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?

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
Just back from a week at Monte Velho (Portugal). It was a flawless trip and top service by Laure-Anne, thank you. An incredible and unique experience in a beautiful infrastructure and breathtaking environment. The instructors are all professional and very passionate, you are welcomed by a heartwarming family, and really a place full of history. A great riding holiday to remember!
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We had a wonderful riding holiday in Portugal with Outside the Corral. The location of Monte Velho Equo Resort is indescribably beautiful. The terrace has an incredible a view where you can see the horses galloping from the terrace. Also, I have never had a more beautiful view while sitting in the sauna. I can definitely recommend the trail rides. The trail horses are top notch and this way you get to know the surrounding area. Our guide always took us to the most beautiful spots. My biggest fear was that the horses would not be treated well, but nothing could be further from the truth. The horses are very well looked after. Lastly, Laure-Anne guided us very well. Even though it was our first riding holiday, we knew exactly what to expect. Definitely highly recommended!
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We had an unforgettable holiday in Slovenia, all thanks to Laure-Anne. Every detail was perfectly arranged, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free. The horses were exceptional: well cared for, calm, and a pleasure to ride. The surroundings were absolutely breathtaking, and everything related to both meals and accommodation was impeccably organised. Marco was a wonderful host, and our guide, Maya, was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the trail, making the experience even more special. We will definitely book another riding holiday with Outside the Corral.

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