My Experiences as a Riding Tour Guide – Working with Horses Worldwide
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How It All Began
Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember – and at some point, I realized: I don’t just want to ride, I want to give people special experiences in the saddle.
Step by step, I turned my passion into a profession – as a riding tour guide.
In various countries and stables, I’ve had the opportunity to take on this special role and experience many unforgettable moments.
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What Does a Riding Tour Guide Actually Do?
Being a riding tour guide isn’t just about being “at the front on a horse.” You are a contact person, responsible for safety, a trail navigator, a conversation partner, and sometimes even a comforter for nervous riders.
In addition to leading rides, the job often includes classic stable work, preparing horses, and looking after guests.
Requirements vary greatly depending on the location – and that’s exactly what makes this profession so exciting.
Where I’ve Worked as a Riding Tour Guide
Over the years, I’ve worked in different stables – sometimes as support, sometimes fully responsible for my own tours.
A complete overview can be find here:
-> My Internships & Jobs
Here’s a brief look at my roles:
- Backup Guide / Support
- Beachcomber Horse Trails (South Africa)
- Erikas Horse Farm (Kos Greece)
- Finca Estrella (Tenerife Spain)
- Rancho Bonanza (Mallorca Spain)
- Rocking Horse Ranch (Rhodos Greece)
- Tour Guide (independently led)
- Alfa Horse (Greece) 1 to 2 hours rides
- Diogo Silva – Equestrian Adventure (Azores, Portugal) – 1.5 to 5 hour rides
- Hotel Refugio Prategiano (Italy) – 1 hour ride
- Ranch Manippos (Greece) 1 h ride
Depending on the assignment, I also took on special tasks – such as assessing riders’ experience or spontaneously adjusting tours according to the weather and the skill level of guests.
What I Love About This Job
For me, nothing is more beautiful than witnessing the connection between horse, human, and nature.
The joy in the eyes of my riders when they trot through open landscapes for the first time – that’s priceless.
Of course, there are also challenges – from weather chaos to nervous riders. But that’s exactly what makes this job lively and special.
Do You Want to Become a Riding Tour Guide Yourself?
If you’re still dreaming of working as a guide, take a look at my checklist for horse riding internships or read my reports to see what a typical workday can look like.
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