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Andalucia is the home of horses in art, pure bred Andalusian horses are highly sought after for their unique qualities. They are elegant with a high head carriage, wide forehead, short arched neck and have a silky flowing mane.

In Andalucia the manes of mares are normally clipped and only the stallions display their mane in full splendour. Around 50 per cent of Andalusians horses are grey or white while the rest are bay or black.

Horse-riding holidays in Andalucia are the obvious choice for horse lovers and they are becoming more popular. Which is excellent news for the rider because the standard, quality and availability of riding schools is improving all the time.

So what sort of riding holiday are you looking for?

A complete package of an accommodation and free-riding?

Guided rides for all ages and levels or experience?

Horse Riding on the beach?

An inland tour staying at different hotels each night with your luggage transported for you?

Something for beginners to horse riding?

There are many choices to make, and maybe that choice is more or less ruled by the nearest airport to either your home or your chosen destination.

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Horse Riding in Almeria

In Almeria city there are pony rides every afternoon at the Cortijo Los Roblecillos in Pechina.

For the more adventurous there's desert riding and cantering in the sea in Agua Amarga a small white-washed fishing village.

Horse Riding in Cadiz

Cadiz has to offer the most choice in horse riding, you can trek through cork forests, gallop along sandy beaches or walk in the surf at sunset. There are many companies in and around Cadiz that offer horses for hire, riding tuition and guided or un-guided treks.

Horse Riding in Cordoba

There aren't many horse riding companies in Cordoba province, which is a shame because the countryside is different again with rolling fields, stone walls and black pigs for Jamon, roaming stone-walled fields of holm oaks.
Actividades Ecuestres de la Subbética near Priego de Cordoba have horses for rent and offer riding lessons.

For some excellent beach riding try Granada's Rock Beach Ranch, Salobreña on the Costa Tropical. Beautiful Spanish horses are available for all ages and abilities - a mountain treks or canter on the beach. You can find them below Hotel Salobreña, booking is advisable.

Or what about horse trekking in the Alpujarra, the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, horses are available for the experienced and riding lessons for the beginner.

Horse Riding in Huelva

Horse Riding in Jaen

The Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas in Jaen in the largest natural park in Spain and offers some thrilling riding country. Picadero El Cortijillo Picadero El Cortijillo near Arroyo Frio offers guided rides from 1 hour to 7 hours through beautiful scenery and can be adapted to your needs as an experienced or novice rider.

For week long stays combining riding and accommodation Andalucia Horse Riding offer complete packages in the hills above Lake Vinuela north of Malaga. They also offer an airport pick-up service so you can enjoy a car-free horse-full holiday.

Ecuestre Las Minas have a range of horses and ponies to suit all ages from 3 to 73 and all abilities from disabled to expert riders.

Horse Riding in Seville

If you're looking to stable your own horse then Finca Los Caballos offers stabling with grazing land and care if needed. They have 180 km of bridle paths and riding/working horses on their farm.

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