Europe

Six horseback riders ride into the forest in single file outside of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Horseback riding near Gothenburg, Sweden

Are you wanting to go horseback riding near Gothenburg, Sweden? If you travel to Varmland County, Sweden, outside of Gothenburg, you’ll discover Our Little Farm in Ekshärad, Sweden. Horse riding near Gothenburg, Sweden The family-owned Our Little Farm is actually over four hours, by car, from Gothenburg, Sweden. However, if I wrote where to go […]

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Riders encounter a herd of sheep in the Doñana National Park on their way to El Rocio

Horse riding in El Rocio, Spain’s Famous Wild West

Horse riding in El Rocio, Spain’s most famous wild west village In the heart of Andalusia, in the triangle between Cadiz, Huelva and Seville, lies the small and sacred village El Rocío in southern Spain.  Bordered by one of Europe’s biggest natural parks, this unique little town is a paradise for horse and nature lovers.

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Brecon Beacons National Park Horse Riding

Ellesmere Riding Center in Brecon Beacons National Park Tucked on the edge of Llangorse Lake is a little piece of Welsh heaven that is more commonly known as Ellesmere Riding Center. We had a particularly windy day for our Brecon Beacons National Park horse riding holiday, but the horses were ready to explore. Llangorse village

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Horse Riding in Pembrokeshire, Wales

Horse riding in Pembrokeshire, Wales Horse riding in Pembrokeshire, Wales is an incredibly popular sport. I know this to be true because the Bed & Breakfast owner where my husband and I stayed, arranged for our trail ride the day we arrived in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Technically speaking, Marros Riding Centre is just outside

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Snowdonia National Park Horseback Riding

Snowdonia National Park on horseback On a horse, you can immerse yourself in the smells and scenery of Snowdonia National Park. With miles of traffic-free bridle paths Snowdonia National Park horseback riding is a treat for your senses and your soul. I’m often heard saying that I enjoy seeing the world from the back of

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Queluz National Palace

Portuguese School of Equestrian Art at Queluz National Palace

Surrounded by formal gardens and water fountains, Queluz National Palace in Sintra, Portugal makes for a magical horse show backdrop.  Who needs  Dancing with the Stars when you can watch dancing with horses? And these are not your ordinary horses, these are Lusitano horses from the Alter Stud Farm, the former stud farm of the Portuguese royal family founded

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