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from £1,290 or €1,485

per person sharing 3 nights

Explore white sand beaches, rugged coastlines, verdant countryside, enchanting mountainous trails, and traditional Irish hospitality! Each day is uniquely planned to give riders a range of experiences.

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from £985 or €1,105

per person, 7 nights

Son Menut is a beautiful countryside estate in Majorca where you can relax and enjoy riding beautiful homebred Andalusian horses . A perfect escape and time to focus on your dressage or jumping skills…

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from £1,595 or €1,815

per person, 3 nights

Whether you are staying on a short break or the full week, expect an action packed, full on program with plenty of adventures on horseback. You will leave feeling exhilarated, inspired and in love with your horse as you build a trusting relationship and test each others boundaries…

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from £1,845 or €2,095

per person, 3 nights

Kukutana is an incredible family country home located on the edge of the famous Donana National Park where you can ride directly from the property in to the ancient woodlands with endless paths waiting to be explored.. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £2,760 or €3,090

per person, 6 nights

Incredible riding adventure from the Sevillian countryside through the Doñana National Park to the stunning beaches on beautiful Andalusian horses. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection…

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from £535 or €610

per person, 3 nights

Enjoy a tranquil horse-riding retreat in Andalucía staying at a beautifully restored cortijo where the main focus is relaxed morning hacking out and focused afternoon dressage lessons on well schooled obedient Andalucian horses. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £1,525 or €1,700

per person, 6 nights

Ride through the beautiful Provence countryside to the stunning beaches of Camargue…

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from £620 or €700

per person, 7 nights

This holiday destination is run from a small, authentic, family run stables, just 3km from the island town of Molyvos on the Northern coast of the Island of Lesvos. You will be offered the unique opportunity to explore the surroundings of Molyvos on horseback.

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from £2,335 or €2,640

per person, 7 nights

Join us for this wonderful horse riding holiday in Spain which offers private Classical Dressage rising lessons with Rafael Soto, on beautiful Andalucian horses near Seville. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £2,015 or €2,270

per person, 6 nights

Classical Dressage and High School Training is an amazing opportunity to practise high level dressage movements on highly trained Andalusian horses. This is a specialised niche horse riding holiday in Spain. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £1,335 or €1,549

per person, 7 nights

A stunning trail ride from the Basque country mountains down to the Atlantic Ocean in France riding fit forward Anglo Arabs.

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from £1,485 or €1,695

per person, 5 nights

A beautiful trail ride from the Ribatejo region of Portugal to the Atlantic sea on beautiful Lusitano horses! As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Portugal collection …

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from £770 or €875

per person, 7 nights

A beautiful centre based riding holiday in a gorgeous boutique hotel at the foot of the Dikti mountains. Great horses, riding,
and infinity pool, plus delicious Greek food and wine, makes this the perfect horsey retreat.

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from £1,610 or €1,840

per person, 6 nights

A stunning trail ride around the Ribatejo region of Portugal on beautiful Lusitano horses, including a visit to Golega and to the Veiga Stud farm, Quinta da Brôa, you might even catch a glimpse of Manuel Veiga training one of his stunning Lusitano stallions! As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Portugal collection …

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from £1,295 or €1,475

per person, 7 nights

A beautiful trail ride around Faial island in the Azores, on fantastic Lusitano horses, returning each night to a great lodge for a delicious dinner and drinks. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Portugal collection …

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from £1,300 or €1,505

per person, 7 nights

A unique & remote trail ride across the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Romania collection…

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from £1,230 or €1,400

per person, 7 nights

Fantastic ride in Crete through the Dikti mountains to the Mediterranean sea. You will climb up to 1800 metres, ride through olives groves, vineyards and villages and enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea with your horse!
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from £2,345 or €2,690

per person, 14 nights

A unique & remote camping trail ride across the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Romania collection…

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from £2,195 or €2,495

per person, 7 nights

Cross country and riding in an Enchanted Forest in Ireland….the complete holistic horsey retreat…..

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from £1,700 or €1,960

per person sharing 6 nights

Riding in famous Yeats country the scenery in Sligo is stunning, riding between mountains and the Atlantic ocean

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from £1,275 or €1,450

Prices are quoted for 7 nights

A glorious riding adventure discovering the beauty of Croatia and the Krka National Park. Also regarded as one of the fastest rides in Europe!

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from £1,515 or €1,710

per person, 6 nights

Join us for this wonderful horse riding holiday in Spain which combines Classical Dressage lessons and lunge lessons with expert tuition. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £1,350 or €1,520

per person, 6 nights

Join us for this wonderful horse riding holiday in Spain which combines Classical Dressage lessons with expert tuition and ride outs, including an amazing beach ride. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £794 or €880

per person, 3 nights

Ashford Castle is one of the best hotels in the world with magnificent riding on the estate along with luxury accommodation and country pursuits…. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Ireland collection…

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from £815 or €925

per person, 4-8 nights

This selection of different moving trail rides in the Extremadura region are nothing short of beautiful where you’ll enjoy lots of cantering on home bread Andalucian horses. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £1,120 or €1,295

per person, 3 nights

Gleneagles is one of the best hotels in the world and you can expect some of the best equestrian facilities on site to enjoy, whether it’s hacking, showjumping, cross country or dressage…

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from £1,820 or €2,100

Prices are quoted for 8 nights

A proper riding adventure, crossing the Taurus mountains from north to south, starting in Anatolia with incredible canters along Lake Beysehir, camping each night finally reaching the beach at the Mediterranean sea.

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from £1,020 or €1,150

per person, 3 nights

This stunning country club is a uniquely fabulous professional equestrian facility which offers training in showjumping and flatwork, while staying in an upmarket and stylish Italian Country House, offering the very best of local food and wine……

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from £1,755 or €2,030

per person, 7 nights

A fantastic 7 night circular trail around Europe’s highest active volcano, Mount Etna. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Italy collection …

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from £1,665 or €1,930

per person, 7 nights

A fantastic adventure which allows you to cross Sicily on horseback, from the north coast and the seaside town of Cefalu down to the south coast and the beautiful coastal reserve of Torre Salsa.. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Italy collection …

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from £1,670 or €1,935

per person, 7 nights

An epic trail, which crosses the greenest and wildest part of Sicily, setting off from the eastern Madonie Mountains and crossing the wooded Nebrodi Mountains to arrive at Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Italy collection …

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from £450 or €515

per person, 3 nights

Annaharvey is a fabulous 300 acre farm with fantastic cross country facilities. You’ll enjoy warm hospitality and great fun riding. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Ireland collection…

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from £1,570 or €1,820

per person, 7 nights

Discover the real Sicily from the saddle, on this fascinating ride through the Madonie Natural Park, which extends to approximately 40 thousand hectares and is home to more than 70% of the island’s wildlife. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Italy collection …

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from £1,975 or €2,250

per person, 6 nights

The Trans Wales Countryside to Beach Trail has been established as one of the best cross country riding trails in the UK, if not the world. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection …

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from £825 or €955

per person, 3 nights

Poldark short breaks offers a wonderful secluded base in Cornwall on the Bodmin moor in beautifully renovated cottages riding great horses. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection…

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from £1,035 or €1,200

per person, 6 nights

The Poldark trail offers a wonderful secluded base in Cornwall on the Bodmin moor in beautifully renovated cottages riding great horses. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection…

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from £630 or €715

per person, from 2 nights

This is the perfect place to visit, if you want to explore one of the last remaining wilderness spots in England. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection …..

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from £1,650 or €1,905

per person, 7 nights

This is a 7 night ride crossing Dartmoor, riding 15 – 20 miles each day stopping at fabulous moorland Hotels & local farmhouse B&B’s. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection …..

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from £975 or €1,130

per person, 3 nights

Ever fancied a spot of Cattle Herding on a real cattle drive but don’t fancy trekking all the way to the states? Unique experience and the only one of it’s kind currently in the UK. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection……

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from £1,600 or €1,810

per person, 6 nights

Ever fancied a spot of Cattle Herding on a real cattle drive but don’t fancy trekking all the way to the states? Unique experience and the only one of it’s kind currently in the UK. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection……

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from £1,180 or €1,350

per person sharing 5 nights

Clare is such a beautiful rural spot, riding remote tracks, through forests, little lanes and the bog is just magical!

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from £1,680 or €1,945

per person sharing 7 nights

Clare, the Burren and The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular scenerys. Everyone is in for a treat.

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from £1,300 or €1,510

per person, 3 nights

Ride for 4 days, 700 miles from the Welsh/English borders exploring the heart of Mid-Wales, the route is steeped in mystery and historic tales, dating back to the 1st Century. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection.

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from £625 or €720

per person, 3 nights

Enjoy stunning parkland riding, cross country and if you like show jumping lessons on fabulous horses just outside the picturesque village of Adare.

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from £1,745 or €1,995

per person sharing 6 nights

Enjoy the beauty of Co Mayo with fantastic riding, great hospitality and the bustling town of Westport.

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from £2,400 or €2,785

per person, 5 nights

Ride for 6 days, 100 miles from the Welsh/English borders in the Wye Valley to the beach on the Welsh coast, Dovey Estuary, Ynyslas. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays UK collection.

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from £340 or €390

per person 3 nights

El Bronco ranch is just 2 hours fron Budapest and offers relaxed western style trail riding in the Kiskunsagi National Park.As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Hungary collection…

from £515 or €585

per person, 3 nights

Come and enjoy classical dressage training in small groups on pure and part bred Lusitanos. Catering for all levels; from novice to experienced riders.

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from £545 or €625

per person, from 3 nights

Visit a fabulous family estate in Portugal, just 45 minutes from Lisbon and experience Classical Dressage Training on high class Lusitanos in beautiful surroundings. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Portugal collection …

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from £1,395 or €1,610

Prices are quoted for 7 nights

A glorious riding adventure discovering the silent beauty of Cappadocia’s unique landscape of fairy chimneys and volcanic formations on board forward going Arabs horses.

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from £1,775or €2,040

per person, 6, 7 & 12 nights

Beautiful horse riding trail through Catalan, riding from the Pyrenees down to the coastline for some beach riding, in addition to riding across open fields and plains…

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from £2,240 or €2,570

per person, 7 nights

This trail leads you to the sandy beaches, bays, and mountains of the Catalonian coast. The highlight is staying overnight in one of the oldest P.R.E. horse studs in Catalonia…

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from £1,605 or €1,840

per person, 6 & 7 nights

Beautiful horse riding trail through Catalan, riding from the Pyrenees down to the coastline for some beach riding, in addition to riding across open fields and plains…

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from £800 or €900

per person, 7 nights

This holiday destination is run from a small, authentic, family run stables, just 3km from the island town of Molyvos on the Northern coast of the Island of Lesvos. You will be offered the unique opportunity to explore the surroundings of Molyvos on horseback.

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from £1,070 or €1,245

per person, 7 nights

Perfect place to visit if you dream of horse riding through the beautiful Tuscan countryside in Italy. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Italy collection…

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from £1,330 or €1,550

per person, 7 nights

Join us for this wonderful riding retreat that lies high up in the mountains, just an hour from Malaga in the peaceful setting of the Sierra Tejeda National Park. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £735 or €838

per person, 4-7 nights

Great value Beach & Forest Riding holiday in Spain, perfect for individuals or groups of friends who are looking for a laid back, fun riding holiday along a beach of golden sand. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection…

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from £675 or €770

per person, 4-7 nights

This Sierra Nevada horse riding holiday in Spain gives you a chance to explore a stunning region of natural beauty on horseback, riding through an ever changing Sierra Nevada landscape. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £1,050 or €1,220

per person, 7 nights

Classical Dressage is a fantastic horse riding holiday in Italy, which combines horse riding through the beautiful Tuscan countryside with some of the best classical dressage training in Europe. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Italy collection …

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from £940 or €1,075

per person, 3 nights

Castle Leslie’s warm hospitality and top class riding instruction from flatwork, to show jumping and cross country, makes this dream riding holiday destination very special. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Ireland collection…

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from £1,760 or €1,995

per person, 6 nights

On our Killarney Trails ride through one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland on the back of your trusted Irish cob, with a bunch of like-minded people, has to be one of life’s best-ever holidays. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Ireland collection…

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from £745 or €865

per person, 3 nights

Riding is wonderful – on our La Camargue holiday ride out for hours across the delta marshlands taking in the scenery and spotting wildlife or join in on the work with the ‘gardians’. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays France collection…

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from £815 or €720

per person, 4-8 nights

Gredos Castles & Mountain Trails provide a Spanish horse riding holiday of a lifetime through the stunning Gredos Mountains in central Spain. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection …

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from £1,195 or €1,385

per person, 6 nights

Become a guest of one of the most ancient families of Transylvania. Perfect horse riding Transylvania Trail holiday & fantastic Transylvania countryside riding adventure awaits. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Romania collection…

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from £465 or €555

per person, from 3 nights

Visit a beautiful country farm in Portugal, just 45 minutes from Lisbon and experience some of the best one on one Classical Dressage Training available in Europe. Enjoy a magical visit to Golega festival in November. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Portugal collection …

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from £790 or €895

per person, from 3 nights plus

These are very special trail rides all over the unique island of Iceland. You will be looked after by locals who are keen to show off their beautiful farms riding their home bred Icelandic horses – you will experience nothing quite like it, riding on the edge of civilisation. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Iceland collection…

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from £1,280 or €1,455

per person, per week

Aveyron Farmhouse is a perfect place for a horse riding holiday. Enjoy fantastic riding, in a charming French rural setting. The horses are fit and forward going. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays France collection …

Experience Level

from £775 or €905

per person, 3 nights

Flowerhill is the perfect place to visit if you dream of Cross Country horse riding in Ireland, cantering brave Irish Sport Horses over challenging cross country fences.As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Ireland collection…

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Horse Riding Holidays Europe

Why choose Horse Riding Holidays in Europe?

Europe is a big place and so close to home for some of us but there is some of the best and most varied horse riding in the world in Europe. The first thing to think about I think is not what country but what type of horse riding do you want to do. The following types of horse riding holidays in Europe are on offer through Zara’s Planet.

Trail Riding

If you love to travel by horse and see/experience a country from the back of a horse then consider one of our trail rides. You ride along the coast in Spain or through the mountains in Transylvania, through Connemara’s rugged landscapes or Iceland’s incredible volcanic vistas with geysers sprouting in the back ground. A trail ride gives you a real sense of being at one with nature, the best view of the country’s scenery and a real feel for that country’s culture. Some of my personal favourite horse riding holidays in Europe are Iceland for the fabulous tolting ponies and fast paces through moon like scenery and Spain’s Catalonia area which combines stunning scenery and mountains with some great beaches, it feels right off the beaten track.

Training

There are some fantastic training facilities in Europe so why not combine a holiday with horsemanship improvement? For classical dressage training there is nowhere better than Portugal and Spain in our opinion but get ready to work hard and ache! If jumping is your thing then Ireland offers the very best xcountry training in the world we think! We are passionate horsewomen ourselves at Zara’s Planet and our kids compete to a high level as does Jill so please chat to us about specific training horse riding holidays in Europe as we can tailor make trips too.

Stationary Rides

For chilling, enjoying good food and great horse riding there is nothing like a centre based horse riding holiday in Europe. From rustic villa’s in Tuscany in the Olive groves, to mountain finca retreats in the national park in Spain, to lovely gites in France and castles in Ireland! There is a huge choice of wonderful owner managed places which range from cute rustic to luxurious. Most are owner managed with great attention to detail, the horses are all fantastic and the food wonderful.

For ideas on horse riding holidays in Europe please contact Jill or I and we’d be delighted to give you some suggestions.

~ Zara
Signed - Zara Stassin