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.

Houlls Horses and Hounds

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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.

Trek 1 - Hogaland

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Beginner Rider

The fourth trek is on the West Isle of Burra and incorporates beautiful views over the Atlantic and overlooking Foula on the horizon.\
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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.\
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The cost is £100.

Trek 4 - West Burra

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.

Trek 2 – Symbister

Extended Version

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.

Trek 3 – Minn Beach

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.\
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We offer one-to-one tuition and group lessons.