Holidays with your own horse: tips and information for a unique break

Galloping along the beach on your own horse, or exploring the beautiful Lüneburg Heath: for many riders, going on holiday with their horse is the ultimate dream. To make sure your adventure really does become a dream holiday, this magazine article gives you a few tips for planning it.

"Galloping wildly across the beach, you hear nothing but the roar of the sea, you see nothing but infinity, you feel nothing but the magic of the moment. Touch the wind and you will know what freedom means."
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Legal requirements for holidays abroad with your horse (e.g. the Netherlands)

For holidays in some countries, such as the Netherlands or Denmark, a health certificate for the horses is required by law. For this you need to make an appointment with the responsible official veterinarian. The official vet examines the horse for contagious diseases and checks its fitness for transport, as well as its equine passport and its identification via the microchip. The health certificate is only valid for crossing the border, so the appointment should take place shortly before departure. The cost of the health certificate varies according to the number of horses and depends on the district. The fees vary considerably and range from €25 to €100 per horse.

As a holiday trip with your horse is not commercial horse transport, you do not need a transport authorisation.

No matter where you go: a holiday with your own horse is always a unique experience.

Packing list for a holiday with your horse

A holiday with your horse requires quite a lot of equipment. We have put together a packing list for your riding holiday.

In a further article we will introduce you to possible holiday destinations with your horse in more detail.

We hope you enjoy planning your holiday and have a wonderful time away. :-)

Your EQM Team