Scotland

The Scottish Highlands Ride

The Highlands Ride: Wind, Whisky and Wild Freedom

Scotland’s Highlands are a place steeped in myth and legend, yet when you step out on a fine horse and feel the fierce, fresh purity of this land, you’ll be swept into the here and now.

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Trip Highlights

  • The many moods of the Highlands as the sun shines, the wind blows and the clouds billow

  • Gathering your nerve for a Russian-style banya, plunging into the swimming loch then jumping straight into the outdoor sauna

  • Chasing away the chilly air with a dram of whisky by the crackling fire

  • Shivers running down your spine as the legends of the Highlands seep into your soul

  • Cantering wild and free across heather-covered hilltops

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When to goApril - May & August - OctoberRide length • 7 days, 6 nights
• 8 days, 7 nights
Riding levelBeginner • Intermediate • Strong Intermediate • Advanced Centre-based You ride out from the same destination every day.
From£4,695 GBP
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Details

  • Riding levels

    Suitable for all riding abilities.
    You MUST be confident riding in an English all-purpose saddle. Riding groups will be split according to ability so that everyone feels comfortable.
    *Beginners must be confident rising/posting to the trot and able to enjoy a steady canter.

    Not sure what your riding ability is? See the definitions below.

  • Type of tack

    English all-purpose saddles and bridles.

  • Horse breed

    A mixture of Irish Draft Horses, Irish Cobs, Irish Sport Horses and Connemaras.

  • Accommodation

    You’ll stay at the magnificent Tulliemet House, a restored Georgian residence on the Blair Atholl Estate, offering grand living spaces, character-filled bedrooms, modern comforts, and a walled garden with a swimming loch and sauna, all set amid breathtaking Highland scenery.

  • Pace

    The pace is variable, depending on the nature of the terrain, but riders will enjoy limited stretches of trotting and cantering. Please keep in mind this is one of the steadier rides in Scotland we offer simply due to the terrain. If you are looking for a super fast ride in Scotland, this is not the one for you.

  • Weight limit

    A maximum of 95kg / 209lbs.

    It is VERY important that you provide your current weight accurately when booking. If your weight is not accurate, we cannot guarantee that your hosts will have a horse for you to ride.

  • Group size

    A maximum of 10 riding guests. Non-riders are also welcome and can join the off-horse activities.

  • Minimum age

    14 years of age

  • Time in Saddle

    On average, 2 to 6 hours per day.

  • Weather

    Summer (Jun–Aug) is mild with long daylight hours, typically 15–20°C (59–68°F), though rain is frequent, while winter (Dec–Feb) is cold, around 0–5°C (32–41°F), with snow common.

    Autumn brings cooler temperatures (10–15°C / 50–59°F) and stunning colour around Pitlochry and Blair Atholl, and spring warms gradually to 8–12°C (46–54°F) with fresh foliage and wildflowers.

    Overall, expect a mix of sun, rain and cooler temperatures at any time of year.

  • Languages

    English

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2027

Premium room with ensuite
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From £4,800 GBP
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Single
From £5,800 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,875 GBP
Master suite with ensuite
Couple share Sharing a bed with a companion.
From £4,875 GBP
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Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,920 GBP
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Upstairs room with shared bathroom
Single
From £4,695 GBP
This departure is sold out

Waitlist yourself and we will send you an email if this date becomes available. Spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Upstairs room with shared bathroom
Single
From £4,695 GBP
Premium room with ensuite
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From £4,800 GBP
Single
From £5,800 GBP
Master suite with ensuite
Couple share Sharing a bed with a companion.
From £4,875 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,920 GBP
This departure is sold out

Waitlist yourself and we will send you an email if this date becomes available. Spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional information:

Includes attendance at Scone Horse Trials

Upstairs room with shared bathroom
Single
From £4,895 GBP
Premium room with ensuite
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From £5,000 GBP
Single
From £6,000 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £3,077 GBP
Master suite with ensuite
Couple share Sharing a bed with a companion.
From £5,075 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £3,120 GBP
This departure is sold out

Waitlist yourself and we will send you an email if this date becomes available. Spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Upstairs room with shared bathroom
Single
From £4,695 GBP
Premium room with ensuite
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From £4,800 GBP
Single
From £5,800 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,875 GBP
Master suite with ensuite
Couple share Sharing a bed with a companion.
From £4,875 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,920 GBP
Premium room with ensuite
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From £4,800 GBP
Book
Single
From £5,800 GBP
Upstairs room with shared bathroom
Single
From £4,695 GBP
Master suite with ensuite
Couple share Sharing a bed with a companion.
From £4,875 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,920 GBP
This departure is sold out

Waitlist yourself and we will send you an email if this date becomes available. Spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Upstairs room with shared bathroom
Single
From £4,695 GBP
Premium room with ensuite
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From £4,800 GBP
Single
From £5,798 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,875 GBP
Master suite with ensuite
Couple share Sharing a bed with a companion.
From £4,875 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,920 GBP
Upstairs room with shared bathroom
Single
From £4,695 GBP
Book
Master suite with ensuite
Couple share Sharing a bed with a companion.
From £4,875 GBP
Book
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,920 GBP
Book
Premium room with ensuite
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From £4,800 GBP
Single
From £5,800 GBP
Non-rider Sharing a room with a riding companion.
From £2,875 GBP

2028

Want to be the first to know about new departure dates?

We’re already planning the 2028 season of this ride. We’re aiming to release 2028 departure dates in approximately June to July 2027, though this is a guide only and can change. We’ll email you when new dates are released!

Things to know

Payment details

  • A fixed Booking Fee of £145 GBP
  • All bookings and associated fees are charged in the currency of the ride.
  • Accepted payment method is by credit or debit card only.

Cancellation policy

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your ride, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancellation fees apply based on how close your departure date is, and deposits are non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your booking. Read our full cancellation policy.

International fees

If you're paying in a currency different from your own, your bank may charge a conversion or international transaction fee.

Please note

There are 2x Master Suites with ensuites, 3x twin share rooms (which can also be singles) with ensuites, and 2x upstairs single rooms with shared bathroom available, all of varying sizes and layouts (it’s a house of a certain age and character after all). These will be assigned by preference on a first come, first served basis.

What’s included (and what’s not)

Included

  • All riding activities outlined in the itinerary
  • All transfers in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation
  • Meals (except day 3 lunch)
  • A private tour of Blair Castle
  • Alcohol

Excluded

  • International and regional flights
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Day 3 lunch
  • Optional whiskey distillery tour
  • Additional activities available (e.g. massage treatments, archery, clay shooting)
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Itinerary

Please note, this is a suggested itinerary only and subject to change at the discretion of your guides due to weather and other influencing factors.

  • Day 1: Arrival

    2 hours in the saddle

    Welcome to Bonnie Scotland, globetrotters! Having arrived in beautiful Edinburgh the day prior, today you’ll be picked up from Edinburgh Airport at 11am and transferred 90 minutes northwest to your new home away from home, Tulliemet House. If you’ve chosen to self-drive, you need to arrive by 1pm. Here, you’ll meet your hosts and get to know your fellow globetrotters over a light buffet lunch.

    Then it’s time to don your riding gear and meet Susy and her {absolutely dreamy} team of horses! This first ride is a two-hour loop that will afford you the chance to get to know your horse and have an introductory gawp at your surroundings. By the time you dismount, you’ll feel a strong connection to both the Highlands and your horse.

    Back at Tulliemet House, afternoon tea and biscuits are served, and you’ll have some time to settle in (or perhaps work through any remaining jet lag with a cold plunge in the loch!).

    At around 6:30pm, welcome drinks will be poured and everyone will gather for a relaxed dinner courtesy of your extraordinary cook, Rebecca. You’re then free to enjoy the rest of the evening as you please before sinking contentedly into bed.

  • Day 2: Over hill & dale

    3 to 4 hours in the saddle

    In true holiday style, your first morning at Tulliemet is indulgently free of plans. Coffee, tea and some snacks will be served from 8am, but save room – there’s more to come. First, though… take a bath, pick up a book, stroll through the gardens, hike into the woods… the morning is yours!

    A hearty brunch will be laid out at 10:30 to ensure you’re fuelled up for the ride to come, then at 12pm you’ll find the horses saddled and waiting outside. Your lovely guides will lead you on a three-and-a-half-hour ride over hill and dale, exploring just a sample of the regenerative farmland and untamed moorland that characterises this iconic region. You’ll canter over open heath, cross running streams, pad through forests and hug the shores of mirror-like lochs.

    Afterwards, back at base, you’ll all carry hot mugs of tea and big bundles of blankets out to the swimming loch. The sauna will be steaming just steps away, so channel your inner Braveheart and plunge into the loch with a fierce cry of ‘Freedom!’ It’ll be worth it when you’re toasty warm and limbered up after the sauna, believe us.

    There’s plenty of time to scrub up before Rebecca and her team serve a delectable family-style dinner at 7pm. If you’re peckish beforehand, nibbles are always available in the kitchen.

  • Day 3: Blair Castle & House of Bruar

    2 hours in the saddle

    Snuggle up in your plush blankets as long as you like this morning, globetrotters. Tea, coffee and snacks will be available from 8am, and a full breakfast will be cooked to your liking at 9am.

    Mid-morning, you’ll jump in the minibus for a spectacular 20-minute drive to Blair Atholl, the village where the famous fairytale-esque Blair Castle is located. Here, you’ll be given a fascinating private tour of the castle itself while your guides prepare and saddle the horses outside. Mounting up, you’ll have the unforgettable experience of riding on the castle grounds – the unforgettable location of the legendary Blair Horse Trials from 1989 to 2024! On this two-hour ride, there’ll be some thrilling canters, plus plenty of photo stops to capture those ‘pinch yourself’ moments and the many extraordinary views.

    While the horses return to Tulliemet in the afternoon, your Globetrotting group will head to nearby House of Bruar. To describe this institution as a ‘shop’ does not do the emporium justice – trust us. You’ll have the rest of the afternoon here to peruse, purchase, tee up some custom tartan tailoring, or perhaps enjoy an incredible lobster lunch, Scotch egg, high tea or roast. (Lunch, if you feel you need it, is at your own expense).

    You’ll be transferred to Tulliemet House at around 5pm, and you’ll dine at 7pm (hopefully in head-to-toe tartan!). Rest up tonight, globetrotters, tomorrow promises to be a day to remember!

  • Day 4: Picnic lunch ride

    5 hours in the saddle

    This morning begins in the usual languid style, with hot drinks and nibbles from 8am and a hearty cooked breakfast from 9am. You’ve got a full day in the saddle, so dig in!

    At 10am, you’ll meet your beautiful equine partner outside and mount up. The exact route will depend on the season, weather and terrain, but with 145,000 acres of hills, woodland, glens, lochs and open countryside at your doorstep, there’s no shortage of choice!

    At around lunchtime, as you round the bend of a loch, a ghillie (attendant) will magically appear with picnic supplies. Relaxing on the pebbled shoreline, you’ll take in the brisk alpine air, the ever-changing moods of the Highlands, and perhaps a dram or two of good whisky while you’re at it. After 5 hours of proper adventure in the saddle, Tulliemet House and its roaring fires will be a welcome sight.

    This evening you’ll get your glad rags on for a dinner party worthy of the day’s equestrian exploits (you’ll certainly have worked up an appetite!). Your fantastic hosts will put on an evening of glamour, splendour, and fabulous food and drink just for you.

  • Day 5: Rest day

    Non-riding day

    After the adventure and frivolity of yesterday, you (and the horses!) will be glad to have a restful day on the cards. Breakfast will be a pick-your-own affair from 8am, a massage therapist will be on hand ready to soothe any aches and pains (at your own expense), and your guides will lead a hike from 9:30am for anyone feeling energetic or outdoorsy. Lunch is informal, with tasty offerings on the buffet table and in the fridge allowing you to pile up a plate whenever the mood takes you.

    For an additional cost, archery or clay pigeon shooting can be arranged, and there is an optional excursion to a local whisky distillery in the afternoon.

    The sauna will be lit in the early evening to complete the wellbeing chapter of your holiday. At 7pm, everyone will gather for another delicious dinner.

  • Day 6: Blair Castle and surrounds

    3 hours in the saddle

    Today begins with the usual scrumptious breakfast at Tulliemet House, then you’ll take the minibus back to Blair Atholl, where the horses will be ready for one final terrific ride. It’s another fairytale affair, as you once again mount up in the shadow of Blair Castle. You’ll explore a totally new side of the estate on this three-hour ride, perhaps taking in some of the famous Blair Horse Trials cross country course. There will be plenty of chances to savour wind-in-the-hair trots and canters on this three-hour ride.

    Returning to the castle grounds, there’ll be photo opps with the horses in this magnificent setting before you bid your noble steed a fond farewell. Afterwards, you have the option of staying at Blair Castle for the afternoon, perhaps enjoying the gardens or perusing the gift shop, or revisiting House of Bruar (to pick up that tailored tweed…).

    The minibus will collect everyone by 4:30pm and return you to Tulliemet for a lavish farewell dinner, during which you’ll all no doubt reminisce on an unforgettable week in the Highlands.

  • Day 7: Departure

    Non-riding day

    This morning you’ll enjoy one last breakfast at Tulliemet House before saying goodbye to the Highlands and taking the transfer (or self-driving) back to Edinburgh for your onward travels.

  • Non-Riders

    This ride is a wonderful option for non-riders – while your partner is in the saddle there are innumerable delights and distractions, plus of course the option to go full indolence and just rest and read in the magnificent surrounds of Tulliemet House.
    If you are sporty but just not horsey, there are some magnificent hikes, and some well-curated mountain biking trails to work up an appetite.  The house has a wonderful library of trails which you can download to your phone and self-guide. For more sedate and sedentary outdoor activities, there is the option of stalking or fishing, photography or foraging walks, visiting some of the incredible regenerative farming projects on the estate, off-road driving experiences with a guide, all accessible right from the front door (some at an additional cost).  Your wonderful housekeeper Yvonne will be a great resource for you on what to do, when, and how to organise it (clue – you can probably leave it to her, our very own Mary Poppins!).
    We do recommend non-riders have a hire car, unless you fancy cycling everywhere. You are just 90 minutes by car from the bright lights of Edinburgh, where you can find culture of every persuasion, a thriving culinary scene and some great shopping.
    The non-rider price consists of all standard inclusions in the rider package (i.e. meals, accommodation, extra activities within the itinerary etc.) minus the riding element.

Transfer information

All transfers required throughout the riding itinerary are included in the ride price, including a pick up/drop off transfer service at Edinburgh Airport on the first and last days of the ride. You will need to arrive in Edinburgh the day before your ride begins, to account for any potential travel delays. On day 1, pick up is at Edinburgh Airport at 11am. On the final day of the itinerary, the transfer will return you to Edinburgh Airport by 11:30am. If flying internationally, please ensure your flight departs no earlier than 2pm.

Please note

Self-driving is also an option, in which case you’ll need to arrive at Tulliemet House by 1pm on day 1.

Accommodation

Tulliemet House is the largest family residence on the Blair Atholl Estate, and your very own stately home for the week. A tastefully restored Georgian house set amidst breathtaking highland landscapes, it seamlessly combines modern amenities with castle grandeur. Outside, a walled garden with its own swimming loch and sauna is yours to enjoy. The house itself features several grand reception rooms, a beautiful, inviting kitchen, two luxurious double bedrooms (Master Suites) with ensuites, three twin bedrooms (Premium Rooms) with ensuites, and two single bedrooms upstairs (with a shared bathroom). Being a house of a certain age, all the bedrooms are different sizes, and some have ensuites while others don’t. Rooms will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Prepare to make grand entrances down the sweeping staircase and toast to yet another day of adventures across a heavily-laden, candlelit dining table. Scottish hospitality at its finest!

Food

Most days, you’ll be cooked a full Scottish breakfast, then enjoy a light lunch either at Tulliemet House or out and about, and sit down for a filling, flavoursome dinner after cocktail hour in the evening.

Reviews

Eliza K

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

9 days ago

‘I loved my Scottish Highlands ride – every detail was thoughtfully curated, from the beautiful Tulliemet House, the incredible food, the horses and Read more
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Germana F

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

9 days ago

‘The best day was the last day when we did a long ride around Blair Castle and got to race down a green Read more
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Amity C

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

10 days ago

‘The entire team were attentive, thoughtful, and accommodating. It had been a while since I'd been up in the saddle and they worked Read more
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Chelsea N

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

24 days ago

‘This ride exceeded all my expectations. The horse’s were clearly well cared for and trained well. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Read more
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Rosalind B

Australia • 9 rides with Globetrotting

28 days ago

‘It was just a really fun colourful ride!!! Up in the Highlands with mountain sheep, heather, no houses in sight and the most Read more
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Vivienne A

Australia • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 month ago

‘It was a life changing trip and Scotland will always have a special place in my heart’

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Christine B

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 month ago

‘This trip to the Scottish Highlands was a dream come true. Everything and everyone involved went way above expectations. The Tulliemet House was Read more
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Anita H

Australia • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 month ago

‘Highly recommend. 5 stars to the Horses, Staff, Accommodation and Scenery, even the weather gods were accommodating. Great group of riders from all Read more
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Susanne A

Sweden • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 month ago

‘This ride is amazing! The horses are wonderful! The nature is beautiful! The accomodation is fabulous, and the food….. to die for!!!!’

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Tracey S

Canada • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 month ago

‘The scenery was outstanding and the trails lovely. We were extremely fortunate with our weather but honestly one of my best experiences was Read more
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Sandra B

New Zealand

2 months ago

‘I loved this experience. It changed my life. I regained my fitness and got back into riding again. Reconnecting with horsey friends and Read more
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Annie K

Australia • 6 rides with Globetrotting

4 months ago

‘What an amazing holiday! Stunning Tulliemet house, fabulous group of women, amazing big Irish Sport horses, sensational food, beautiful postcard scenery & so Read more
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Eva P

Bahamas • 1 ride with Globetrotting

5 months ago

‘Scotland did not disappoint. The landscape, the lochs and Tulliemet House was very lovely. Everyone was delightful, attentive and did all they could Read more
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Jill R

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

6 months ago

‘It was a complete package from start to finish. I can’t fault anything,I don’t want to sound pretentious, however my husband Read more
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Sandy B

Australia • 15 rides with Globetrotting

6 months ago

‘Absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The horses were incredible — beautifully cared for, responsive, and a pleasure to ride. The scenery was Read more
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Maria W

United States • 3 rides with Globetrotting

1 year ago

‘This was my second Globetrotting trip to Scotland; I have literally already signed up for the third. The trips are breathtaking, the people Read more
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Angela P

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 year ago

‘One of the best things I’ve ever done! A great team worked hard to make sure we had everything we needed all the Read more
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Lynn T

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 year ago

‘There is travel, and then there is vacation. This was definitely a great vacation! We stayed at a beautiful manor with stunning views Read more
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Zena S

Egypt • 2 rides with Globetrotting

1 year ago

‘This was a trip of a lifetime for me—an absolute dream, from the horses (Pluto was the BEST boy) to the food, to Read more
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Lauren C

United States • 1 ride with Globetrotting

1 year ago

‘Incredible responsive and steadfast horses, beautiful scenery, gorgeous manor accommodations, delicious food, and the most heartwarming team and riders whom I’m already missing. Read more
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Ashley C

United States • 2 rides with Globetrotting

1 year ago

‘This was my first ride with Globetrotting, and it was amazing! I was a little nervous—both about going solo and the riding—but everyone Read more
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What's my riding level?

Not sure what your riding level is? Watch our videos to see all our levels.

Beginner

Reasonably confident riding a horse at a walk, a rising trot, and learning to canter.

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Intermediate

Confident and in control riding at all paces outside an arena, but not riding regularly. Comfortable and competent using aids {the language of your leg, seat and hands} to communicate with your horse.

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Strong Intermediate

An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly outside of an arena and is fit enough to ride for at least six hours per day. Strong intermediate riders are comfortable and competent in all three gaits; able to post or sit to the trot; have an independent seat while cantering (don’t hold onto the saddle); and can pick up the correct canter lead. They can also navigate more complex terrain, including asking a horse to sidestep and jump over a small obstacle.

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Advanced

A frequent rider who is very fit, comfortable in the saddle for at least six hours per day, and has an independent seat and soft hands. Advanced riders are confident on a forward-moving horse at all paces over rough and variable ground on open terrain. They can ride over small jumps and know the techniques used to collect a horse

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