Houlls Horses and Hounds

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May 1 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Trek 1 - HogalandGB

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May 1 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Trek 4 - West BurraGB

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May 1 12:30 PM-1:30 PM

Riding LessonsGB

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May 2 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Trek 4 - West BurraGB

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May 2 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Trek 1 - HogalandGB

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Trek 1 - Hogaland

This shorter Trek takes about one hour and is to the top of a hill where you have an amazing panoramic view of Shetland. This trek is suitable for less and more experienced riders. If there is a beginner rider in the trek then the pace of the trek will have to be geared towards the least experienced rider for safety reasons. The cost of this trek is £100.

From £100

Trek 4 - West Burra

The fourth trek is on the West Isle of Burra and incorporates beautiful views over the Atlantic and overlooking Foula on the horizon.\ \ It is a slower ride as the terrain is quite rocky but the scenery is stunning. This trek takes around an hour and can be done on any day of the week.\ \ The cost is £100.

From £100

Trek 2 – Symbister

The second trek takes about two hours and is over a tombolo along a long grassy track and down to an ancient settlement called Symbister, when the ground is dry, this trek can be extended to cover a further distance over a hill where you have a fantastic view of the island of South Havra and a cliff arch into the sea. If you choose the extended version of this trek it takes about two and a half hours in total. This trek is suitable for people with some riding experience to very experienced riders. The cost of this trek is £130 or £170 if you wish to do the extended version.

From £130

Trek 3 – Minn Beach

Our third trek takes about two and a half hours and requires quite a lot of road riding but it eventually takes you to a beautiful sandy beach with golden sands. This trek is only for very experienced riders because of all the road riding. The cost of this trek is £190. This trek is dependent on the tide times. Availability will open as and when the tide calendar is updated.

From £190

Riding Lessons

We have a purpose built outdoor riding arena with a rubber/ sand surface. This surface is a very forgiving surface for both horse and rider and ensures a comfortable and safe environment for learning to ride or developing your riding skills further.\ \ We offer one-to-one tuition and group lessons.

From £50

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About Houlls Horses and Hounds

We are a family run business who have been operating since 2014 on the East Isle of Burra. If you are a visitor to Shetland our aim is to provide you with a wonderful experience as part of your holiday here. We have a stable of ten Icelandic and two Fjord horses who offer a unique opportunity to see some of Shetland’s best scenery on horseback.