On this island you can do a wide variety of tours on the back of a steed.
The horseback excursions can be open or private. Equestrian outings do not usually add more than 15 participants, since there are few farms that have enough monitors and steeds to organize large excursions.
In Menorca there is a coastal path called “Camí de Cavalls”, created by soldiers from another era who patrolled the coast of the island. Although this coastal path is more suitable for hikers than for horses, there are many sections suitable for horseback riding, which are offered in this type of outing.
There are equestrian excursions in Menorca in which the rider can enter the sea on the back of his horse.
There are also many inland routes on private land that can only be entered by one company or another.
The equestrian culture of Menorca
Since the Christian conquest of Menorca with a cavalry regiment under the orders of King Alfonso III in 1287, the Minorcan culture has intensely identified itself with the figure of this animal.
So much so, that at the heart of the island’s popular patron saint festivities is the famous “jaleo” of Menorca, where young locals almost dance with the mounted steeds.
In addition, Menorca has a own breed of horse recognized internationally since 1988, although its origins go back several centuries.
It is very likely that you will end up riding one of these Minorcan horses when you do your horse riding excursion on the island.
What to know before booking a horseback riding tour
There are several things you should clarify before selecting an equestrian tour on this island:
The first is the weight of each rider, since depending on how much each rider weighs, the ranch will give him one steed or another.
It is also important to declare the level and riding experience of each excursion participant.