Top 10 riding holidays

Head to Kumaon in Northern India where you can spend three days wandering through local Himalayan villages on horseback. Each night, you will stop at a local village house which has been taken over and made exceptionally comfortable. Continue to a luxury Himalayan lodge to end your time in the mountains overlooking snow capped mountains whilst sipping Gin & Tonics.

Finca La Donaira is a one-of-a-kind boutique eco-luxury property, set high in the Andalucian countryside between Seville and Ronda. Surrounded by mountains, pastureland and verdant valleys, and set on a working permaculture farm with vineyards, olive groves, sheep, cattle, goats, chickens and vegetable huertas, Finca La Donaira is the ideal base for exploring the magic of Andalucia on horseback.

Estancia Los Potreros is a family-run, working cattle ranch nestled in a secluded part of north-west of Cordoba in the heart Argentina. It is a superb destination for horse riding, farm experiences and polo and offers a truly authentic estancia experience. The hotel itself is a charming and steeped in family history and Argentine culture, each en-suite is individually designed with gorgeous antique art and furniture, and there are fireplaces to help combat cold winter evenings creating a cosy atmosphere.

Africa's sweeping landscapes are truly beautiful. Horseback is the most wonderful way to explore it, ride alongside zebra and giraffe, across the grasslands and through acacia woodland. Explore our riding safaris in Botswana, Kenya, South Africa and more.

Argentina, the home of Polo, is the perfect place for a riding holiday with a difference. Visit one of Argentina’s most famous Estancias to try your hand at the game or see how it’s really done by the professionals at the polo championships. You could even combine it with a Tango lesson in Buenos Aires to complete your Argentine experience in style.

Botswana offers some of the most beautiful scenery on earth and what better way to discover it than from horseback. Ride alongside zebra and giraffe, across flood plains and grasslands and bed down at a choice of three stunning camps in the African wilderness.

With their very own winter programmes, a handful of our favourite ranches are perfect boltholes for a Christmas getaway with the kids in tow. Offering a smorgasbord of activities ranging from horseback riding and ice skating to downhill skiing and snowboarding, the ranches are geared up to host youngsters who are bound to be entertained throughout. Whether its relaxing by a roaring log fire or exploring the spectacular scenery of the Rockies in a horse drawn carriage, this is a simply unforgettable way to celebrate the festive season.

Explore the wonderful scenery of Ecauador's highlands by horseback. Known for its Zuleteño horse, a unique mix of Spanish and Englishe horses, explore the surrounding mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Otavalao's magestic countryside.

Explore the extensive estate of Sao Lourenco de Barrocal, nearby villages such as Monsaraz, ancient monuments and picturesque vineyards by horseback.

Ride along the beach by moonlight at Nihi Sumba, a remote eco lodge on the island of Sumba, just a short flight from Bali. Perfect for a remote and exclusive stay.