11th January 2026
6 riding holidays to cure your january blues
With 2025 finished and the January blues settling in, here are 6 riding destinations that we think would be perfect to add onto your calendar and give you something to look forward to this year:
African explorer | South Africa
Experience a wild ride as you explore game rich wetlands, flood plains and mountain landscapes in South Africa and Botswana, encountering elephants, lions, cheetahs and more.
From £2714 | 8 days | All year
border to coast | Wales
Experience six days of immersive riding through the rolling hills, ancient bridle paths and lush countryside of Wales. On friendly cobs, you’ll experience true Welsh history and culture.
£2885 | 6 days | Spr, Sum & Aut
castles of gredos mountAINS | SPAIN
Ride through the Gredos mountains and the Salamanca province blending scenic riding with time in some of the region’s most historic medieval villages.
€1990 | 7 days | Spring & Autumn 2026
loire valley castle tour | France
€3990 | 7 days | Spring, Summer, Autumn 2026
Discover the Loire Valley on horseback with a luxury castle-to-castle riding tour. Each day brings a mix of long canters across open valleys and riverside tracks, along with 6 guided chateaux visits.
snaefellsnes | Iceland
Ride with a herd of loose horses through volcanic lava fields and along one of the world’s most renowned beaches for riding. This wild stretch of coastline is a dream to ride on.
€2890| 5 days | Jul & Aug 2026
castle leslie estate | ireland
Set within one of Ireland’s most celebrated private estates, the Castle Leslie Estate riding experience offers a rare blend of heritage, horsemanship and refined country living.
From €1635 | 3/5 days | Most of the year
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