Now, answer me this: are you looking for a location-based ride with a flexible itinerary? Do you want to reignite your love of horses? Are you keen for a typical Welsh experience in the famous Brecon Beacons National Park? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, you should definitely consider the Black Mountain Explorer, hosted by Paul and Emily Turner.
On this ride, you’ll have the unique opportunity to call a Welsh Cob your very own for the week. You’ll be able to catch, groom and tack up your horse before spending time gazing through their ears at spectacular Welsh landscapes. Rather than being rein-fed for the week, you’ll be able to develop a bond with your horse on the ground, which is super special.
Flexibility is the key to this itinerary – you can ride as much or as little as you like. With superb and varying bridle paths on your doorstep, you can ride all day, or morning and afternoon. Some days you’ll have a saddlebag-packed picnic lunch, while on others you’ll mooch into a typically Welsh ale house for a meal and a pint. On another day, you’ll ride in the morning and then spend the afternoon exploring the charming market village of Hay-on-Wye, popping in and out of bookstores.
With departure dates on offer from March through to September, you can use this trip as a destination ride to further improve your riding skills and confidence over open and uneven terrain. Or, if you’re going to the UK or Europe for other work or holiday ventures, you can book-end your trip with an affordable, typically Welsh ride. Need I say more?
Fast Facts
- Horse Breed:Fine, fit Welsh Cobs who will surprise you with their surefootedness and superb balance. Compact, intelligent and strong, they are ideally suited to the hills and mountains that will surround you.
- Pace:The pace is fast and varies on a daily basis, with lots of trotting and cantering.
- Weight Limit:A maximum of 88kg / 195lbs.
- Type of tack:English all-purpose saddles *Please be advised that this is a hands-on ride (it’s the Welsh way) which includes pitching in to help at the end of each day. Not only will you have to help look after your horse, but you’ll also be required to assist with cleaning the saddles, bridles, girths and saddlecloths at the end of every day. For those accustomed to handing your horse to a groom, this might not be the right riding holiday for you.
- Seasons:June to September.
- Group size:A maximum of 8 guests.
- Time in Saddle:Between 3.5 to 4 hours per day.
- Riding Ability:Suitable for intermediate to experienced riders. All riders MUST be competent and confident at a canter over varied terrain. If you are a nervous rider, this is not a suitable ride for you. Not sure what your riding experience is? Watch THIS video to find out.
- Accommodation:Comfortable rooms with ensuites in a charming 17th Century Welsh Longhouse at Blaenau Bach farm.
- Ride Length:7 days, 6 nights, with 5 riding days.
- Inclusions:
Price includes 5 days riding, accommodation, all meals (from first day dinner through to last day breakfast, with the exception of one dinner mid-week) and luggage transportation throughout the ride.
- Exclusions:
Price excludes international flights, travel insurance, transfers to and from the ride, alcohol and drinks (other than water) and one dinner mid-week (usually Tuesday night) where guests will eat out at a local pub and pay for their own meals and drinks.
DEPARTURE DATES & RATES
NEW! Secure your saddle seat NOW with a 10% deposit - as part of our 10x 10% payment plan!Departing | Finishing | Total | ||||
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June 12, 2021 | June 18, 2021 |
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July 17, 2021 | July 23, 2021 |
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July 31, 2021 | August 6, 2021 |
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September 11, 2021 | September 17, 2021 |
A single supplement charge of £50 per night will apply to guests not willing to twin share a room with another guest (subject to availability). A non rider price is also available upon request.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Price includes 5 days riding, accommodation, all meals (from first day dinner through to last day breakfast, with the exception of one dinner mid-week) and luggage transportation throughout the ride.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Price excludes international flights, travel insurance, transfers to and from the ride, alcohol and drinks (other than water) and one dinner mid-week (usually Tuesday night) where guests will eat out at a local pub and pay for their own meals and drinks.
Accepted payment is by credit or debit card only. There is a 2% surcharge on all card payments. Click HERE to read our recommendations on which cards are best to use to avoid international transaction fees.
WHY IS THE PRICE QUOTED IN GBP?
With our riding destinations, the currency is dictated by our ride partner in that country. Therefore due to fluctuating exchange rates we have to quote in the same currency.
Itinerary
Expand AllCollapse All*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.

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