Horseback riding in Latvia: Walk-only trails near Riga

An hour on horseback through Latvian forest, at a walk

Horseback riding near Riga in Latvia's woodlands with a live instructor who teaches you about horses and their welfare during a one-hour walk-only trail ride. Children from age 3 are welcome. The stable provides safety helmets and vests for small children. The location sits 20 minutes from the city but feels remote, surrounded by evergreen forest.

The experience

You meet an instructor who briefs you on safety and fits you with a helmet, then pairs you with one of the stable's calm, friendly horses. The ride stays at a walk the whole time (no trotting or cantering), which keeps both you and the horse comfortable and safe. As you move through the woods, the instructor answers questions about horses, their behavior and the natural management methods the stable uses. This is not a silent trail but a chance to learn from someone who knows the animals well.

The stable sits only 20 minutes by car from Riga's center, but the evergreen woodlands around it feel far from the city's pace. You spend the hour exploring these trails with your horse and guide, moving slowly enough to notice the forest and to ask anything that comes to mind. The activity suits all ages and fitness levels. It's designed especially for people who have never ridden before.

What’s included

• Safety helmet for all riders.
• safety vest for small children.
• one-hour guided walk-only trail ride with a live instructor in English or Russian.
• all instruction and horse handling guidance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (15 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Dabas Zirgi

Is this one for you?The ride stays at a walk the whole time, so it suits anyone who wants to be on horseback without the intensity of faster gaits, whether you're a beginner, traveling with young children, or simply prefer a slower pace through the forest.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 18 years); Child (3 to 14 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if I've never ridden a horse before?

The instructor gives you a full safety briefing and teaches you how to handle the horse before you ride. The one-hour ride stays at a walk only, and the stable is built around beginners and families, so the pace and instruction are designed for people with no experience.

How far is the stable from Riga?

The stable is a 20-minute drive from Riga's center, but you're surrounded by quiet evergreen forest once you arrive, so it feels much more remote than the distance suggests.

What's included in the ride?

The instructor, safety helmet, and the one-hour guided trail ride on a calm horse are all included. Safety vests are available for small children at no extra charge.