Habiba Horse El Gouna is located at the northernmost point of this beautiful village, just minutes from the town center and all the hotels. Our horseback riding excursions depart from our farm, just 800 meters from the beach, and we have been providing our guests, both young and old, with wonderful and unforgettable vacation memories since 2016.

Habiba is Arabic (also an Arabic girl's name, by the way) and means "beloved." We chose the name "Habiba Horse" El Gouna very deliberately, and it truly says it all.

Tourist riding is often doubted, rejected, and seriously questioned. We want to demonstrate that good husbandry and respectful treatment of the animals are perfectly compatible with this "business."
Avoiding overexertion of the horses, sensitivity, attentiveness and continuous communication within the team as well as a keen eye for the behavior, condition and needs of each individual character are essential.

Many of our animals already have a long, sometimes extremely negative, history. Some gain trust more quickly, others need more time. Often, it takes months for us to get to the root of the question, "Why?" Patience, honesty, and the time factor are just as essential as consistency, perseverance, and a blunt view of reality. The physical issues are usually quicker and easier to treat than deep-seated psychological ones.

It's absolutely not a given that an animal will "tolerate" constantly changing riders. Just like us, they have their moods, good days and not-so-good days, and in the end, it all comes down to the chemistry between human and animal. And yes, sometimes they'll even refuse to canter or trot at a walk.
The key is to treat each other with respect. Engaging with these creatures and being grateful that these wonderful animals allow us to experience special moments together. Even if things don't always go our way.

This is what we stand for at Habiba Horse El Gouna and we invite everyone to get to know our animals and us.