World On Horseback

We only have a couple of saddles left on our World on Horseback Iceland ride next summer! 🤩 🐎

Quick facts:
•Fly to: Keflavik (KEF) -Reykjavík, Iceland
•July 24-30, 2026
•€3490 per person
•Intermediate to advanced riders

Highlights include:
• Riding with a herd of loose horses (this is a horse drive!!)
• You will love the incredible strength, stamina, and heart of Icelandic horses …and their famously smooth tölt (you’ll fall in love with this breed!)
• Ride through deserts of volcanic ash, mountains, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, volcanoes, and lava fields and the multi-colored mountains of Landmannalaugar.

Surreal, otherworldly, unforgettable ❤️

Other dates & itineraries available next summer. Comment “Iceland” below or send me a DM for all the info! ✨

We still have a few saddles left for our July 4-11 Castle Estate Ride in Italy 🇮🇹🏰🐎

It is a beautiful time for a getaway on the border of Tuscany and Lazio, just about two hours north of Rome. I visited with my family last summer and had such a wonderful time. The castle estate is stunning, the food is incredible, and the horses are fantastic trail partners. The rides are dynamic and forward going, a perfect way to discover the Tuscan countryside.

This programme is available as a 4 or 7 day stay, and is reserved for experienced riders*. There is also a beginner option including lessons and, depending on comfort level, some short hacks.

It is a wonderful place to combine nature, relaxation and great riding in one of Italy’s most stunning regions.

Pricing:
•4 day programme from €1,060 per person, shared room, half board
•7 day programme from €1,750 per person, shared room, half board

On site you will also find a swimming pool, tennis court, nearby lake, and beautiful cycling routes (bike rental and guided rides available).

Other dates are also available! Please enquire- or comment “castle” below for more information 🙂

Due to a cancellation, we now have a couple of spots open for our June 12-15 Fairytale Friesian ride in Spain!🤩

This retreat is nothing short of magical🪄You will have dressage lessons on stunning Friesian stallions from a world-renowned breeding facility, canter on a beach with all the other Friesian stallions (seriously, where else in the world can you do this?), eat delicious food and enjoy your stay in a beautiful hotel room overlooking the sea! The program also includes yoga for riders so you can target specific groups of muscles to improve your posture and balance when riding!

✈️ Fly to Barcelona (BCN), Spain
🗓️ 3 nights, 4 days
🐎 Starting at €1499 per person

Remaining dates available this year:

✨ June 12-15
✨ Sept 25-28

Advanced and confident riders only! 10+ years of riding with dressage experience preferred. ❤️ Accompanying non-riders are also welcome to join and we are happy to help plan activities in the area!

Comment “Friesian” below or DM me for all the info!

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Welcome to World on Horseback’s partners’ luxury Quinta in Portugal, located just 45 minutes north of Lisbon.

It is a little slice of paradise, offering high quality dressage instruction on exceptional Lusitanos, with training thoughtfully adapted for every rider, from Novice level to stallions performing at Grand Prix 🏆

Your stay at the Quinta is very flexible! Open all year round with a minimum stay of just 3 nights, you can choose a standard or intensive dressage program, and even experience traditional Portuguese Working Equitation.

Onsite amenities include a swimming pool, gym, tennis court, and the property’s own winery! 🌼 With incredible food, beautiful amenities, and that perfect balance between learning, riding, and relaxing.. this is one for the books!! Non-riders are also warmly welcome!

Comment “QUINTA” and I will send you more information!

I think he’s accepted that this is his life now 🤣🤣

We are right above the Arctic Circle on the beautiful Lofoten Islands in Norway! We are here for a few days and, despite today’s snowstorm, we should get some sunshine soon ☀️

Today has been challenging and fun, as they say here, there is no bad weather, just bad clothing!

This ride will be up on our website soon. If you want more info, DM me!

Last saddles of the season are up for grabs on our Transylvania ride in Romania! 🇷🇴

•April 19-25
•May 3-9
•May 17-23

You will ride in the heart of Transylvania, Romania! Ancient forests. Misty meadows. Hidden villages untouched by time… This is your fairytale ride… with a spooky twist!

Yes, this is the land of vampire legends and the inspiration behind the Count Dracula story… a fascinating region filled with timeless castles, fortified medieval churches, gorgeous parks, and rich cultural experiences.

You will ride through breathtaking landscapes with the Carpathian Mountains as our backdrop, stay in Count Kalnoky’s 1800s castle and King Charles III’s private retreat, and discover the culture and traditions of local villages!

Quick guide:

6 nights | 5 riding days | From €1750
Intermediate to advanced riders
✈️ Fly to Bucharest, Romania

Comment “Transylvania” or DM for the full details! 🐎 🌸

Margaritas, sunshine & criollos 🌞🍹🐎
I’ve loved spending parts of the summer in the Mexican highlands for the past couple of years, and I cannot recommend this guest ranch enough! The hospitality, the ease, the delicious food and 3 course meals, the incredible historical sites to discover in the area and that feeling of uncovering a part of Mexico you don’t usually think of (no, it’s not your typical all inclusive Cancun beachfront resort 😁)

The riding, landscapes, and opportunities to let go, challenge yourself, or simply relax are amazing. Many guests try their first canters here, others return after a long break in riding. It’s family friendly too! 🥰

Comment “Mexico” for more info!

Thank you to everyone who has been on a WoH trip this year, and a huge thank you to those I have met along the way who have made these rides so special! You made my year, helped me heal, and given me the fuel to keep going despite personal (and professional!) challenges 🩷

2026 is the year of the FIRE HORSE 🐎 ❤️‍🔥 and I have so much exciting news to share, new destinations, new rides, new people to meet, old friends to reconnect with… and with that the amazing news that World on Horseback is now a registered travel agency in France!!

✨ Watch this space ✨

Thrilling, challenging… otherworldly 💓 From Petra to Wadi Rum, this 10 day itinerary features a 6-day desert trek on horseback (with camping!!) plus sightseeing in Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and swimming in the Dead Sea!!

This is a fast paced ride for experienced riders! 🐎 💨

Highlights include:

* Ride through Wadi Rum- a UNESCO-listed paradise for nature and horse lovers. Enjoy fast gallops and long canters across the desert landscapes.
* Camp under the stars, relax by a campfire after a full day of riding, and enjoy delicious Jordanian cuisine.
* Mix of adventure & sightseeing, exploring Petra- one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World -and floating in the Dead Sea, the saltiest body of water on Earth.

Comment “Jordan” for all the info on this ride ❤️‍🔥 🇯🇴