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What to do and see in Scotland, United Kingdom: The Best Horseback Riding Tours
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1. Cairnhouse Riding Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By 425natashah
We had a lovely trek today with Dawn in gorgeous Blackwaterfoot. Dawn is great and makes you feel so much at ease with her wonderful ponies. My 7 year old daughters happy face was priceless, huge smile throughout the trek. We will be back in Easter for some more fabby riding. Thanks Dawn & Team
2. Star Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Star Stables is a riding center, just 1/2 a mile out side of Brora. It has ample grazing for horses, a schooling field and jumping field used specifically for these activities. It is situated on a working croft so tractors, sheep and cows are regularly seen. The staff are well presented and in uniform with names on the front so visitors can see who they are speaking with. Horses are cared for too a high standard and also are well turned out. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Lessons, treks, pony days and pony parties!! Give us a call to get booked in or to find out more information.
Reviewed By RThrel76
Booked my wife and 2 girls (11 and 9) for a lesson at Star Stables having seen previous recommendations. I booked in advance to make sure they could definitely go. Kirsteen was very friendly and welcoming from the outset and clearly very passionate about horses. The girls loved the ride out around the local lanes and we will definitely be back next year. Thanks again.
3. Highland Riding Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
4. Seacliff Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 91 reviews
Come and enjoy the stunning views and scenery in some of Scotland's best countryside on horseback. There is minimum traffic as we only ride on private land. Many of our horses are home-bred, with a range to suit all levels and abilities. The horses are trustworthy school masters which allows beginners, nervous riders and children to gain experience and confidence. We also cater for the more capable riders as we have a large range of experienced competition horses to suit each individual.We also have pony days where children can enjoy looking after and caring for a pony whilst learning true horsemanship. Keep looking at website or facebook page for updates on pony days.We can also offer this experience to adults who have missed out on this in their junior years whether it be individual or groups! If you have a young child wishing to have a go then we also offer half an hour rides.
Reviewed By jeannieshaw_moriah - Tulsa, United States
5 of us, ranging in age from 7 to 57 went on an hour long ride at Seacliff Stables. We had 1 total beginner (7 year old) 2 with a little experience and 2 more experienced riders. Seacliff matched us perfectly with wonderful horses and 1 pony for the 7 year old. Gorgeous horses and so well behaved! The scenery is absolutely spectacular!! I wish we could have ridden here all day! They took us through the country side, beautiful fields overlooking castle ruins and incredible views of Bass Rock, then onto the beach where we trotted the horses a bit. It was a simply wonderful morning with the sweetest and friendliness staff who took such good care of us! I highly recommend booking with Seacliff Stables!
5. Edinburgh University Exmoor Pony Trekking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
The University of Edinburgh Exmoor Pony Trekking is a student-run non-profit making organisation. We own 15 ponies at present. We cater for all levels of rider - whether you've never sat on a horse or whether you have ridden all your life, we guarantee you will have a fun time! Treks include pony care experience and 2-3 hours riding. TRSS approved. PLEASE NOTE: From June to the beginning of September we trek in Glendevon, about an hour north from Edinburgh. Please see our website or contact us for more details.
Reviewed By bloxcat - Tallinn, Estonia
What an excellent experience! I booked this ride for myself and a friend as a Christmas gift for her. We chose the beginners afternoon ride. The entire experience was wonderful, the ponies were lovely and the scenery was beautiful. We were even lucky to see some highland cows! I am an experienced rider and thought the girls who run the treks are really good, very friendly and knowledgeable. I love that all of the money goes straight back in to looking after the horses!
6. Houlls Horses & Hounds
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
We offer trekking on Icelandic Horses in Burra, Shetland. We have a purpose built all weather menage where you can meet and try our horses before going on one of several treks in Burra. The scenery is beautiful and the horses are friendly and dependable to suit any level of rider.
Reviewed By khhfdss
A trek with Houlls Horses & Hounds is a wonderful way to spend time Shetland. The Icelandic Horses are beautiful and well trained making for a safe and enjoyable way to experience the fresh Shetland air in stunning scenery with views in all directions. I would highly recommend a visit to Houlls where you will get a warm welcome from Dorothy, who owns and lovingly cares for all the horses... My favourite place to spend my time off... ????❤️????
7. Hollingwells Equestrian
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By ZippityDooDah1966 - Willamette Valley, United States
What a wonderful experience!! Everything about our 2-hour ride was perfect, from the beautiful, healthy horses to the sweet family that runs the stables & tour - it exceeded our expectations. We will be back!!!
8. Loch Ness Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 66 reviews
Loch Ness Riding offers great hacking in a wonderful landscape for competent english-style riders only. Sorry but we do not take beginners. We are endurance specialists but we also give lessons in all disciplines. You can ride from an hour to several days. Advance booking is essential.
Reviewed By Sfarringto1
I have had the most wonderful morning out riding with Candy, the horse she put me on was steady and safe and incredibly well schooled which made the ride even nicer (still up for buying him if he’s ever up for sale!) The ride itself was mainly off road which as a nervous hacker was perfect for me, I did get into a flap a couple of times and Candy was excellent at dealing with me (even when I forgot my left and rights!) During the ride itself Candy gave me loads of tips to improve my riding too so I feel like I’ve had a lesson as well as a beautiful ride. When I first got on the horse I told her which element of my position I had got rusty with and she explained in a way no other instructor had before how to fix it and it immediately clicked. She also explained the landscape we were riding through making it more of an experience too. As we rode past the pub candy recommended a visit to recover from our long ride - which we did and was a lovely place to sit and let my legs recover! I went on the longest ride candy offers and I enjoyed every single second of it. Because of the fact only experienced riders are allowed to undertake the ride, we had a fast paced ride with loads of stretches of cantering along the loch and through some beautiful woodland and heathland and it was beautiful - this made the ride not feel like pony trekking and made it even more special. Social distances and sanitation procedures were in place throughout (which really isn’t a problem on a horse) but candy ensured we all stayed safe through our visit! I will be back - and I can’t wait!!! Thank you so much for a lovely morning. (I forgot to take photos from the horse because I was too engaged with the ride to even think about my phone but the pictures I took from the pub give you an idea of how beautiful the ride is)
9. Loch Lomond Pony Trekking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Our experienced ride leaders will take you on a leisurely trek through the tranquil countryside onto the more rugged terrain of the surrounding moorland that overlooks the national park, on our sure footed and well-mannered ponies. Emphasis is certainly placed on enjoying the splendour of overlooking one of the most impressive and iconic views in Scotland whilst on horseback.
Reviewed By MasonH25 - Motherwell, United Kingdom
Absolutely a fantastic experience! My very first time on a horse, I had no idea what to expect but Suzanne and her team made everything so comfortable and easy! I loved the way Suzanne explained about each horse and there personalities, I had Rosie and i fell in lobe with her, think i grinned all the way through the trek! The views are breath taking. It is very easy to find, plenty of places to park.
10. Stewarton Polo Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Learn to play Polo in the beautiful countryside around Edinburgh. We have experienced instructors and quiet horses so even non-riders can give this great sport a go.
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