| • Bulgaria, Rhodopes Based Stay
Fast and good riding in the unspoilt Rhodopes Mountains in rustic country hotel. Cultural tour for fit riders.
• Romania, Transylvania Week
Relaxed riding, unspoilt nature and a warm welcome. Ride on Lipizzaner horses.
| • Botswana, Makgadikgadi and Okavango Canoe Safari
Overall Botswana adventure itinerary with canoing in the Okavango Delta, riding in the vast Makgadikgadi Pans as well as Thamalakane bush, a full service safari. Interact with meercats.
• Botswana, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Off the beaten track adventure riding in the vast Makgadikgadi Pans as well as Thamalakane bush, a full service safari. Interact with meercats.
• Botswana, Okavango Delta - Macatoo Camp
Luxurious Big Game safari with excellent service levels.
• Botswana, Okavango Delta with PJ & Barney
Arguably the best ride in the world for good riders. Frequent big game sightings, fantastic riding on an unbeatable team of horses, luxury accommodation.
• Egypt, Palms and Pyramids
Ride out on Egyptian Arab horses through the desert amongst the pyramids and palm trees. Stay in a comfortable local hotel and enjoy the culture and scenery.
• Egypt, Summer Palms and Pyramids
Ride out on Egyptian Arab horses through the desert amongst the pyramids and palm trees. Stay in a comfortable local hotel and enjoy the culture and scenery.
• Morocco, SB Atlas Mountain Eco Lodge
Enjoy all that the Atlas Mountains have to offer on this relaxing short break. Ride out every day in a different direction and return to the comforts of the eco lodge.
• Mozambique, Paradise Beach Week
Magical beach riding in Africa's hottest new destination. All levels.
• Namibia, Private Game Lodge
Luxurious private game lodge with fast riding on Arab and X horses with, ideal destination for groups of mixed riders and non riders.
• South Africa, Big 5 Combo
All the excitement of the Big 5 and excellent riding in Botswana and South Africa for experienced riders.
• South Africa, Dinaka Luxury Safari
Riding safari in South Africa for "lovers of comfort" and those who want a guaranteed game viewing experience. Species include rhino, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, leopard, ostrich and two species of zebra, eland, sable, steenbok and springbuck.
• South Africa, Horizon Ranch
All round fun riding holiday with non dangerous game viewing, tuition in jumping, cross country and cattle work, superb selection of horses. Everyone will enjoy this one!
• South Africa, Zululand Private Game Reserve
Situated in the rolling hills of KwaZuluNatal province this five star lodge offers beautiful Arab horses, magnificent accommodation and excellent food. Plentiful plains game on the reserve. Suitable for beginners.
• Tanzania, Coffee Farm Stay
Stay on a coffee Farm and observe life in Tanzania with some great riding tailored to suit most abilities.
| • Canada, Alberta Working Ranch
Set at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Canada this small working cattle ranch is the real thing. On 2 week programmes guests will experience cattle work and learn the basic techniques of working cattle and ranch roping.
• USA, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Ranch
On the continental divide, 100 miles west of Denver, every ride from this ranch has a view to write home about. Excellent riding and lots of fun team penning the cattle each week.
• USA, Montana, Bridger Ranch
If you are interested in improving your riding skills, especially western and horsemanship, this is the place to come with regular clinics organised throughout the year and one day or more a week set aside for natural horsemanship clinics on demand. Cattle work is also done for all the neighbouring ranches.
• USA, Montana, Sunrise Ranch
Set at 7000 ft and surrounded by 2 million acres of wilderness. Family run & offers a great children's program for all ages as well as having adult only weeks. Close enough to visit Yellowstone & Old Faithful.
• USA, Wyoming Working Ranch
Real family run working cattle ranch suitable for beginner onwards, hot tub, twin rooms and shared bathrooms. Genuine hospitality, good range of horses, max of 8 guests each week.
• USA, Wyoming, Moose Ranch
Beautiful setting, log cabins, barrel racing, quarter horses, fishing and wildlife. A first class ranch with something for all abilities.
| • Argentina, Bellstone Ride
Start & finish at an exclusive & very secluded 6,000-acre working cattle farm that has been in the same Anglo-Argentine family for 4 generations. The estancia is 3,000 ft up between Pampas and the Andes
• Argentina, Estancia Huechahue in Patagonia
A 15 000 acre self sufficient working ranch in northern Patagonia. Ride out each day where the mighty Andes rise up behind you, or ride into the neighbouring Indian reservation. Look out for wildlife of the area, especially condors.
• Argentina, Estancia Los Potreros
Working cattle estancia near Cordoba, Argentina. Ride with gauchos and experience Argentine hospitality, lovely accommodation and learn to play polo. All levels.
• Argentina, Polo week
A week dedicated to learning to play polo on a working cattle estancia.Ride with gauchos and experience Argentine hospitality, lovely accommodation.
• Chile, Estancia Ride Patagonia
Overnight lodging on comfortable estancias surrounding the Torres Del Paine National Park, exciting riding in the park - wild glaciers and iceberg-filled lakes - and riding with the gauchos on their cattle ranches.
• Chile, Luxury Patagonia Lodge Retreat
Luxury accommodation, remote Andean mountain region, home bred horses, natural horsemanship, all riding abilities, world class fly fishing on site
• Ecuador, Hacienda Stay
A warm welcome awaits you at this exclusive Hacienda, from where you can ride out and enjoy the beauty and diversity of the Ecuadorian countryside.
• Mexico, Las Cavalcades
Charming hosts, beautiful accommodation, elegant horses, fine food and plentiful cocktails.
• Mexico, Relaxed Cavalcades
This more relaxed programme will appeal to those looking to unwind in a beautiful location whilst also enjoying riding out. A less energetic programme allows you to rejuvinate at this stunningly located finca.
| • Australia, Bush and Beach New South Wales
The best of both worlds! Ride through lush forests and open scrub, then cool off with a gallop along miles of golden sands.
• Indonesia, Bali
Relaxing hotel holiday with 2 hours riding daily for all abilities, sunset rides, rice field exploration, tuition and dressage.
• New Zealand, Warrior Trail
Enjoy a cultural and historical ride following ancient Maori warrior trails through coastal bush and high country. Swimming with your horse is a highlight!
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Unicorn Trails
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