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Riding Wild Ability Guide 

All of our rides require a certain level of physical health and fitness to ensure safety while navigating the inherent unpredictability of horses in nature. They also call for courage and a willingness to embrace the unknown, as time spent in nature with animals and ever-changing weather is naturally unpredictable. We recommend preparing your body by engaging in outdoor activities such as riding and hiking to get fit and ready for the adventure. The weight limit for our rides is 90 kg, which ensures the comfort and well-being of our horses, allowing them to safely carry riders over varied terrain while maintaining their health and vitality.

Beginner rider

  • Little riding experience

  • Capable of mounting safely and controlling a horse at the walk

  • Open to spending a few hours in the saddle 

Strong beginner 

  • Little riding experience

  • Capable of mounting safely and controlling a horse at the walk

  • Open to spending long hours in the saddle 

  • Has the courage to embrace the unknown, navigate technical mountainous trails, and step confidently out of their comfort zone

Intermediate rider

  • Able to mount and dismount their horse unassisted 

  • Comfortable and in control at the walk, trot and canter 

  • Is capable of using riding aids effectively 

  • Has experience riding at all paces in the open countryside

  • Capable of spending long hours in the saddle

Experienced rider

  • Comfortable and in control at the walk, trot and canter

  • Comfortable controlling their horse in a group of other horses in open country 

  • Capable of controlling their horses at any speed over uneven terrain

  • Rides regularly, has a good seat and is confident of their own ability 

  • Comfortable to spend long hours in the saddle 

  • Can change direction of their horse at any pace and circumstance as needed

Advanced rider

  • Balanced rider with soft hands, capable of handling almost any horse

  • Lifelong riding experience, often with a background in competition 

  • Strong horse sense, likely developed through owning and working with horses 

  • Skilled at calming spooked horses and managing fast-moving horses in group settings 

  • Has a firm seat and can endure up to 7 hours in the saddle

  • Experienced in riding over open country and uneven terrain at all gates  

  • Rides regularly, is physically fit, and capable of riding spirited horses 

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