IRELAND: Cross-Country Riding

This one is built for fast-paced riding and a lot of jumps on fantastic horses. You don't need cross country experience, but you should be comfortable galloping outdoors. Real Irish charm, real Irish horses, and the sort of unpretentious warmth that makes you feel at home by day two.

The cross country course is huge. Up to one hundred jumps. Natural logs, stone walls, ditches, and every obstacle you can think of. Most fences have two or more options, so nervous novices and seasoned competitors are equally well catered for. Plenty of smaller jumps to build confidence before you point at anything bigger.