A horse riding holiday in the mountains has many unique qualities that make these rides so special; panoramic views, ever changing scenery, challenging and diverse terrain and great diversity of pace.
Riding in the mountains can be enjoyed by novice riders who are reasonably fit and well balanced. As the pace can be slow, trust in your horse and confidence is more important on those rides than technical riding ability. However on other rides, the time needs to be made up on the open terrain and the pace really picks up, making riding experience a prerequisite.
A large variation in comfort at night is also found: from charming guest houses, to primitive camping in remote and inaccessible places where all equipment is carried on pack animals.
A ride on good horses exploring the high mountains of central Bulgaria with a focus on nature.
Head to the Rhodope Mountains, one of Europe's most biodiverse areas and explore the scenery on forward-going, responsive horses. Adventurous mountain riding with plenty of trots and canters and great opportunities to explore the region's nature, wildlife, history and culture along the way.
This exciting and fast-paced trail takes in three mountain ranges – Plana, Verila and Rila. Thrilling riding on board superb trail horses with an experienced guide, this trail is ideal for nature-loving intermediate riders.
Ride the Continental divide between Alberta and British Columbia in Canada on this 8-day trail. Travel high into the Canadian Rockies while supplies are transported by horse-drawn wagon through the valleys, leaving the riders free to pick up the pace between passes. Camping out in the wilderness, this is one for adventurous riders who want to get off the beaten track and explore this wildlife-filled region and not only at a walk.
Experience Canada's wild west on this working guest ranch at the foot of the Coast Mountains in western Canada. Guests can relax and get away from modern life in this uninhabited landscape, riding out in small groups aboard quality horses. Non-riders can relax in the hot tub, go fishing or even try their hand at gold panning in the creek that runs through the ranch. This destination offers the tranquility of a remote location, comfortable accommodation and riding for all levels.
Journey to the Muskwa-Kechika in the northern part of British Columbia's Rocky Mountains and join a full-on wilderness expedition into this remote region. In 2020, the expedition will leave the Alaska Highway in mid-June at Mile 172 and emerge near Mile 400 in mid-September, with riders joining for 2 week jaunts along the way.
This is remote wilderness riding, as wild as it gets. Participants do not need to be experienced horse-riders but must be physically fit and able to cope with up to ten hours riding along river valleys, alpine ridges, and high mountain passes.
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 your knowledgeable guides.
Overnight in canvas tents out in the wilderness, this ride gets you really close to nature.
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