Training and introductory to the endurance which allows you to discover this equestrian discipline. The objective is to give you an overview of the techniques and knowledge necessary for its practice. This program will allow you to: • Explore the region on numerous guided trail rides with an experienced local guide who knows the region well. • Improve your skills: the trainee receives personalized advice from our guides during outdoor exercises (such as trotting in the mountains, mastering gaits on the beach) or occasionally during arena courses. The intern is immersed in ranch life and can participate in the various tasks that make up the daily life of a passionate horseman. These training sessions are intended for riders who are comfortable in all three gaits and have…
A horseback ride in Moroccofor experienced riders who are used to riding on all types of terrain in good physical condition. Many paces are on the program, on average 5 hours of riding per day. Some trails and paths require riders to dismount to help their horse in difficult passages with significant elevation changes. This trail ride includes passages on the beach, their duration as well as the pace used are nevertheless dependent on the tide. You ride trained horses in good physical condition with suitable, high-end equipment. A comfortable ride with a selection of hotels and guesthouses, this ride is an immersion into deep and authentic Morocco, far from the classic tourist routes. Different landscapes every day: Deserts of rocks (reg), sand (erg) and dunes; you cross numerous oases…
Near Tombstone, stay and horseback ride on an authentic Wild West ranch. Superb horseback riding until sunset, through superb landscapes with the coyote howls. Here, your Wild West dreams come true ! The program includes unlimited rides, open-air movie nights, live country music around the fire, western shows in the saloon with international artists, stagecoach rides, pool parties. .. Horseback riding is accompanied by cowgirls and cowboys, who will explain nature and local history to you. Accommodation is offered in comfortable rooms decorated with a “Wild West” theme. An authentic western saloon, for your evening entertainment. Tours are also offered to the Dragoon Mountains or Tombstone, saloons, stores, Old Tucson movie studios, the Tucson Desert Museum, and the mining town of Old…
This ranch immerses you in the USA Far West. A 3,000 acres ranch at the foot of the beautiful, rugged Tucson Mountains, adjacent to Saguaro National Park. The ranch hospitality pairs perfectly with the comfort of an upscale resort. You will enjoy your equestrian stay with friendly cowboys and cowgirls, excellent horses, beautiful landscapes. This is a cattle ranch: Longhorns ! Whether you are always riding horses or discovering the ranch activities, or you prefer to relax, your vacation will be a real experience and you will be able to relax. You will have new friends and feel like family. This ranch is best suited for families with children, couples looking for a romantic getaway, as well as singles looking for warm hospitality and the chance to meet other riders. This ranch has been…
From: 1800€
April to September / 10 or 12 days - 9 or 11 nights / 7 or 8 days riding in Jordan / 1 day in Petra / 1 day at the Red & Dead Sea
This horseback ride in Jordan is unique: Starting from the Dana reserve, passing through Shobak Castle, Petra, and ending your horseback ride in one of the most beautiful sites in the world: the Wadi Rum on horseback ! 7 or 8 days on horseback, more than 200 km of trails, on a varied routes: from the northern mountains to the Wadi Rum desert to the Wadi Rum. On quality horses selected for their endurance, courage and kindness. The route follows King road, ancient caravans: you discover varied landscapes, as well as the north of Petra tribes and the bedouins of the great South Jordan. After your horseback ride: relaxation in the Red Sea and the Dead Sea as an option !
Horseback ride in Provence and Upper Provence. All the landscapes described by Peter Mayle in his famous "A Year in Provence" novel and movie ! You will ride in the heart of Provence, from the Luberon Nature Park to the Mont Ventoux Nature Park, in Drome Provencale. Horseback riding of light and scents, halfway between the Alps and the Mediterranean. A horseback ride that allows you to discover a great diversity of landscapes, changing every half day !
Horseback riding in Spain between the sea and the mountains of Catalonia: a varied ride through the north-east of Spain, crossing hilly landscapes and green mountains, to the Mediterranean beaches. Medieval villages, accommodation in comfortable typical guest houses, farms, and family hotels.
After galloping to the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza, head to Luxor and escape the hustle and bustle of the city by venturing into the desert, spending 3 nights in camp in the Theban mountains.
The pirate horseback trail ride is a spectacular ride along the coast which combines steep cliffs, hidden coves, and lovely beaches in an unforgettable top-class riding experience. Every day this marvellous trail leads us through the sensational Mediterranean landscape along the Costa Brava. This ride is perfect for sportive riders, who like to combine adventurous riding through pristine nature with relaxing hours on fine sandy beaches and in lonely coves. The gilded age of piracy along the Costa Brava was between the 14th and 17th centuries. One of the most notorious pirates was Barbarossa Khair ad Din (red beard), a Turkish pirate. Along the wild coast he attacked small seaside villages, stole spices, wine, and ceramics, and ran an oppressive slave trade. To forewarn against pirate…
This horseback ride in the Pyrenees in Spain is inspired by the biography of the famous "bandolero" Joan Sala Serrallonga, the Catalan Robin Hood. In northeastern Spain, the bandit Serrallonga wandered the Guilleries and Garrotxa mountains in the 17th century. A large wooded area with no path that provided good hiding places for outlaws. Canyons, mountain plateaus and volcanoes rise up in this wild landscapes. Rivers, lakes and waterfalls provide pleasant refreshing breaks. In the picturesque villages, stories are still told of bands of robbers and Catalan rebels. Today, this region is an incredible paradise for horseback riding.
Cap de Creus is the ideal place for riders who want to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Costa Brava while. On carefully chosen trails, you ride to Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of Spain. Like a karst dorsal fin, the Pyrenees sink into the sea. Fantastic views of the rugged coastline of Cap de Creus, a visit and overnight stay at the oldest Andalusian horse stud farm in Catalonia, and probably the most beautiful fishing villages on the Costa Brava, such as Cadaqués and Port de la Selva, make this horse riding tour an unforgettable experience.
Horseback safari in Namibia, ideal to discover an equestrian safari. Gallop through the savannah and observe the wildlife of Namibia on horseback. Discover this superb environment, not only on horseback, but also on foot in the bushman, or by car. The reserve is a family reserve on the edge of the Kalahari, of 10,500 hectares, with its comfortable lodge. It is home to the endangered black rhino, as well as a variety of plains game such as springbok, giraffe, oryx, impala, kudu, eland, wildebeest... And much more. Ride red sand trails on horseback through savannah landscapes, cross bushes and salt marshes. Participate in conservation and anti-poaching efforts in the reserve which contribute to the survival of the black rhino. You enjoy gallops at sunset through the savannah, ending each…
Horseback riding safari over eight days (seven nights): Over 150km on horseback through truly spectacular landscapes, with regular sightings of a wide range of wildlife – but also fun activities like dazzling gallops, swim with the horses, play polo-cross and jump a series of natural obstacles on the way to a spectacular sunset spot. To cover these distances and enjoy all these activities, while maintaining group cohesion, riders must be of at least an intermediate level. If the guides feel that a rider is not capable of participating in this safari, alternative rides from the lodge will be arranged. Riders typically enjoy two equestrian activities per day – usually a longer ride in the morning. And either a shorter ride or a fun horseback riding activity in the afternoon. During the…
Imagine... Vineyards as far as the eye can see, historical monuments full of secrets. Around Sancerre, a town with a medieval heart and rich history, and a multitude of villages and hamlets nestled between the hillsides. So many small towns with charming streets. Sancerre is a charming old medieval town where you can stroll through the picturesque streets with ancient names: rue des Pressoirs, place du Puits-du-Marché and rue des Trois-Piliers. Recognized as one of the oldest vineyards in France, Sancerre has been an AOC wine since 1936. The region's wine perfectly reflects the expression of the terroir: elegant and distinguished. The Sauvignon Blanc grape variety lends itself particularly well to this. Sancerre also has a second AOC: Crottin de Chavignol, a goat's cheese which goes…
A horseback trail ride in Egypt, at a fast paces, which allows you to discover Cairo and Luxor. You gallop past the Pyramids of Giza, explore ancient temples and tombs, ride in the mountains, camp overnight in the desert, and sail on the Nile.
From: 3300€
13 days 12 nights (2 days 1 night not included in Aix en Provence or in Lauris) - 9 1/2 days riding in Provence
A Two week horseback riding trip to discover all the landscapes of Provence: A first week from the Luberon to the Upper-Provence, through Provence villages with the scents of Provence herbs while walking through thyme, sage , rosemary, wild lavender. A weekend of rest to visit the beautiful city of Aix en Provence. Then a second week from the Luberon to the Camargue, from the hills to the marshes and beaches of the Camargue. The end in the Camargue: you discover working on horseback with the bulls in a herd, and have a nice gallop on the beach!
Join the legendary Gauchos on a journey through vast, rolling grasslands with rivers, lakes, forests and isolated fazendas (ranches). The South American cowboy refuses to break with the tradition which, according to UNESCO, constitutes the most vibrant equestrian culture in the world. The Brazilian gaucho lives in the southern states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul and all have roots in Europe due to the large number of immigrants arriving in the 18th and 19th centuries.
A horseback riding trip in Egypt balancing unforgettable cultural experiences with a fun-filled horseback riding vacation. You gallop past the Pyramids of Giza, explore ancient temples and tombs, ride in the mountains, camp in the desert, take a Nile cruise, visit the famous El Zahraa stud farm, and savor delicious traditional meals throughout your stay.
The Patagonia on horseback: The Mitre Peninsula, located in southeast corner of Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), is the true End of the World. You will explore the wilderness of the peninsula, one of the last truly untouched places left on the planet. This tour is for the intrepid traveller, with a desire to uncover the myths and mysteries of this hidden and enchanted land. It is your chance to escape civilisation and uncover the true explorer hidden within. Each day, you will cover great distances on horseback. Prepare yourself to ride deep into the unknown and follow in the footsteeps of the pioneering explorers of Patagonia. The breath taking views at the end of the world will lead you closer to nature than ever before. During our trip, you will enjoy riding along the peninsula's…
The African Explorer is a horseback safari which encompasses two riding destinations, one in the Waterberg region of Limpopo in South Africa and the other in the ancient and undisturbed landscapes of the Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana. Spread over eight days (seven nights) the safari – literally “journey” in Swahili – entails riding first across the game rich plains, wetlands and mountain landscapes in South Africa, and then, once transferred by road to Botswana, along the Limpopo River floodplains and up into the heart of the Mashatu Reserve, with regular sightings of Africa’s most charismatic wildlife species. This combination of an introduction to riding in Africa with non-dangerous game, followed by encounters on horseback with elephant, spotted hyena and often lion, cheetah…
A horseback trail ride in Spain, in the central Pyrenees from Andorra to Catalonia, 6 days on horseback ! This ride is perfect for nature lovers. 2 nights under the stars, 5 nights in bedrooms. You cross three passes on horseback at an altitude of more than 2500 meters. Magnificent views of the Andorran, Spanish and French Pyrenees ! In Andorra, you cross a fairytale landscape, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. Travel on horseback in harmony with nature and live an unforgettable experience !
If you're looking for tropical warmth and amazing nature, look no further than Brazil on horseback ! Gallop on endless and wild beaches. From day one, you will understand why the ride is called The Coconut Trail Ride. Alagoas is in fact the largest coconut producer in the country. You'll drink fresh coconut water and discover some of the most beautiful tropical places you've ever visited. This horseback ride in Brazil offers a wide variety of landscapes. Discover colorful cliffs, cross rivers, climb huge sand dunes, pass through mangroves, pass through rainforest, and pass along miles of pristine deserted beaches lined with coconut trees. On average, you ride horses for about 4 hours a day: morning walks, arriving each time around midday at the next Pousada or beach house by the sea…
Horseback riding safari with the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains through the African bush in Karongwe Private Game Reserve and Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve. These reserves are home to diverse ecosystems ranging from thick bush to open plains, forests, hills and coppices, rivers and ravines. The river systems are extensive and are the lifeline of the area and support an impressive population of tall trees, plants and wildlife! Wildlife is abundant and includes elephant, black and white rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, spotted and brown hyena, sometimes wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, bushbuck, steenbok, duiker, impala, black-backed and side-striped waterbuck. As well as: jackal, badger, baboon, vervet monkey, mongoose, warthog, bushpig, tortoise,…
