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Horse riding holidays can provide a participatory experience for the whole family.
Features include:
- riding suitable for children who are enthusiastic riders;
- separate children's riding programs while parents ride;
- swimming pool and/or many other children's activities;
- activities for other non-riding family members
- child appropriate meal times
- babysitting facilities
- tuition for children or other beginners in the family
Ranch holidays and safaris are firm favourites with families.
We have a large selection and the horse riding holidays we offer suitable for families are listed below:
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10% Discount on all departures for the 2025/2026 season! Special only applies to new bookings received before 30 April 2025.
This ride allows you to explore the wild expanses of Banff, while providing lodge accommodation. Ideal for all levels of rider wanting to expereince the glory of Banff and not keen on "roughing it" on a camping trip.
Experience Canada's wild west on this working guest ranch at the foot of the Coast Mountains in western Canada. Relax and get away from modern life in this uninhabited landscape, riding out for 2 to 3 hours a day, in small groups aboard quality horses. There are plenty of activities to keep non-riders busy. This destination offers the tranquillity of a remote location, comfortable accommodation and riding for all levels.
10% Discount on all departures for the 2025/2026 season! Special only applies to new bookings received before 30 April 2025.
Explore the backcountry of Banff National Park on this horse riding holiday with comfortable lodge accommodation. Sure-footed horses take riders of any level through the wilderness around Bow River and up in to the mountains, with gourmet food, a crackling fire and comfortable beds each night.
An immersive nature experience, travelling on horseback through the Canadian wilderness and exploring the fauna and flora living there. Learn the instincts and habits of an abundance of wildlife including bears, eagles, mountain goats, moose, cougars and wolves from the knowledgeable guides.
While on the trail, accommodation is in canvas tents out in the wilderness, this trip gets riders really close to nature.
Explore the wilderness of Canada with expert trackers and assist with conservation efforts from this family friendly dude ranch. Staying on-site each night, trails into the nearby mountains are home to all sorts of special native species. This is also ideal for non-riding partners who can participate in wildlife treks or other activities on the ranch.
Explore the scenery and traditional way of life of Colombia's central coffee district. Based with a 3 day mini trail, riding to the top of the mountains with spectacular views over valleys, jungle, mountain rivers and a patchwork of coffee farms. Comfortable ensuite accommodation, hot showers and fresh, wholesome food and excellent coffee! Intermediate riders onwards, other abilities by arrangement.
Experience authentic Costa Rican riding in Guanacaste's north, known for its Criollo horse breeding tradition. Join local riders for lively fiestas from November to July. Stay in stylish apartments and bond with beloved ranch-bred horses.
7d / 6n / 5 riding lessons 10% discount for all 2025 bookings
A relaxing retreat with a welcoming and enthusiastic host, learning classical Baroque style dressage or Natural Horsemanship, or a blend of both, plus a selection of other activities and tours, based at an organic self sufficient farm on a remote hilltop.
Historical Hacienda set in the Andean Mountains surrounded by snow capped volcanoes, riding for all abilities, including non-riders.
Head to Hurghada in eastern Egypt for year-round sun and fantastic beach and desert riding on spirited Arab horses. The ideal break for families or riders who are travelling with non-riding companions, this destination offers luxury 5-star hotel accommodation alongside resort activities, camel riding, boat trips and 3-hours horse riding per day.
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