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

For a while, I had a dream of going on a riding holiday, and I eventually found my way to Outside the Corral. I was extremely impressed with Laure-Anne’s guidance in helping me choose the perfect trip. It was fantastic how quickly I could communicate with her, and she provided me with a wealth of information. In the end, I embarked on an amazing journey to Iceland and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Laure-Anne had already warned me that once you experience a riding holiday, you become instantly hooked, and she was absolutely right! I’m already eagerly planning my next adventure, and, of course, I’ll be using Outside the Corral again.

I have just returned from a really wonderful riding holiday, a horseback safari – organised by Outside the Corral with Zambian Horseback Safaris – in Zambia. I cannot recommend too highly this company. The horses were fabulous: fast and fit but well schooled and a delight to handle. Never crazy or alarming. Laure Anne has an acute eye for the details that make a holiday truly enjoyable and pays attention to them all, and to her guests. So everyone is happy. Really a joyous and life affirming adventure and I am already dreaming of the next ride that I can book with Outside the Corral.

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!

Booking a trip with Outside the Corral was a wonderful experience. Horse riding holidays were completely new to me, so I really appreciated how Laure-Anne took the time to understand my riding experience and help me choose the holiday that suited me best. Communication was very smooth, and I could reach out to her with any questions or concerns. Thanks to that support, I set off on my first solo trip feeling confident and well prepared.

The holiday in Portugal was phenomenal, I truly couldn’t have wished for a better experience. After the trip, Laure-Anne also checked in to see how everything had gone, which really highlighted the personal approach that makes Outside the Corral stand out. If I ever plan another horse riding holiday, I will definitely book with Laure-Anne again!