Portugal Horse Riding Holidays

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From horse riding on the beach to classical dressage, its often stunning and varied countryside and long tradition of equestrian excellence make Portugal an ideal horse holiday destination!

I ride here regularly and appreciate the quality of the horses and tuition available and the opportunity for some time to myself in tranquil surroundings.

There are many well-established riding centres catering for riders of all levels throughout the country. So wherever you want to go you can combine a day’s riding with your other holiday activities or opt for an all inclusive Portugal horse vacation.

You can choose between:

Or why not have a go at carriage driving and explore the countryside in style? A great, unusual day out for horse-lovers of all ages, families, romantics or riders who want to try something new- you'll go out with an experienced driver who can teach you the basics

Lustianos

Many centres will offer more experienced riders the opportunity to ride the world famous Lusitano horses.

Known as the “sons of the wind” by the ancient Greeks, these majestic horses were originally bred for warfare and bull fighting. As a consequence they are intelligent, highly responsive and agile, and to my mind, stunningly beautiful! Many riders say that They are now internationally popular competition horses and are even used to refresh the bloodlines of the Lipizzaners at the Spanish Riding School.

Whether you are interested in trekking or studying classical dressage, you shouldn't miss this experience though you may go home dreaming of Lusitanos!

Golegă

Finally if you are planning to come to Portugal in November don’t miss the unique Golegă riding festival, where riders, and their horses, from all across Portugal gather for a week-long celebration of the horse. Some riding centres will arrange trips to the festival. If you are travelling independently then you can go by train from Lisbon. If you want to stay overnight which we'd recommend as there's a great atmosphere and lots to see in the evenings then you'll need to book accomodation well in advance.