Medieval castle ride in Italy – Castello di Santa Cristina
Live La Dolce Vita at a unique riding holiday based at a medieval castle, exploring ancient trails, vineyards, medieval villages and the beautiful Italian countryside
Horse Riding Holidays For Advanced Riders
We consider riders to be advanced if you have been riding consistently for many years, competing or hunting regularly and may own your own horse. You ride at least a few times a week, are very well balanced in the saddle and are confident outdoors at all paces on a fit, responsive sport horse.
Advanced riders can take on our most demanding horse riding holidays, from fast-paced trail rides and wilderness expeditions to challenging mountain rides and remote adventures. You should be comfortable spending long days in the saddle, riding at faster paces and adapting quickly to different horses, terrain and situations.
These holidays can take you well beyond familiar riding environments, with uneven ground, steep sections, water crossings and other natural obstacles. Some routes may involve technical terrain or exposed mountain trails, so you need to be confident making decisions and maintaining control when conditions become more challenging. Good riding fitness is essential, as many of our more demanding rides involve several hours in the saddle each day.
Advanced riders are also ideally suited to our more sport-focused riding holidays, including dressage, jumping and cross country. These can offer the opportunity to work with talented horses and develop your riding while tackling more technical or demanding exercises.
As with every riding level, it is important to consider your current ability rather than relying solely on past experience. If you have not ridden regularly recently, your fitness and confidence may not be where they once were. The right ride should challenge you without putting you outside your comfort zone.
For experienced riders who are riding fit and ready for a real adventure, these holidays offer the chance to ride further, faster and in some truly spectacular places. Whether you are cantering across open landscapes, tackling a technical cross country course or riding through remote mountain country, these are the rides where your experience really comes into its own.
Advanced Horse Riding Tours
Luxury France – Loire Valley Castles Ride
Ride through the Loire Valley’s grand castles, forests and vineyards, enjoying gourmet dining and elegant château stays.
Loire Castle – France on Horseback
Explore the Loire Valley on horseback, passing magnificent châteaux and beautiful French countryside.
Short riding holiday in Italy – Castello di Santa Cristina
Spend four nights in a medieval castle, riding ancient trails through the Italian countryside and soaking up the magic of rural Lazio.
Ribera del Duero – Spanish Wine Trail
Ride through the vineyards and historic landscapes of Spain’s Ribera del Duero, combining exhilarating riding with exceptional wine and local culture.
Segovia Escapes – Spain on horseback
Ride and canter through the historic landscapes of Castilla y León, from royal gardens and pine forests to Segovia’s ancient walls.
History At A Canter – Riding in Spain
Ride through historic villages, medieval castles and beautiful Castilian countryside on an exhilarating horseback journey through Segovia.
Slovenia Lakes, Mountains & Sea Horse Riding Holiday
Ride from the lakes and peaks of the Julian Alps to the Adriatic, through the birthplace of the Lipizzaner horse.
FAQ For Advanced Horse Riding Tours
Advanced riders have a high level of riding proficiency and a deep understanding of horses and riding techniques. You will generally have been riding consistently for many years, competing or hunting regularly, and may own your own horse. You should ride at least a few times a week, be very well balanced in the saddle and be confident outdoors at all paces on a fit, responsive sport horse.
For our riding holidays, regular competition or serious hunting experience is generally what distinguishes an Advanced rider from an Intermediate Plus rider. If you have many years of riding experience but do not compete or hunt regularly, we would generally consider you to be Intermediate Plus. This helps us make sure you are matched with a holiday that genuinely suits your current riding experience.
Very fit. Many advanced riding holidays involve several hours in the saddle each day, sometimes for consecutive days, with extended periods of trotting or faster riding. You should be comfortable maintaining your position and control when tired.
Yes. Advanced riders are best placed for rides involving steep, rocky or exposed terrain, provided you are comfortable with the specific demands of the ride. Some mountain adventures may also require confidence with heights and narrow or exposed trails.
Absolutely. Advanced riders are well suited to challenging dressage, jumping and cross country holidays, as well as faster-paced trail rides and wilderness adventures. We can help match you with a holiday that suits both your riding ability and your interests.
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