Riding level
We offer retreats for all riding levels – whether you've been in the saddle for years, have just discovered your love for horses, or are a solid recreational rider. There's something for everyone.
Each retreat listing shows "from level xy", which indicates the approximate riding level required for that trip. Riders with a higher level are of course welcome too.
1 – Absolute beginner: I have no or very little riding experience.
2 – Beginner: I'm confident at the walk and am starting to trot.
3 – Intermediate: I'm confident at walk, trot, and canter on calm horses.
4 – Advanced intermediate: I'm confident at walk, trot, and canter, including on more lively horses, and can trot and canter over longer stretches.
5 – Advanced: I'm confident at walk, trot, and canter on varied terrain and out on the trail, and I'm comfortable with spirited horses.
6 – Expert: Competition or training background, confident and composed on any horse in any terrain.
Note on riding breaks: If you haven't ridden for a while, please rate yourself one or more levels lower than your previous level, depending on your current riding fitness. A break of several years typically means a noticeable decline in balance, reaction time and overall security – even if the foundational experience is still there.