Connect with nature in the most authentic way: from horseback.

The destination was perfect for my purpose of recharging, relaxing and improving my riding skills. The horses were just beautiful and easy to ride, the food was delicious and the property was absolutely gorgeous. I also had a good time with the other guests, horse lovers who came from all over the world to this place for the famous Portuguese Lusitano horses. I will definitely return to Monte Velho! Laure-Anne read my needs perfectly and advised me exactly which ride to book. Moreover, she was very flexible when I needed to change my schedule and was available for 24/7 for questions. If you are thinking of a riding holiday, this is the place to book!

I had an absolutely incredible time with my daughter at Castle Leslie in Ireland. The accommodations were stunning, and we were treated to excellent guidance and fantastic horses. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or someone with little jumping experience, the cross-country riding at Castle Leslie is an exhilarating experience. Thank you to Laure-Anne and Outside the Corral for the great guidance and personal approach!

From the first conversations, we clearly felt a “click”. Laure-Anne understood very clearly what we were looking for and that was for myself an “exciting riding experience” and for my partner a pleasurable wellness. And what we got was an incredibly romantic setting in Ireland with excellent horses and guides (both lessons and trail rides). The whole setting was perfect and, to top it off, we got a gorgeous, sunny summer week in Ireland without a drop of rain. We had no worries, gave everything out of our hands (including the extension of our riding trip with a rental car). Everything was tip-top, like Swiss clockwork!

What an absolute TOP holiday we have just had. We already contacted Laure–Anne last year for a trip to Ireland. Cross–country, bucket list item, but never dared to do it with our own horses. So ideal location… My husband, who does not do horse riding at all, was fortunately enthusiastic about Ireland and went along with my dream… All this was discussed with Laure–Anne via video call and our travel program could be adjusted accordingly. We chose to drive for 5 days (instead of 7), so that we could still spend the weekend together. After a long countdown, the time had finally come last week. Castle Leslie, there we came… In 1 word WOW !! I have had a fantastic week with the horses. Wonderful rides on the domain and expert feedback from the instructors during the indoor lessons. Many different horses ridden, each with their own character. In the meantime, my husband has had fun swimming/cycling/running in the area and has familiarized himself with the drink menu of the bar on the :-D domain Everything was arranged down to the last detail before we left and during the week Laure–Anne was always available for any questions and genuinely interested in how things were going for us. This trip will resonate in our dreams for a long time and we will definitely go back again!