Horse Riding · WORLDWIDE
Good one-hour rides fill up weeks ahead and the best-rated ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Banff’s one-hour Bow River horseback ride, with mountain views, Cave and Basin, practical tips, rider rules, and value advice.
“It was short but definitely worth it. Thankfully it didn't rain! The tour guides were so helpful and sweet. The horses were also so behaved! Highly recommend!”
Ride through Banff’s Spray River, view Bow Falls and Sulphur Mountain, and enjoy a beginner-friendly hour on calm, well-trained horses.
“The tour guides were awesome. They made that a wonderful adventure”
Ride horses across Carrapateira’s beaches, dunes, and cliffs with a friendly guide, gentle horses, and spectacular Algarve coast views.
“My partner and I absolutely loved it. Our guide Bea was amazing, the whole time she kept us comfortable and calm. Even though we were complete beginners, Bea could see we were handling it well and allowed us to trot, it was a lot of fun. Scenery was beautiful and the horses were well-looked after and strong. Our thanks to Bea for taking pictures of us on the journey so we could just concentrate on riding. I recommend this experience to everyone!”
Ride a Barb Arabian horse from Essaouira’s dunes to the beach, with gentle guidance for beginners and canters for confident riders.
“Staff was super friendly like u are a family to them thank you guys and definitely am coming again”
Review of Gunstock Ranch’s one-hour Oahu horseback ride, with ocean views, beginner-friendly horses, costs, tips, and practical booking advice.
“We had a fantastic time on this sunset horseback riding tour. The instructors were great. Great activity for my 3 teenagers. It was a beautiful ride.”
Ride into Monument Valley’s Mittens and Sentinel Mesa on a small-group horseback tour with Navajo guides, photos, helmets, and cowboy hats.
“I am 75 and have dreamed of doing this since I was a child watching black and white TV westerns in the 50s. My dream finally came true. Thank you!”
Review of Boundary Ranch’s one-hour Buffalo Loop horseback ride in Kananaskis, with tips on scenery, horses, price, families, and beginners.
“Horseback riding through the path was great! All of my family enjoyed a lot! All the houses were really calm and patient with beginners. We really appreciate this great experiences and look forward to riding again.”
Ride through Dubai’s Mushrif Park on horseback, spot desert wildlife, and learn to groom and feed your horse in a small group.
“Amazing experience, they have horses for advanced riders too and many opportunities to canter”
Ride quiet horses through Gran Canaria countryside with sea and mountain views, beginner-friendly instruction, helmets, and small groups.
“Dear Andrea, Thank you so much for the wonderful horseback riding trip. It was an amazing experience and a truly memorable adventure. I really appreciated the time, care, and passion you put into making it so special. Thank you once again for such a fantastic day. Best regards from Poland”
Review of Malaga’s one-hour horseback ride through the Guadalhorce Valley, with calm horses, small groups, rural views, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful and competent guide - sorry, I just don't know how to write your name :-) It was my first time on a horse, but our guide explained everything very well, and helped us, so we felt absolutely relaxed and in good hands. The Horses have been relaxed and well behaved too :-) You get some nice views overlooking Malaga City and the sea, while riding on an easy, but not boring path. I also like that they do the tour, even when in our case we have just been two guests, what made it more of a private trip :-) We had a little problem with…”
Review of Gran Canaria’s one-hour El Salobre horse ride, with mountain and Maspalomas views, hotel pickup, pricing, safety, and booking tips.
“Both me and my 12-year-old daughter really enjoyed the excursion. The horses were gentle and well cared for. The two young women who were guiding communicated well and made sure everyone was happy and knew what they should be doing. Beautiful scenery. Even though we were out for a full hour, I wish we’d done the two-hour trip as it was so good.”
Review of Fažana’s sunset horseback ride through pine forests, meadows, and olive groves, with practical tips on price, guides, comfort, and age limits.
“Wir wurden herzlich von Anja und Anna am Stall empfangen, die gerade schon dabei waren die Pferd fertig zu machen. Mein Mann saß noch nie auf einem Pferd. Ihm wurde alles super erklärt und er wurde von Anna beim Reiten geführt, es war ein tolles Erlebnis für ihn! Mein Sohn wurde von Anja geführt, auch er fühlte sich sehr sicher. Da ich reiten kann, durfte ich alleine reiten, Es hat so viel Spaß gemacht und leider ging die Stunde viel zu schnell vorüber. Wenn wir wieder in der Nähe sind, werden wir aufjedenfall wieder kommen.”
Ride from Westport through Mayo countryside to Clew Bay, with Croagh Patrick views, gentle horses, beach riding, and local guides.
“Leider enttäuschend für uns als erfahrene Reiter. Obwohl das Können und die Erfahrung abgefragt wurden, waren wir in einer Gruppe mit ca 15 Personen von absoluten Anfängern unterwegs, fast alle saßen das erste Mal auf einem Pferd, darunter 2 Kleinkinder, die geführt wurden. Wir gingen fast ausschließlich im Schritt (2x kurzer Trab von nicht einmal 1 Minute), das war es. Obwohl 3 oder 4 Betreuer/guides dabei waren (Lina übrigens sehr nett) wurde die Gruppe auch auf Nachfrage leider nicht in Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene geteilt. Nachträglich hat man sich darauf ausgeredet, dass wir nicht direkt gebucht hatten und daher nicht drauf hingewiesen wurden, dass bei Flut kein Galoppieren am Strand ...”
Ride through Franschhoek vineyards at Vrede en Lust, with calm horses, mountain views, expert guides, and a gentle pace for beginners.
“This was such a special experience and one of the highlights of our time in Franschhoek. I had never ridden a horse before, and the rest of our group were beginners too, but from the very start the guides made us feel completely at ease. The briefing was thorough and reassuring, and it was immediately clear how experienced they were and how well they knew their horses. The horses themselves were absolutely lovely; calm, gentle, and clearly very well cared for which made such a difference for first-time riders. Riding through the vineyards was breathtakingly beautiful, and the pace was perfectly suited to our confidence levels, allowing us to relax…”
Ride through Phuket’s rubber groves and fruit orchards on a beginner-friendly trail with hilltop views of Chalong Bay and Bang Wad Reservoir.
“I had the best time horse riding. Next time I will choose the 2 hour ride. It was a hot day and would recommend going before of after lunchtime. The horses were really well looked after. The environment was clean and well kept. The guide was fantastic and he really cared a lot for the horses. I will definitely visit again next holiday.”
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