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

I absolutely loved my trip to Monte Velho! The setting is incredible and the accomodation is outstanding. The horses were amazing. Very well cared for and in great condition. The stables, arenas and land are all immaculately kept. Doing a mix of dressage lessons and trail rides was great. Having never ridden in a dressage saddle, or ridden a classically trained dressage horse before visiting Monte Velho, I was a little nervous about my first lesson. However there was no need to be, and I felt very comfortable. I learnt a lot from my lessons, with tips that I was able to bring back home to improve my riding on my own horse. All of the horses are so well trained, and it really makes you ask for things correctly to get the right response! The trail rides were such fun, and the grounds are just incredible. The staff were fabulous. All so friendly and attentive. The food was great too. I would highly recommend booking through Outside the Corral. Laure-Anne is so attentive and easy to deal with. The booking process was so easy, and I felt at ease that everything was well handled. Laure-Anne was always very quick to respond to any queries and questions. Thank you Laure-Anne for organizing such a perfect trip. It definitely won’t be my last booking through Outside the Corral!

Fantastic travel advice, personal approach and great service! Thanks to Outside the Corral, I was able to experience an unforgettable riding holiday in beautiful Portugal.

From the very first moment I contacted Outside the Corral, Laure-Anne provided excellent guidance and advice. She took the time to explain the pros and cons of different trips, always taking my experience and expectations into account. After booking my first horse riding holiday in Iceland, I quickly realised how much I loved exploring a country on horseback, immersed in nature and far from the hustle and bustle.

Over the years, I’ve grown more confident in my riding skills and have had the privilege of exploring Iceland, the Costa Brava, South Africa, Botswana, and most recently, Jordan. Each trip has been a truly unique and breathtaking experience.

Laure-Anne has been there every step of the way, providing detailed yet concise information and always being available to answer any question. Her personal approach, dedication, and passion for horses are remarkable, and they’ve already inspired me to start planning my next adventure!

I’ve just returned from my second amazing riding holiday in Portugal! Both times, everything was perfectly organised by Laure-Anne. She communicates clearly and promptly, is always available to answer questions, and pays great attention to every detail. It was an incredible experience, and when I plan my next trip like this, I will definitely book through Laure-Anne again. Highly recommended!