Riding Holiday for Quiet Trail Rides

A riding holiday with quiet trail rides in northern Germany: Heinshof in the Lüneburg Heath is the premier destination for riders who want to experience silent heath paths, pine forests and open countryside on horseback – without mass tourism and without road traffic.

Trail rides at Heinshof – what to expect

All trail rides are led personally by head trainer Linda Naeve-Haht. The routes wind through the Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve – one of the largest heathland landscapes in northern Europe. Paths are quiet, clearly marked and free of road traffic. Group sizes are kept deliberately small.

Who are the trail rides suitable for?

• Beginners and returning riders – beginners train on arenas first until ready for hacking. calm school horses provide the necessary confidence.
• Advanced riders – varied terrain with trot and canter sections.
• Families – parents and children ride together on matched horses.
• Mother-child and father-child – dedicated trail rides as part of the riding holiday packages.

School horses – trained for safe trail riding

All school horses are trained personally by Linda Naeve-Haht in dressage, show jumping and trail riding. They are kept to the highest welfare standards: year-round pasture access, osteopathy every 6 weeks, custom-made CWD saddles.

Riding holiday at Heinshof – what’s included

• Professional riding tuition in small groups (dressage, jumping, trail)
• Daily guided trail rides through the Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve
• Accommodation in 8 luxury holiday apartments on the historic estate
• Pro shop with Helite airbag vests (for sale and hire)
• Farm shop, stable tours, authentic farm life

Frequently asked questions about trail rides

Are trail rides possible for beginners? No – the school horses are specifically trained for quiet trail rides but beginners should train with us first until they are ready to go – for your security! We offer special security and dressage training lessons for your goal.

How long do the trail rides last? Between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on level and package.

Are children’s trail rides available? Yes – children from approx. age 5 ride on age-appropriate school horses.