Horse Riding Holidays MIDDLE EAST, FAR EAST, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND

The best of both worlds! Ride through lush forests and open scrub, then cool off with a gallop along miles of golden sands. Suitable for confident riders keen on long gallops. Beautiful accommodation.

• 2019: 2, 14, 25 Jan; 10, 24 Feb; 10, 24 March; 11, 25 April; 12, 26 May; 9, 24 Jun; 8, 25 Jul; 8, 22 Aug; 5, 22 Sept; 6, 20 Oct; 3, 17 Nov; 1, 15 Dec.

Horse riding in Tasmania in 3 unique locations: the beautiful Mersey Valley, Cradle Mountain in the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area and Bakers Beach (Narawntapu National Park). Taking in part of the 460km Tasmanian Trail, this 5-day break offers fast riding along white sandy beaches, plenty of wildlife from wombats to possums and comfortable accommodation at two different locations. Ideal for adventurous riders looking to explore this vast, beautiful island state.

• 2019: Any day start throughout the year. Closed in August and September.

A cultural adventure in the Himalayan mountains visiting ancient monasteries and meeting local people in the land of happiness. Staying in a variety of accommodations including hotels, farm houses and camping, this tour combines horse riding with trekking and sight-seeing to include all the best Bhutan has to offer.

• 2019: 18 May; 5 Oct; 18 Nov. Other dates available on request for 2+ riders

Unique cultural experience of the Shamalong Horse Race Festival and riding in the remote mountains with nomadic herders.

• 2019: 30 Jul - 13 Aug

Unique cultural experience of the Tagong Horse Race Festival and riding in the remote mountains with nomadic herders.

• 2019: 14 - 27 July

Short break riding holiday on Mawari horses through the Aravalli Desert and hills visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Fort.

• 2020: 12-17 Feb

Visit and stay in some of the finest Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan over the Christmas and New Year holidays. After a fantastic ride on Christmas Day you spend the night in a luxury tented camp with a bonfire under the stars, while the horses rest nearby.

The Marwari horses are bold, fit and fast, making them the perfect companions for your journey. Accommodation and service levels throughout this holiday are second to none, this is a real luxury experience. Many of the hotels are converted palaces and mansions, and even when camping in remote areas you can be sure of a hot shower and a comfortable bed every night.

• 2019: 21 December - 3 January 2020

Adventurous camping trail in Ladakh region of India at high altitiude in the foothills of the Himalayas, visiting remote monasteries. Suitable for adventurous beginners as the pace is slow.

• 2019: 28 July (Phyang Festival); 9 August (Taktok Festival)

Visit the colourful Naguar fair on horseback. Ride through Rajasthan on fine Mawari horses, for intermediate riders onwards.

• 2019: 3 February
• 2020: 22 January

See rural India from the back of warmblooded Marwari horses, stay in fine forts and palaces, visit colourful fairs and see the sights of Jaipur and Delhi. For those who like adventure with comfort.

• 2019: 26 October - 6 November; Agra Extension 07 - 08 Nov