Oliveira do Hospital: Horse Riding Trails｜Portugal

Discover the unspoiled beauty of Central Portugal on horseback. We offer guided trail rides through rolling hills, forests, picturesque villages and quiet country paths! a unique way to experience the Portuguese countryside.

Our Riding Tours: Please Read Before Booking

For the safety and well-being of both our guests and our horses, we have made a clear choice regarding the level of riding experience required for our outdoor trail rides.

Our horses are not suitable for outdoor trail rides with inexperienced riders. After our experience last summer, we found that inexperienced adults often have expectations that we cannot safely or responsibly meet.

For the safety of our riders and the welfare of our horses, we therefore offer trail rides only to experienced riders, plus guided horse walks for children.

We therefore offer the following two types of experiences:

Tour 1: Trail Ride for Experienced Riders (1h30m)

For experienced and confident riders aged 13+ who ride regularly and are comfortable riding independently at walk, trot and canter.

Riders should have:

* A secure and balanced seat
* Good control of their horse independently
* Correct and steady rein contact
* Soft, independent hands
* The confidence and ability to ride outdoors in varied terrain

This ride is intended for riders with regular riding experience. It is generally not suitable for occasional riders or people whose experience mainly consists of holiday riding, even if they have ridden or cantered before.

Our horses require riders who are confident, balanced and able to communicate with them independently.

Tour 2 : Guided Horse Walk for Children (45 min)

For young children with little or no riding experience.

The horse is led entirely on foot by a guide, and the child rides at walk for the duration of the experience. A guide remains with the horse throughout the walk, making this a calm and safe introduction to being around and on a horse.

This experience is specifically designed for children who are not yet experienced or old enough to ride independently.

Group Sizes:
Temporary Limitation up to spring 2027:

Due to an injury to one of our horses, and because a new horse is not yet ready for outdoor rides in a group, we currently accept a maximum of 1 person for an experienced trail ride and 2 children for the guided horse walk.

Seasonal Availability:

Please note that during the winter season, we offer fewer riding options than during the high/summer season.


An Alternative for Less Experienced Riders

If you have little or no riding experience but would still like to explore the beautiful countryside of Central Portugal, we highly recommend our quad bike tours.

Our quad tours are a fun and adventurous way to discover the surrounding landscapes, country roads and beautiful scenery without requiring previous horse-riding experience.

The quad tours can also be booked through KKday.