If you have a love of horse riding, then one great way to further your sense of adventure is to explore riding holidays abroad.

Riding holidays can be extremely varied in nature, from a quick weekend break to France to trips of a lifetime on an African safari.

If you want further details on the types of riding holidays available abroad, read the guide below.

Riding Holidays: Short Haul

Riding holidays don’t have to involve a lot of expense and a long haul journey. Some holiday companies may offer last minute deals, so when it comes to booking riding holidays, it may be worth shopping around.

Look a little closer and you’ll find several countries in Europe offer excellent riding opportunities. Great riding locations include central Spain, the South of France and Tuscany.

However, if you want to push the boat out and travel further afield, there are also some more unusual European locations where riding holidays are possible. From the Altai mountains in Siberia or excursions around Norway’s largest glacier and stunning fjord trails.

Long Haul Riding Holidays

For those looking for riding opportunities in long haul destinations, arguably the most exotic riding holiday of them all is an African safari riding holiday. Few dream getaways are more spectacular than this particular experience. You will be able to witness wildlife close at hand as you continue to improve your riding technique.

And it’s wrong to think that safari riding holidays are solely catered towards old hands at riding. Several family packages and beginner holidays can be found on the travel marketplace just carry out some research and you’ll never know what intriguing options might crop up. After an exhausting time riding across trails, you’ll even get a taste for the authentic Safari experience, sleeping in tents along the trail.

The other type of riding holiday that often attracts the tourists is a US ranch holiday. For the definitive crash course in Western riding, few riding holidays can hold a torch to a ranch vacation. And yes, you will feel like John Wayne as you immerse yourself in the challenges offered by the Western style.
Away from all those difficult choices that comes with choosing a holiday location, it is important to think about your riding ability. Make an honest assessment. If you haven’t ridden much before, you’ll be wasting your money choosing to go on an advanced course, and the riding demands may prove too much. Therefore it’s sensible to go for riding holidays that cater to your current abilities.