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.

I heard about Outside the Corral through friends, and from my very first contact with Laure-Anne, I knew I wanted to choose this organisation for my first riding holiday. Her enthusiasm, combined with the clear and thorough information she provided, immediately inspired confidence.

For my first trip, I chose Costa Brava: Coast & Hinterland, and it was clear that Outside the Corral had prepared us extremely well. We received excellent information about every aspect of the holiday. Laure-Anne was always available both before and during the trip, which was very reassuring. Even after the holiday, she took the time to listen to our feedback.

My first experience with Outside the Corral was fantastic, and I would happily recommend it to anyone. When I book my next riding holiday, it will definitely be with this organisation!

Going on a horse riding holiday had been a dream of mine for a long time, and I finally found my way to Outside the Corral. Laure-Anne was incredibly helpful in finding the perfect trip for me. She responded quickly, provided plenty of useful information, and made the whole process so easy. In the end, I went on a fantastic trip to Iceland and I loved every minute of it. Laure-Anne warned me that once you’ve experienced a horse riding holiday, you’ll be hooked… and she was absolutely right! I’m already planning my next adventure, of course with Outside the Corral.