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

Authentic and extraordinary riding holidays for any horse enthusiast, whether you are a first-time beginner, an advanced rider or even a non-rider.

Your partner for the horse riding holiday of a lifetime.

“It’s not hard to find horse riding places abroad. But it’s a real challenge to discover the high-quality gems that treat their horses with care and that are no tourist traps. Outside the Corral is a travel agency devoted to offering the most authentic and extraordinary riding holidays for any horse enthusiast, whether you are a first-time beginner, an advanced rider or even a non-rider!”

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Laure-Anne Rigaux
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Every continent and destination offers a very different riding experience. Discover all options here.

There are riding holidays in many different shapes and sizes. Explore our riding holidays per theme to simplify your decision process.

Why book your riding holiday with Outside the Corral?

Inspiration & advice

We handpick for you the most authentic horseback journeys in the world. We listen to your needs and wishes in order to select together the riding holiday that suits you best. Chances are high that you end up with a trip you hadn’t thought of yourself!

A direct link

From your first contact up to your return home, at Outside the Corral you will always have one single point of contact. This personal approach allows us to fully understand your wishes and to provide you with the best service throughout your entire experience.

Savings in time

Time is our most precious commodity. Organising a new holiday from scratch can be very time-consuming. We help you get the most out of your holiday without the countless hours of preparation.

An easy mind

Outside the Corral maintains close contact with our carefully selected network of high-end partners. We only cooperate with local partners that have healthy, happy horses that are suitably trained for their job. Thanks to our quality assurance, you can leave on your holiday with an easy mind.

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What do others say?

Our riding holiday to Monte Velho Equo Resort with Outside the Coral was absolutely fantastic. Everything was perfectly organised – the hotel, the lessons, the horses – but what truly made the experience special was the care and attention Laure-Anne gave to every single detail. This is not a traditional travel agency. Instead, it’s all about personal, thoughtful and genuinely warm guidance. We booked our trip well in advance and were kept regularly informed with updates and additional information in the months leading up to our departure. We received a detailed itinerary, practical tips, and even a handwritten card in the post shortly before we left. The day before departure, we received a lovely email wishing us a great trip. These may seem like small gestures, but they make a world of difference.

We usually have some concerns when booking horse riding holidays: What are the horses like? Are they well treated? Unfortunately, we’ve had disappointing experiences in the past. What immediately reassured us was knowing that Laure-Anne personally visits every location she offers. She knows exactly where she is sending her guests, and that confidence is instantly reassuring. The horses were clearly well cared for, received proper attention, and were treated with genuine respect. The lessons were professional and adapted to each rider’s level, with excellent instruction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. And the hotel? Beautifully set in nature, peaceful, well maintained — and the foals roaming around were the perfect finishing touch. We will definitely book with Outside the Coral again. The entire experience was so personal and so well organised that it’s hard to put into words.

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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!
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Inge Meijers
Personal tailormade advice resulted in a super holiday with my 12 year old daughter. Both enjoyed it immensely and returned home with many beautiful memories! Super nice location and horses. Learned a lot and variety with trails made it very nice. Thank you LaureAnne, it was a trip we will remember for a long time
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Thanks to LaureAnne from Outside the Corral and her good advice, I had a great experience with a first horse riding holiday. LaureAnne is very friendly, immediately presented me with some suitable options and was able to answer all my questions with great enthusiasm. I eventually chose Portugal in Alentejo. The introduction immediately felt familiar and personal and I couldnt wait to start my first solo trip. I also liked knowing that the destinations have been carefully chosen and that they are places where the horses are well cared for. In addition, it was very nice that LaureAnne was able to organize this for me at short notice, I only had to arrange my ticket and could therefore travel last minute without any worries. The experience was completely in line with what LaureAnne had told me about it. It was actually even more beautiful; the place, the friendly people and of course the fantastic, gentle Lusitano horses. I’ve been home for a few weeks now but I’m still reminiscing about this magical trip. I have rediscovered my passion and can’t wait to book my next riding holiday. I look back on this special adventure with very warm feelings!
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