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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We went to Portugal and what a super cool trip it was! Very sweet people, beautiful surroundings and well cared for well behaved horses. Laure-Anne made sure that everything was well organized. Very nice to go on a trip like that and nice that she checks how it was afterwards. Highly recommended for every horse lover!
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Marjolein Van Zundert
Wow wow wow! I have no more words to say how fantastic I thought my trip in Portugal was: the location, the horses, the group, the instructors, the rooms, the food, the rides. Wow! Also very satisfied with the preparation of the trip: clear emails, being able to let all control go, good communication. I’m already thinking about another riding holiday with Outside the Corral!
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My trip was really lovely! I was a little bit nervous as I have only travelled alone in the UK (I’m English myself so it was exactly the same as travelling around Belgium). But everything went smoothly, from the flight to picking up my car (I rented a car through Hertz, definitely recommended!). At check-in, everything went really perfectly too, I got a beautiful (and big!) room overlooking the garden. The staff were super friendly and helpful, making my solo trip feel a little less alone! The food is also mouth-watering, I still dream of the lamb dumplings…. The stables are the cleanest I have ever seen, the horses are treated with so much love and it shows. The riding lessons themselves always took place in the indoor arena, due to bad weather. I learnt so much during the lessons, for which my huge thanks to the instructor. This will definitely not be my last time to book with you, and who knows, maybe back to Poland. I would also like to thank you for the great care from start to finish!
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Shelby Hulmes

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