Weekend Horse Riding Holidays in the USA
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Who doesn’t love to get away from it all, hop in the saddle, and explore fantastic places in the good ol’ USA for weeks on end?
From endless trails in national parks to excellent ranches, the USA offers an unlimited supply of places where you can ride a horse to your heart’s content.
Planning to take advantage of an upcoming bank holiday or just plan to spend some days having fun on a horse riding weekend break in the USA? Not sure where to go?
Below, we share some fantastic choices for all levels of riders.
4-Day Long Weekend Horseback Riding and Ranch Vacation in Benson, Arizona
- Price per Day: From US$203
- Availability: All Year Round
- Location: Benson, Arizona
- Skill Level: All Levels
Witness what makes the ranch a special place! Create joyful experiences and make meaningful connections that inspire conversations, exploration, and personal challenges.
You can choose between staying in a cozy cabin or a cottage. Ideal for a group of friends or extended family, the cabin can sleep up to 6 people. The cottage can sleep up to 4 people. Both feature a full kitchen, living room with TV and Wi-Fi, and a porch with lovely views of the ranch.
Enjoy 4 days of horse riding in the rugged Arizona terrain surrounding the ranch, suitable for all levels of experience. Each day you’ll ride for up to 8 hours. While the beginners will be delighted by the gentle trails surrounding the ranch, riders with more experience will have opportunities for different guided rides in the surrounding mountains.
You’ll also take part in roping lessons, team penning (mini cattle drives), and other ranch activities.
During this vacation, you’ll be served three meals each day.
The closest airport is Tucson International Airport (TUS). Alternatively, you may also fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Airport transfer to/from Tucson is available for an additional fee, and to/from Phoenix upon request.
4-Day Family Ranch Getaway in Marion, Montana
- Price per Day: From US$184
- Availability: All Year Round
- Location: Marion, Montana
- Skill Level: All levels
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a short ranch vacation against the breathtaking views of the Salish Mountains.
Unleash your inner explorer and enjoy trail riding, learn roping and crack whips, learn archery and skeet shooting, take riding lessons, and partake in arena games. During your stay, you’ll be served hearty home-cooked meals.
Stay at a rustic Montana ranch, which can accommodate up to eight people at a time, thus ensuring an intimate western adventure.
7-Day Restorative Horse Riding and Yoga Holiday in New Mexico
- Price per Day: From US$436
- Availability: Select dates in June, August & September 2023
- Location: Edgewood, New Mexico
- Skill Level: Intermediate & advanced
Are you looking to get immersed in the restorative powers of equines and yoga? This retreat balances your mind, nourishes your body, and lightens your soul.
You’ll stay at a ranch, which is designed to be an environmentally friendly, relaxing mountain retreat. The guest house offers three bedrooms, two and a quarter baths, a shared kitchen, and a common room filled with books and games.
You’ll enjoy daily trail riding excursions to challenge your adventurous nature. Due to the terrain and length of rides, your riding ability should be at an intermediate level.
However, no yoga experience is required as the yoga sessions are tailored to your experience and needs. You’ll practice various yoga styles, including Equi-Yoga, which borrows asanas (poses) and breathing techniques from yoga and translates them into the saddle.
You’ll also enjoy a Reiki healing session and a tourism day when you’ll experience the diverse culture of New Mexico.
The package includes healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as snacks and water on the trail, the transfers from and to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ), and all the equipment needed (yoga & equestrian).
3-Day Weekend Ranch Vacation and Horseback Riding in Benson, Arizona
- Price per Day: From US$165
- Availability: All Year Round
- Location: Benson, Arizona
- Skill Level: All Levels
Spend a weekend in the mountains that were the homelands to Apache chiefs Geronimo and Cochise.
The experienced staff, spectacular scenery, and well-mannered horses will make for an unforgettable experience.
The package includes 2 nights’ accommodation and all meals, 3 days of horse riding (about 8 hours each day), and a ranch activity (such as roping or archery).
Beginners will enjoy a leisurely ride on the gentle trails surrounding the ranch, while more experienced riders will have the opportunity to join different guided rides in the surrounding mountains.
If you travel as a family, it’s recommended to book the cabin. Cottages are also available, and they feature a full kitchen, living room with TV, wi-fi, and a porch.
Kindly book your flight to Tucson International Airport (TUS). The transfer is available for an additional fee.
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