Horse Riding in the Outer Hebrides

There’s little to beat the thrill and excitement of horse riding in the Outer Hebrides.

Think hacking in the Western Isles and you will immediately be stuck by images of riding horses along beautiful Scottish island beaches. The smell of the sea, the crash of the surf, the wail of seabirds, the endless sand and the sea glistening in the unique Outer Hebrides sunlight. Of course, horse riding on Lewis, Harris, Berneray, North Uist, Grimsay, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay also offer opportunities to enjoy a wide range of Scottish island equestrian experiences.

Choose to ride inland trails in the Western Isles, enjoy Outer Hebrides pony trekking alongside the machair grasses that carpet our coast, or enjoy Hebrides riding breaks taking in the hill and mountain trails of these islands. More than anything else, there is an unbeatable sense of freedom that accompanies riding holidays in the Outer Hebrides. 

We have Traigh Mhor Pony Trekking in North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, showcased as the best beach riding in Scotland by the Horse and Hound, offering Outer Hebrides horse riding experiences which include rides down onto the famous pristine Tràigh Mhòr sands.  They also offer a wide range of village, moorland and picnic  and beach rides throughout the year to all abilities and ages.

Riders looking to indulge their passion for the equestrian in the Outer Hebrides can also choose a horse riding centres the Outer Hebrides own British Horse Society approved riding school on Benbecula – the Uist Community Riding School .

Of course, no description of riding in the Outer Hebrides would be complete without mention of the Western Isles native pony, the sturdy and rugged Eriskay - originally from the island of Eriskay. Considered an endangered breed not so many years ago, these tough little ponies are now kept throughout the islands, and if you visit one of the island equestrian centres, you may well get the chance to ride one.