Horseback Rides with Back or Heart Problems
Short answer: 196 of 244 horseback rides say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 170 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 244 horseback rides in 29 destinations. 196 tours of 244 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 170 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.
By destination
| Destination | Back and heart conditions | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana Dominican Republic | 0 of 24 qualify | 24 of 24 |
| Hurghada Egypt | 0 of 15 qualify | 15 of 21 |
| Cappadocia Turkey | 0 of 15 qualify | 15 of 21 |
| Bali Indonesia | 0 of 15 qualify | 15 of 19 |
| Cancun Mexico | 0 of 13 qualify | 13 of 14 |
| Montego Bay Jamaica | 0 of 13 qualify | 13 of 17 |
| Aruba Caribbean | 0 of 12 qualify | 12 of 12 |
| La Fortuna Costa Rica | 0 of 11 qualify | 11 of 11 |
| Reykjavik Iceland | 0 of 10 qualify | 10 of 14 |
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | 0 of 8 qualify | 8 of 10 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | 0 of 8 qualify | 8 of 9 |
| Marrakech Morocco | 0 of 8 qualify | 8 of 11 |
| Antalya Turkey | 0 of 7 qualify | 7 of 7 |
| Phuket Thailand | 0 of 6 qualify | 6 of 6 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 6 |
| Miami Florida, USA | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 5 |
| Santorini Greece | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 6 |
| Las Vegas Nevada, USA | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 7 |
| Sedona Arizona, USA | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Sharm El Sheikh Egypt | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 7 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Algarve Portugal | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 3 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Playa del Carmen Mexico | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Tulum Mexico | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Nassau Bahamas | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Crete Greece | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Queenstown New Zealand | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
Questions
Can I do a horseback ride with a back or heart condition?
196 of 244 horseback rides say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 170 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.