Horse riding in Tenerife

• Always wear a coat and a rain jacket. The island's microclimates mean that the temperature can vary rapidly, especially in the higher areas.
• Check the weather forecasts before setting off, especially weather warnings or alerts. In the event of strong winds or rain, it is best not to drive on the tracks.
• Do not drive through or off the network of authorised trails.
• Use extreme caution on roads, especially in busy urban areas.
• If you are travelling alone, always tell someone (either someone you know or at the hotel reception) and leave a phone number. This will make it easier to find you if you need to.
• Wear a helmet, which is essential for safety.
• Do not throw any object, waste or rubbish, especially cigarette butts, or liquid or solid waste at any point along the route.
• Remember that the trails do not have lateral protection barriers, so there may be landslides and there are particularly difficult sections (narrow areas, steep slopes, ravines on the margins...). In these cases, extreme caution is necessary.

Tenerife, with an average annual temperature of 22ºC, has favourable weather conditions for horse riding at any time of the year. There are 365 days available to enjoy horse riding adventures.

• In Tenerife there are numerous companies and riding centres that offer all the advice and equipment necessary to go horse riding. In addition to the animal, it is advisable to take a map with the network of routes, sun protection and also comfortable clothes and footwear. It is always necessary to take some warm clothing, as there are areas in the higher parts of the island where the temperature drops considerably.
• It is essential to have body protection clothing to guarantee the safety of the activity, some food and, above all, water.
• It is important to remember that the needs of each person vary depending on many factors, such as the duration, difficulty or the area covered by the route you are going to do. The best thing to do is to find out everything you need beforehand from the organisers of these excursions.

Permits are only required for riding on trails in protected areas. It is therefore advisable to get the correct information when choosing the route.

Tenerife has more than 200 kilometres (125 miles) of forest tracks, ideal for getting to know the island from unique points. Most of the tracks we recommend are in the highest part of the island, connecting most of the north and south. The Ruta Norte BC-1 is the largest route on the island and will allow you to cross 15 municipalities in the north and west of the island and 6 of the most renowned protected natural areas.

Yes, if the tour companies allow it and have the necessary safety equipment for everyone.

There are associated companies that offer this service, but you should check directly with them.