UNICORN TRAILS FAMILY HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS

Horse riding holidays can provide a participatory experience for the whole family.

Some are suitable for children who are enthusiastic riders; some have children's programs while parents ride; some have many other activities for non riding family members and some provide tuition. Ranch holidays and safaris are firm favourites with families.

All the horse riding holidays we offer suitable for families are listed below:

Europe • 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, Chateau in France 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, 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, Canyon Trail Visit the best known sights in Iceland, the Geysir Hot Spring area and the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss riding in the traditional way with a herd of horses. Comfortable made up beds each night. • Iceland, Glacier Trail Adventure riding trip with splendid views of the glacier Langjökull and riding alongside the glacier fed lake Hvítárvatn with its floating icebergs. • Iceland, Northern Exposure Ride in the traditional way with a herd of Icelandic horses at all paces seeing volcanoes, beaches and geothermal pools. Adventure trip. • Iceland, Sheep Round up Autumn sheep herding is a tradition in Iceland and you feel really involved in the culture and history of this fascinating country by taking part in the round up of thousands of sheep. • Iceland, Volcano Trail Ride in the traditional way with a herd of Icelandic horses at all paces seeing volcanoes, beaches and geothermal pools. Adventure trip. • Ireland, Donegal Trail South - Unguided Unguided horse riding holiday. Follow directions at your own pace, comfortable B&B accomodation, luggage transported. • Ireland, Donegal Trail West - Unguided Ride along miles of glorious golden sands, cross rivers, through the forests and along the cliffs and admire the glorious countryside of mountains, lakes and green fields. Donegal is the wildest and most romantic of the Irish counties. • Ireland, Instruction in Ireland Lessons for all riding abilities: general, show-jumping, dressage, cross country. Excellent on site facilities, organised and comfortable. • 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, Saturnia Trek Ride your horse through the varied and impressive natural environment of Tuscany on a point to point camping trail. For a nature loving rider this horse riding holiday is a good way to get started in western riding too. • Italy, Show Jumping & Dressage 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. • Spain, Andalusian Mountain Retreat Beautiful finca in National Park, riding on well schooled Andalusians from beginner to experienced riders, comfortable accommodation, swimming pool. • Spain, Fiestas of Andalusia Beautiful finca in National Park, riding on well schooled Andalusians from beginner to experienced riders, comfortable accommodation, swimming pool. • Spain, Gourmet Wine Route Horse riding holiday in Castilla Spain. Explore the vineyards of Ribera Del Duero on Pure Spanish horses. Excellent hotels with much character & comfort. Dine in fine restaurants. Singles, families & heavier riders welcome. • Spain, Gredos Mountains Excellent horse riding holiday in Spain. Will appeal to riders interested in scenery and culture with comfortable hotels, good company and beautiful horses. Singles, familiers and heavier riders welcome. • 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, Ride to Jatar Week with mini trail to Jatar, horse riding trail to Jatar, Andalusian horses trail ride, trail riding in Andalucia • Spain, Roots of Castilla Horse riding holiday Spain. Explore spectacular scenery on magnificent horses, riding along routes taken by such Spanish heroes as El Cid in the times of the Moorish occupation. Families, singles & heavier riders welcome. • Spain, The Green Mountain Trail Ride Pure Spanish horses on this horse riding holiday in Castilla, Spain. This trail rides along the beautiful high peaks of Sierra de la Demanda. Spend a night in an ancient monastery. Families, singles, heavier riders & non riders welcome. • Sweden, Forest and Lakes Trail Ride through pristine natural forests and deserted lakes, real Swedish hospitality, includes some tuition in natural horsemanship. • UK, Lake District Trail A 70 mile point to point trail through the Lake District including gallop on the beach. Ride 6-7 hrs a day on safe forward-going cobs with comfortable B&B accommodation each night.	Eastern Europe • Czech Republic, Trail to Germany Trail from Czech to Germany, non riders can travel in horse drawn wagons or cycle. Step back in time and see a fast disappearing culture.
Africa • Botswana, Okavango Delta - Macatoo Camp Luxurious Big Game safari with excellent service levels. • Kenya, Amboseli Safari Set near Mount Kilimanjaro, off the beaten tourist track & on the doorstep of Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, this area is home to some of the biggest tusking elephant alive in Africa today. • Kenya, Chyulu Mobile Safari Set near Mount Kilimanjaro, a specialist game tracking horseback safari led by very knowledgeable and fun guides. This is suited to riders interested in acquiring an indepth knowledge of African mammals, who are fit and adventurous. • Mozambique, Paradise Beach Week Magical beach riding in Africa's hottest new destination. All levels. • South Africa, Ants Reserve This is a 5 star horseriding holiday in the African bush. Here you will enjoy full service luxury in the beautiful accommodation where tailormade itineraries are the order of the day. Fantastic horses and riding to suit all levels. • 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 with Hot Spring Mini Trail Enjoy a riding holiday in a working coffee estate combined with a short horseback safari to the Hot Springs. Wildlife like kudus, gazelles, and crocodiles occupies the lush vegetation and indigenous palm trees surrounding the springs. Colourful bird life abounds. • Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Safari Trail Big 5 Safari in Tanzania for experienced riders at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. • Tanzania, Migration Safari Trail Ride with the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebra. Adventurous safari with luxurious camping for experienced riders.	North America • Canada, Quebec Gastronomy Week A flexible, family orientated centre-based horse-riding holiday in the picturesque Appalachian mountains of eastern Canada. • USA, Arizona, Tanque Verde Ranch This is one of America's old time cattle and guest ranches, a 4 star quality luxurious outpost of the Old West. Close enoughto the Grand Canyon for a visit. • USA, Arizona, Tucson Ranch All round cattle ranch with good riding & facilities and warm welcome. Open September to June with great winter sun. • 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, 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, Moose Ranch Beautiful setting, log cabins, barrel racing, quarter horses, fishing and wildlife. A first class ranch with something for all abilities.
Latin America • 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, Chile to Argentina - Across the Andes The ultimate challenge - cross the High Andes along the remote historic route. For the tough and fit only. • 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.	And Beyond • Indonesia, Bali Relaxing hotel holiday with 2 hours riding daily for all abilities, sunset rides, rice field exploration, tuition and dressage.

Horse Riding Holidays that welcome Families and Children

Choosing rides from our huge range of horse riding holidays can be a challenge in itself and you may find yourself going into overload with all these fabulous holidays, but we can help you to narrow down your choice. You may already know which regions and countries you are interested in. However check out our ride category selector. Here you can look for rides by the following categories:

. beach riding holidays
. ranch riding holidays
. horse back safaris
. our premier selection
. family friendly horseback holidays
. singles riding holidays
. advanced riders
. horse holidays with tuition (dressage, polo, jumping)
. adventure riding holidays
. health and lifestyle riding breaks
. riding holidays for beginners
. fast riding
. desert riding
. mountain trekking
. centre based riding holidays
. trail rides
. unguided horse holidays
. holidays that can incorporate non-riders
. western style riding
. natural horsemanship holidays
. riding holidays with camping
. Christmas & New Year riding holidays
. winter sun horse holidays
. short riding breaks
. holidays suitable for the heavier rider
. cattle drives
. horseriding holidays in Eastern Europe

So as you can see there is something for everyone. WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

Don't forget we can always arrange an extension to the riding element of you holiday. You may like us to suggest something or perhaps you have your own ideas. Whether it's time to relax on a beautiful beach, go white water rafting, take a cruise around the magical Galapagos Islands or a see the sights in a city stopover we will be delighted to make the arrangements for you.

Unicorn Trails is very proud to have rides all over the world. Here is a list of the countries we ride in. To see the relevant web page and learn more the country and our rides there, just click on the link:

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