Horse Riding Holidays in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Welcome to the New World. Before Christopher Columbus arrived, the indigenous Taínos lived on the island know as Hispaniola half of which is now occupied by the Dominican Republic. Taínos literally means "Happy People" and this joy and lust for life still permeates this Carribean paradise. The hospitality of the local Dominican people is as warm as the tropical weather and they will share their rich culture and fascinating history with pride with riders from across the pond!

Santo Domingo, the capital, is where the latin rhythms of the country collide. The soundtrack of the "La Capita" – domino pieces slapped on tables, horns from chaotic traffic, merengue and bachata blasting from corner colmados – is most intense. Santo Domingo is a vibrant beating, culture laden heart that fuels the entire country.

Puerto Plata, once a favourite pirate haunt and now popular with vacationers throughout the world, forms a natural harbour on the Silver Coast to the north of the Dominican Republic. This is one of the only places in the world where amber occurs naturally and was said to be the inspiration for Spielberg's "Jurassic Park". The Dominican Republic is also a top destination for watersports enthusiasts (especially windsurfers, body borders, surfers and kite surfers). It is also a golfers paradise, Dorada Golf Club on Playa Dorado or the Grande Golf Course on Playa Grande are two of the finest golf courses in the world.

Away from the bustle of city life time in the Dominican Republic has almost stood still. The country boasts some of the most incredible natural scenery anywhere in the world, perfect for you to enjoy your holiday with your horse. It has five mountain ranges, including the majestic Baoruco Mountain Range - part of which forms the stunning Sierra de Bahoruco National Park - in the south of the country, countless rivers (at some 296 kilometres long The Yaque del Norte is the most significant river in the Dominican Republic and perfect for white water rafting!), spectacular waterfalls, sweeping valleys and lucious sugar cane plantations. 

And all this surrounded on three sides by pristine golden beaches and crystal turquoise seas! On our riding holiday in the Dominican Republic you can swim with your horse in the waters, gallop along the beaches and through the surf and meander through villages and terrain few foreigners have the good fortune to experience.

Your days in the saddle can be rounded off with a delicious meal of freshly caught fish, grilled on the beach, perhaps a cool locally produced rum or even a world famous Dominican cigar! The perfect end to a perfect day, one of many we hope on this holiday of a lifetime.