Destinations: Beginning Riders

Clonshire Equestrian Training Center & Adare Village

Adare, Ireland

Train at a top Irish equestrian center with a focus on cross country, dressage, show jumping, flatwork or kids camp and spend nights in historic Adare, voted the prettiest village in Ireland.

 

Castle Leslie, Ireland

Glaslough, Ireland

Stay at one of Ireland’s great castles still inhabited by its eccentric founding family and enjoy an equestrian’s dream cross country course, indoor jumping arena, gentle countryside hacks, lessons for beginners and advanced riders, fine cuisine, cooking classes, the spa and fishing.

 

Vermont Icelandic Inn Ride

Mad River Valley, Vermont

Spend two to six days riding strong Icelandic horses in the Mad River Valley of Vermont, crossing beautiful meadows, sparkling streams, country lanes, and quiet forests and spending nights at a quaint, country inn.

 

Hawaii’s Big Island Equestrian Vacation

Kohala Coast, Hawaii's Big Island

Experience three different horseback riding adventures along with four nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Hilton Waikoloa resort on the stunning Kohala Coast, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the car on this Hawaii’s Big Island Self Drive Equestrian Vacation.

 

Uruguay Estancia Tour All Inclusive

Various Locations, Uruguay

This all inclusive 9 day, 8 night tour takes riders to two different family-owned estancias, as well as sightseeing in the capital city of Montevideo, to Uruguay’s oldest town Colonia de Sacramento and to the beach area of Punta del Este on the vibrant coast.

 

Uruguay Estancia Self-Drive Tour

Various Locations, Uruguay

Choose from one, two or three different family-run estancias in Uruguay. Ideal for for groups of riders and non-riders or independent travelers who want the flexibility that comes in creating your own self-drive adventure in Uruguay

 

Mount Juliet Estate, Ireland

Thomastown, Ireland

Experience horse riding, golf, the spa and more at one of Ireland’s oldest standing sporting estates. Special lessons in flatwork, jumping and cross-country, participate in an Irish hunt and more.

 

Wyoming T Cross Ranch

Dubois, Wyoming, United States

T Cross Ranch is an authentic dude ranch in the beautiful Shoshone National Forest two hours east of Jackson Hole with horseback riding, fly fishing, relaxation in the great outdoors and short pack trips.

 

Vermont Mountain Top Inn

Chittenden, Vermont, United States

Stay in a classic mountain lodge and take lessons and trail rides at the Mountain Top Inn’s 350-acre resort, nestled amid the Green Mountains in Vermont.

 

Marriott Ranch Virginia Hunt Country

Virginia Hunt Country, United States

Saddle up for an equestrian vacation at the Western style Marriott Ranch in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia Hunt Country, less than 60 miles from Washington, D.C.

 

Galway & Clare Riding Adventures

County Clare, Ireland

Experience Ireland’s rural west, castles and history from a 300-year-old farmhouse near the River Shannon or take a progressive trail ride through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher and the Atlantic Coast.

 

Colorado Ranch Vacation

Durango, Colorado, United States

Just 35 miles northeast of the western town of Durango, experience the best of southwest Colorado with a six or three night all-inclusive family ranch vacation, special cowgirl camps, the fall colors ride and adult only ranch vacations.

 

Biltmore Equestrian Escape

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Enjoy lessons, trail riding and touring Biltmore Estate on this four day, three night Biltmore Estate equestrian vacation offered exclusively by Equitrekking Travel.

 

Homeplace Ranch, Alberta

Priddis, Alberta, Canada

A historic ranch in Alberta’s high cattle country about a half hour from southwest Calgary with year-round riding, Spruce Meadows & Calgary Stampede Vacation Combos, Short Ranch Stays, Special Weekend Packages and more.

 

Banff Pack & Lodge Trips

Alberta, Canada

Pack and lodge trips suitable for all riding abilities into the wilderness of Banff National Park, the oldest national park in Canada.