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UNICORN TRAILS WESTERN RIDING HOLIDAYS

Western riding holidays are a very popular choice for beginners and experienced riders alike.

Western is a very relaxed style of riding, easy to learn and no previous experience is necessary. Sometimes beginner riders can feel a bit more at ease and secure in the western saddle, and some more experienced riders prefer it.

Western style riding is normally done on ranch holidays and we also have an increasing number of riding holidays where a western saddles and western style riding are utulized.

The Western style riding holidays we offer are listed below. 

France, Western Ranch
A cattle ranch in unspoilt countryside with western tuition for intermediate riders onwards. Also varied riding out.
Germany, Castles of the Rhine
A must see part of Germany, beautiful landscapes and castles, fun point to point trail with comfortable accommodation, good food and substantial horses.
Germany, Red Wine Route
Explore the Ahr red wine region of Germany on horseback - good food, wines and accommdation. Substantial quality horses ridden in Western style at all paces.
Germany, Vulkan Trail
Fun trail with very good accommodation and an emphasis on food/beer/wine. Quality horses ridden in Western style at all paces.
Italy, Etruscan Trekking
Enjoy a trail through the beautiful Tuscan countryside, with well organised camps or Agrotourism B&Bs along the way. Excellent horses ridden in Western tack and exceptional food and wine await you.
Italy, Maremma Park Trek
From the hilltops through the vinyards to the sea, every day is different on this wonderful A to B point-to-point trail. Fantastic horses ridden in Western tack and exceptional food and wine await you.
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, Val d'Orcia Trail
Ride along mountain trails, field roads, Etruscan cavern roads, river beds and lake shores on this superb fully-supported camping trail. Fantastic horses riding in Western tack and exceptional food and wine.
Italy, Western Tuition
Welcoming riding centre specialising in western riding and trekking including courses and instruction in Tuscany, Italy.
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.
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.
Canada, Autumn Highlights Trail
Indian summer landscapes clothed in blazing colour, a palette of crimson and gold. Responsive appaloosas and quarter horses, suitable for non riders too.
Canada, Quebec Gastronomy Week
A flexible, family orientated centre-based horse-riding holiday in the picturesque Appalachian mountains of eastern Canada.
Canada, Wilderness Pack Trips
Pack trips through the Canadian Rockies - the real deal with awe-inspiring scenery and remote camp sites.
USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon Winter Pastures
Vehicle supported camping trip in an emblematic part of the USA. Great riding for intermediate riders onwards.
USA, Arizona, Navajoland Trail
Cross three distinct portions of the Navajo Indian Reservation on this authentic camping trail. This ride is for people who are willing to forego creature comforts to become immersed in the unique culture and dramatic landscape of Navajoland.
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, 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, Utah, Three Park Spectacular
Camping trail through the Southwest's most amazing geological formations encompassing Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon and the Grand Canyon. Challenging riding on quality quarter horses.
USA, Wyoming, Bitteroot Ranch
A working ranch as well as a 'dude ranch'. You will have frequent opportunities to help drive cattle, which graze in the adjacent national forest during the summer. Many of the horses enjoy cutting & driving cows & you will get the feel of this traditional western way of life -still very much alive at this ranch.
USA, Wyoming, Moose Ranch
Beautiful setting, log cabins, barrel racing, quarter horses, fishing and wildlife. A first class ranch with something for all abilities.
Brazil, Pantanal Wildlife Tour
Ride from one fazenda to another, from the low pantanal to the high pantanal with one overight camping included en route. Wildlife, cultural and riding highlights.
Brazil, Santa Catarina Trail
Trail from one fazenda to another in the cattle farming backcountry of Brazil. Superb riding at all paces 5.500 ft surrounded by outstanding ever-changing scenery. Why not treat yourself to the Christmas Ride?
Mexico, Copper Canyon Trail
Adventurous trail through the remote Sierra Madre and canyons of Urique, Batopilas and Sinforosa, meeting the Tarahumara Indians en route.
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.

Horse Riding Holidays - Western Style

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
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
horse back safaris
our premier selection
family friendly horseback holidays 
singles riding holidays
advanced riders
horse holidays with tuition (dressage, polo, jumping)
riding holidays for beginners 
fast riding

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:

Europe:
   Riding Holiday Cyprus
   Horse  Holidays Finland
   Horse Holidays France
   Horse Riding Holidays Greece
   Horse Riding Holidays Iceland
   Horse Riding Vacations Ireland
   Horse Riding Holidays Italy
   Horse Riding Holidays Portugal
   Horse Riding Holidays Spain
   Horseback Holidays Sweden
   Equestrian Holidays Turkey
   Horse Riding Holidays UK
   Equine Riding Holiday GB
   Horse Riding  Holidays England
   Horse Riding  Holidays Wales
   Horse Riding Holiday Germany

Africa:
  Horse Riding Holidays Botswana
  Horseback safaris Botswana
  Horse back holidays Ethiopia
  Horse Riding Holidays Kenya
  Horseriding vacations Madagascar
  Riding Morocco
  Horse Holidays Mozambique
  Horse Riding Holidays Namibia
  Horse Riding Holidays South Africa
  Safaris on horseback South Africa
  Riding Holidays Tanzania
  Equestrian vacations Tunisia
  Horse Riding Holidays Egypt

North America:
  Horse Riding Holidays Canada
  Horse Riding Holidays USA
  Horse Riding Holidays United States of America

South America  & Central America ( Latin America):
  Horse Riding Holidays Argentina
  Riding Holidays Brazil
  Horse Riding Holidays Chile
  Horse Holidays Costa Rica
  Horseback Holidays Ecuador
  Equestrian Holidays Mexico
  Horse back Hoildays Peru
  Horse Riding Holiday Uruguay

Eastern Europe:
  Horseback Riding Holidays Bulgaria
  Riding Holidays Czech Republic
  Horse back Holidays Estonia
  Horse Holidays Hungary
  Riding Holidays Poland
  Horse Riding Romania
  Equine Riding Holidays Russia

Far East, India, Australasia, Middle East:
  Horseback Riding Holiday Australia
  Horse Riding Holidays China
  Horse Riding Holidays India
  Horse Riding Indonesia
  Horse Riding Holiday Jordan
  Horse back Holiday Kazakstan
  Horse back Holiday Krgyzstan
  Horse Riding Holiday Mongolia
  Horse Riding Holiday New Zealand

To create great photobooks of your riding holidays click the link below. They're really easy to make and look superb. We're great fans and have our personal "travelogue" books. We even have mugs of ourselves riding in various spots around the world!


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