Horse riding holidays in January

Kick off the year with adventure in the saddle

Horse Riding Holidays in January

January is one of our favourite months to slip away on a horseback adventure – when the rest of the world is easing into the new year, we’re already saddling up for the ride of a lifetime.

Our hand-picked January departures whisk you from sun-kissed savannah to palm-fringed islands and storybook countryside. Start your year on the right hoof with Globetrotting!

Why Ride in January

Escape Winter's Chill (Fly South)

January in many parts of the world is bleak, but our rides will have you swapping scarves for sunglasses on tropical beaches, high mountains, and red desert dunes.

Begin the Year With Intention

here’s no better way to set the tone for the year ahead than by doing something for you, and reconnecting with what truly matters: good company, good horses, new experiences, and the sheer beauty of Planet Earth.

Get Inspired

Globetrotting rides have a way of lingering long after you dismount. The friendships, the stories, the life-reset, the self-discovery – we call it The Globetrotting Effect, and trust us, it lasts.

Cultural Events

Celebrate the New Year on the back of a horse in Argentina, Australia, Botswana and beyond, or experience Makar Sankranti in India, marked by kite flying, fairs, harvest feasts and Hindu rituals.

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In the meanwhile, try these rides

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England

The English Rose Ride

Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 5 Aug - 8 Aug, 2026
From £2,8003 nights
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Australia

The Top End Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 1 Jun - 5 Jun, 2026
From $4,7504 nights
Exploratory Ride

Iceland

Icelandic Highlands Ride

Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 8 Jul - 15 Jul, 2026
From €5,3507 nights

Argentina

The Patagonia Glacier Ride

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 10 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026
From $4,9007 nights

Top Tips for planning a January riding vacation

  • Book early so you don’t miss the ride of your dreams. January departures tend to fill fast – everyone wants to escape the winter and unwind post-festive season!
  • Take care of your health in the weeks beforehand – winter bugs can be particularly nasty, so keep your immune system in tip-top shape to ensure you arrive as healthy as a horse!
  • Bring a journal. There’s just something about travelling in the new year that lends itself to epiphanies! You’ll want to remember the moments that shift something inside you.

Explore when to ride

Each month offers unique riding experiences around the globe