NON RIDER

Learn to ride on the sunny island of Crete. Available all year, comfortable hotel, beautiful scenery

• 2020: Available throughout the year except 13 Jan to 14 Feb and when Guided Lasithi Trail is running (High Season: 22 March - 1 November and 14 December - 10 January 2021).
• Hotel and Stables closed 13 Jan - 14 Feb 2020

Daily different outrides, based in a 4 star hotel set in the peaceful mountain retreat, not far from the coast. Excellent riding from novice riders onwards.

• 2020 Available 1 Jan to 1 July & 1 Sep to 31 Dec except when the Lassithi Trail is running (High Season 22 March - 1 November and 14 December to 10 January 2021)
• Hotel & Stables closed 13 Jan to 14 Feb

Great value family getaway on the beautiful island of Crete with easy access to the beach and riding in the cooler hours.

• 2020: Available from 14 June - 6 Sept except when Guided Lasithi Trail is running.

A luxury break in Ireland with over a thousand acres of rolling hills, parkland and lakes to explore on horseback. Tuition for all levels, clinics by top competition riders and 300 cross country jumps are part of a top-quality range of facilities. Accommodation is in the four-star Lodge with it’s own bar and restaurant, and spa.

• All year round on request from 1st January - 18th December 2020.

 The West Coast Trail explores the unspoilt coastline, sandy beaches, deserted islands, mountains and forests of this most beautiful area of Western Ireland. The riding is suitable for riders of intermediate ability.

• 2020: Every Sunday from 3 May to 13 September

An excellent horse riding holiday discovering the diversity on offer in Israel. This trip includes riding both in the Negev desert in the south and around the Sea of Galilee in the north as well as a visit to the Old City of Jerusalem which is host to some of the most important historical and spiritual sites in the world. Riding is usually fast-past but can be adapted to accommodate other levels of riders. Accommodation is in comfortable cabins on the farms.

• 2020: Available all year on request excluding July and August.

Top class horses, luxuriously renovated traditional accommodation and the best of Italian cooking, warmth and hospitality make for an unforgettable experience.

• 2020: Mar 15, 29; Apr 19; May 3, 10; Oct 4; Nov 8.
• 2020 Palio Week: Jun 28 - Jul 4.
• Other dates available on request.

Situated in a peaceful, picturesque valley in the heart of Chianti and within easy reach of Florence, this holiday combines riding through classical Tuscan countryside with empathetic instruction and offers riding for all levels of rider from beginner onwards at their own level.

• 2020: Saturday departures (Low Season - 14 Mar to 4 Apr; 31 Oct to 14 Nov; Mid Season: 18 Apr to 23 May; High Season: 4 Apr to 18 Apr, 23 May to 31 Oct, 26 Dec to 7 Jan 2021)

Small family based hotel with many non riding activities at your doorstep. Offers lessons, half or full day trail  star rides and 2 weeklong point to point trails, all returning to same accommodation each night.

• 2020 Discovery week/Star rides: Saturdays from Apr 3 to Oct 31 (High Season: Aug 8-21. Mid Season: May 21 - Aug 7; Aug 22 - Sept 10. Low Season: Apr 3 - May 20; Sept 11 - Oct 31).
• 2020 Trail to the Sea: Apr 14; Sept 26; Oct 10
• 2020 Maremma Trail: May 5, 9; Sept 12, 19.

Great riding for all abilities and lots for non-riders at this enchanting 17th century castle; immerse yourself in the peaceful Italian countryside and stay in the carefully restored farmhouse. There are lessons available as well as riding with an onsite spa for relaxing treatments to help you recover. 

• 2020: from end of March to beginning of November. Week-long programmes start on Saturdays, weekend programmes start on Thursdays, mid-week programmes start on Sundays. High Season is 18 Jun to 16 Sept, This can be flexible - please ask your travel advisor.