Horses are strong, powerful, and beautiful creatures. Horse riding has been a popular activity and people have loved it for decades now. The reason isn’t just that it is highly fun-giving but there is a myriad of other positive factors making its popularity reasonable.

Horse riding gives you the pump or adrenaline many people crave for. It gives you an insight into the lives of these lovely beasts simultaneously setting a connection and making you empathetic about them. It is highly addictive and one can bet that you’ll fall in love with the process once you have got the buzz resulting in it becoming a lifestyle choice.

Riding horses is indeed great exercise, but it also serves greater benefits to people on a psychological level as well as a physical one. According to reports, being around horses soothes your mind and thereby acts as an anti-depressant due to the release of stress hormones. Horse riding also helps you burn calories hence making you physically fit. Making horse riding your hobby is a great choice as it’s a win-win in every aspect.

Hence one must consider the option of going on a Horse Riding Tour to detox from the busy stressful life.

One must try Horse Riding Tours if:

They are intrigued to know about different cultural stories and myths that guides usually share on the way.

• If they want to explore hidden paths and want to feel an embrace from the environment. 
• If they love to spend time with animals getting to know their behaviour and life.
• If they want to experience the rawness and wilderness of Mother Nature.

One must avoid going on Horse Riding Tours if they have never ridden a horse before as it consumes a lot of time in the start and hence spoils your experience. However with the help of the guide, one can try to learn the basics swiftly. Also if someone likes riding alone, horse riding tours may not the best option for them as it is usually a group activity.

What to wear while riding a horse?

Usually, it is advised that one should not wear tight jeans due to their non-stretchy nature as it may cause muscle soreness later. One should opt to wear loose pants or leggings and comfortable boots when going on a Mleiha horse riding tour. Go with a tight-fitted shirt so that it doesn’t get tangled with the horse’s equipment. You don’t have to buy any other safety helmets or anything as all the necessary safety equipment is provided by the guide or the travel agency.

What is the best time to go on a horse riding tour?

The best time to go on a horse riding tour highly depends on the weather of the place. One should go for a horse riding tour when it is spring or autumn or the temperature is neither too cold nor too warm.

How much does it usually cost?

In India, Horse riding for a day (5-6 hours) generally costs between INR 1000-8000 depending upon the track, timings, and some other factors.

Excited to plan a Horse riding Tour soon? Here are some suggestions.

10 Best Places for Horse Riding in India

One must consider going for horse riding in the beautiful huge mountains, lush landscapes set against turquoise skies in Jammu and Kashmir as it will give you some good once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The major 3 locations famous for horse riding are Pahalgam, Son Marg and Ladakh. Some other best places when going for a horse riding experience are the flowery Yumthang Valley in Sikkim, Udaipur in Rajasthan, Solang Valley in Himachal Pradesh and Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.

Horse Riding Vacations or Tours

If you are interested in a full-fledged horse-riding tour, you may want to have a look here:

In the Saddle, is an international company that has been continuously a popular choice among horse riding enthusiasts. It has been organizing handcrafted horse riding tours for 23 years and had a reputable rating. Both beginners and experts are welcomed there. One of its prominent tours was Fairs and Festivals. It was a week ride commencing from Jaipur and ending at Delhi while visiting Agra in between. They also have had organized tours in the lush tea gardens of Assam and Punjab.

Unicorn Trails is another good option if you want to have a memorable horse riding experience. They provide you with 7-8 tours across Rajasthan and one in Ladakh.

Equitors is a popular agency for horse riding tours. They have maintained a high rating and excellent reviews from their customers mainly for their outlook and focus on the safety of the riders. It provides you with only 4 tours that explore different parts of the royal Rajasthan.

Most of the agencies include accommodation and travel charges in their package. These packages can cost you from INR 16000-40000.

Want to explore the international land and go for horse riding tours outside India?

Some places best suited for horse riding tours are Italy, the USA, France, Argentina, Mongolia, Australia and Spain.

Now that you have quite a good idea about horse riding tours, it’s time to go and plan yours!