Horse Riding Sardinia

• Horseback riding: what you need to know before mounting
• Sardinia horseback riding tours: the best itineraries
• Sardinia horseback riding tours: price information 
• Gift a horseback riding tour: an adventure in contact with nature

Horseback riding: what you need to know before mounting

The first thing to know is that anyone can ride a horse. There are no minimum requirements, other than being in good health and being at least 14 years old. Before setting off on the ride, the equestrian guides give an introductory lesson on basic riding techniques and the main commands to be given to the horses. Novices and beginners are assigned the most docile specimens to ensure a pleasant and safe experience.

Horseback riding can be done on easy, mostly flat trails or on more technical routes that require mastery in all gaits (stride, trot and gallop). Comfortable clothing and durable long pants should be worn. This type of activity has no seasonality: if the weather is good, you can ride all year round.

Sardinia horseback riding tours: the best itineraries

One of the most popular areas for going horseback riding in Sardinia is the Costa Verde on the western side. Characterized by wide spaces, sand dunes and unspoiled nature, here you can take rides along the seashore or on the hillside, with panoramic views of the coast. The Oristano area also boasts a great equestrian tradition and one of the most important equestrian centers on the island, in the municipality of Arborea.

Those who love horses and want to admire them in the wild can visit the Giara di Gesturi, a plateau in the Sardinian hinterland that is home to a native species: the Giara horses. In southern Sardinia, excursions can be made to the Sulcis area or to Costa Rei, not far from Villasimius. Those who want to go horseback riding in Cagliari can rely on the various equestrian clubs in the city or move to Pula, Capoterra or Quartu Sant’Elena.

Other possibilities for those on vacation in Sardinia who want to enjoy a horseback ride on the beach are the agritourisms with stables in the Olbia, San Teodoro, and Golfo di Orosei areas.

Sardinia horseback riding tours: price information

A 1-hour horseback ride costs 25 to 40 euros per person, depending on the location. Prices increase for longer excursions. For example, half-day horseback riding tours range from 85 to 100 euros per person. In addition, it is also possible to take 3- or 4-day-long excursions, which cost at least 400 euros.

Gift a horseback riding tour: an adventure in contact with nature

More and more people are choosing to gift an outdoor experience instead of a material object to be kept locked in a drawer. If you are also thinking of giving a gift that is different from the usual, you can find lots of exciting and fun outdoor activities here.

Horseback riding can be a special gift for animal and nature lovers. You don’t need to be an experienced horseman: the rides are suitable for novices as well, and with the help of equestrian guides, everyone can enjoy an unforgettable and relaxing experience!