Horseback Riding Holidays in GEORGIA

Georgia is a country steeped in thousands of years of history and is the crossroad of Europe and Asia. It is a mountainous country situated almost entirely in the South Caucasus Mountains and is bordered by Russia to the north, Iran and Turkey to the south, the Black Sea to the west and the Caspian Sea to the east.  The area boasts stunning mountain landscapes, exceptional hospitality, delicious cuisine and has a long history of winemaking.    

Its capital city, Tbilisi, is a vibrant town steeped in history.  Its dramatic valley setting, picturesque Old Town, eclectic architecture and superb eating and drinking opportunities, have led to Tbilisi’s vibrance.  It has become the beating heart of Georgia and is today, home to more than one in three of its citizens. 

Horse Riding in Georgia
Horses are an important part of history and culture in the Tusheti mountains.  Traditional Tushetain horses are calm, clever and strong and can carry cargo of over 100kg for several days needing little water.  These horses are still primarily used for working - gathering sheep flocks, carrying wool, cheeses or other produce up and down the mountains. There are still very few roads in Tusheti and so horses remain the fastest and most comfortable way to travel. Traditionally the Tush people herd their horses from the mountains at the end of the summer and drive them down the mountains to the lower valleys to the winter grazing and then back again in the spring. 

Our riding trails in this area take you through a paradise of pine-covered mountains, deep valleys and down into the flower filled meadows and vineyards of the Vashlovani National park. The Tush people are traditionally nomadic spending their summers in the high mountains and their winters in the valleys. Our autumn horse drive offers a fantastic insight into the Tush people and the Georgian culture and enables you to take part in this very traditional event.