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Picture a guided ride through poplar lanes and pine tracks with Moncayo on the horizon, and someone up front who knows every bend. You pick how long you stay out, from a quick hour to a lazy half morning, and we keep the pace friendly whether you are brand new or already comfy in the saddle.
You roll up to the yard, say hello, and we sort you with a horse that fits your size and nerves. The guide runs through the basics in plain language (how to hold the reins, where to look, how to stay with the group) and only then do you head out onto the quiet paths around Tarazona and the lower Moncayo slopes. It feels unhurried from the first minute, with stops for photos, water, and the odd stubborn sheep on the track.
Once you are moving, the ride opens up: river margins, farmland, gentle climbs, and viewpoints that make an hour feel like a proper mini adventure. If you booked longer, we simply keep exploring without changing the vibe, and your escort watches the ground, spacing, and weather so nobody is pushed past what feels good. You finish back at the yard with help to dismount, a quick debrief if you want tips, and that slightly tired, happy feeling you only get after time on a horse.
Novallas sits where the plains meet Moncayo in northern Aragón, so even a short ride swaps tarmac for trees and open sky pretty fast. It is the sort of place where you smell pine and dust in the same breath, and the hills always look closer than they did from the car park.
Tarazona and the Moncayo Natural Park are an easy drive away, which makes this a neat add-on to a walking weekend or a food trip through the comarca. Plenty of riders tag on a village lunch after they hand the tack back, and you are still home in time for a late afternoon coffee if you only booked an hour.
You do not need prior riding for the gentler routes. You should be happy sitting in the saddle for the time you booked and able to follow simple instructions; the guide will repeat anything you miss and slow the group if someone needs an extra minute.
If you already ride, mention it at check-in so we can match a more forward-going horse and a slightly livelier line, always within what is safe for the whole group that day. Raise any injuries or worries before you mount so the guide can plan rests and route choice without fuss.
Our escorts live this landscape on horseback and hold proper tourism qualifications, so you are not following a random track from a printout. They read the group, the horses, and the weather in real time and adjust the pace before small issues become big ones.
We have been pairing families and first-timers with calm mounts for years, and animal welfare sits at the centre of how every ride is planned, from tack fit to how long each horse works in a day. That is why people come back with friends and kids rather than treating it as a one-off tick on a holiday list.
Not for the standard guided routes. Horses are chosen for a calm temperament and the guide stays with you from the yard to the finish.
If you have ridden before, mention it at check-in so the team can match a more forward-going horse and a route with a little more variety while keeping the group together safely.
Guided outings run from three participants so escort ratios stay sensible on the shared routes through the Moncayo foothills.
On busy dates smaller parties sometimes ride alongside another group when horse numbers and safety rules allow, rather than cancelling the outing.
The rate is per horse per hour. You can choose one to four hours, and the total reflects the duration you select.
Each rider normally has their own horse. Young children may share a lead rein in the yard only when staff agree it is appropriate for that day.
Long trousers and closed shoes work best. A small heel helps your foot sit securely in the stirrup, but sturdy trainers are fine on gentle routes.
Bring sun protection in summer and a light layer in spring or autumn when evenings cool quickly in the hills around Moncayo.
Yes, on routes matched to their age and confidence. Ages are noted at check-in so each child gets a suitable horse and pace.
Very young children may have a short lead-rein experience near the yard rather than a long trail ride, with parents responsible for supervision at the yard.
Outdoor riding depends on safe ground and visibility. Wind, storms or saturated paths mean rescheduling rather than pushing on.
Winter ice on local roads can also affect arrival times, so keep an eye on the forecast for the Novallas area before you travel.
Saddles and bridles are included with the horse. Helmets may be available at the yard, but bring your own if you prefer a fitted hat you already trust.
Riding boots are not usually supplied, so wear practical footwear you can walk in as well as ride, and avoid loose scarves or bags that could catch on branches on narrow paths.
A one-hour ride suits most people with basic mobility. Longer outings mean more time in the saddle, so a little core strength helps you stay balanced on gentle climbs.
Ask the guide for frequent stops if you need them. The loop can shorten or stay on flatter ground while the rest of the group continues comfortably.
Weekends and public holidays fill quickly, so several days ahead helps secure horses and a guide for your chosen length.
Longer rides are easier to staff when the yard knows your group size and experience level before the day.
The meeting point is on Camino Millarada at the yard near Novallas, postcode 50510. Aim to arrive a few minutes early for mounting and the safety briefing.
Parking is on site. Sat-nav works best for the riding centre on Camino Millarada, not only Novallas town centre.
About the centre
Novallas
Since 1998 we have welcomed riders and visitors to the foothills of Moncayo in northern Spain, sharing trail rides, lessons and multi-day treks through woodland, river valleys and high mountain paths. Our team brings decades of equestrian teaching, guided tourism and competition experience, with natural horsemanship and animal welfare at the heart of how we work.
Whether you are trying riding for the first time, hiring a horse for an hour near the yard or joining a guided route across Aragón, you will find a family-run setting where safety, calm horses and personal attention matter. We design each outing around your level and the landscape you want to explore, from gentle introductory rides to demanding raid-style journeys with full on-trail support.
Operated by CTE Campo Alegre, a partner of adventuro.
