At a glance
The names are similar and both sites serve the UK, so it is natural to wonder how they differ. The clearest distinction is how central horses are. Horse Lovers Dating openly welcomes countryside lovers who may not ride at all, positioning itself as a site for rural singles with horses as the headline theme. Horsey Lover UK treats horses as the core of the experience, with profiles, guides and county pages built around riding, racing and yard life.
| Horsey Lover UK | Horse Lovers Dating | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Horse-first dating site | Countryside and horse dating site |
| Area | United Kingdom | United Kingdom, with mention of Ireland |
| Do you need to be into horses? | Horses are the focus, though non-riders who love the horse world are welcome | States you do not need to be into horses |
| How you use it | Mobile browser and desktop | Web-based, with no separate app to install |
| Reading for members | Guides, comparisons and county pages for horse people | See their site |
| Prices | Listed in pounds on our pricing page | Shown on its own site |
The details below come from Horse Lovers Dating's own home page as it stood on 16 October 2026. Claims about how popular or how big it is are left aside because they cannot be verified, and the site is not linked.
Horse-first versus horse-optional
Horse Lovers Dating describes itself as a site for horse riders, countryside singles, farmers and others who love rural life. Its home page goes out of its way to reassure visitors that a passion for horses is optional, and even city folk who enjoy long walks are invited. It mentions horse riding, carriage driving, racing and polo, and it names rural counties across Britain.
That inclusive approach has real advantages. If you love the countryside and like horses but do not ride, or if you want to cast the widest possible net among outdoor-minded people, a horse-optional site gives you plenty of room.
Horsey Lover UK takes a more focused line. We welcome non-riders who are drawn to the horse world, and we write guides especially for them, but the site exists for people whose lives revolve around horses or who want a partner whose life does. Our profiles encourage you to describe your horse, livery, discipline and routine; our guides cover dating an equestrian and introducing a non-rider to the yard; our county pages explore racing towns and showgrounds.
In short: if horses are a pleasant part of a wider country life, a horse-optional site may suit you. If horses are central, a horse-first site will probably feel more natural.
Profiles and search
Both sites ask you to create a profile and search for people in your area. Our profiles invite a proper description of horse life: the horse's quirks, the livery deal, the discipline you love and the hours that vanish at the yard. That detail lets other riders find common ground early and helps non-riders understand your commitments before a first date.
On a site that welcomes members whether or not they ride, profiles naturally cover a wider range of rural interests, which can make it harder to tell at a glance who is a serious rider and who simply enjoys country walks. If finding a fellow rider matters to you, read profiles carefully and ask early.
App or web
Horse Lovers Dating states that it is mobile-friendly and that there is no need to install a dating app; it runs in a web browser. Horsey Lover UK also works in a mobile browser and on a desktop, so neither site requires a download. In practice, the experience on a phone is similar: open the browser, sign in and carry on.
Prices
Our pricing page gives every figure in sterling, from £14.99 for seven days of VIP through £24.95 for a month and on to £119.88 for a year. The VIP Plus week costs £15.99. Only the year-long plans stop automatically; everything shorter keeps going until you cancel.
Horse Lovers Dating sets out its own arrangements on its site. Look beyond any single number and compare how long each plan lasts and what happens when it ends.
What Horse Lovers Dating does well
Inclusiveness. Its open-door approach welcomes anyone who loves the countryside, which suits people who like horses without wanting every match to ride.
UK roots. It names rural counties across Britain and mentions members in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, giving it a clear sense of place.
Range of horse activities. It mentions carriage driving, racing and polo as well as riding, which is a broader list than many sites manage.
Straightforward access. Running in the browser keeps things simple for people who would rather not install another app.
Friendship as well as romance. It notes that some people sign up to expand their social circle with fellow horse lovers, which may appeal to anyone new to an area.
Reasons a rider might lean our way
Our site is likely the stronger choice when:
- you particularly want to meet fellow riders, owners or racing people;
- you want profiles that describe horses, livery and discipline in detail;
- you value guides written for horse people, from dating an equestrian to horse riding date ideas;
- you want county pages that explore racing towns and showgrounds;
- you prefer a site whose identity is horses first, countryside second.
Who each suits
Horse Lovers Dating fits if you love the countryside, like horses but do not necessarily ride, and want a broad pool of outdoor-minded people across the UK.
Horsey Lover UK fits if the yard is the fixed point of your week, you want a match who already understands that, and you enjoy guides written by and for riders.
For riders who also love wider country life
Plenty of riders love the countryside as a whole: dogs, walking, country pubs, village life. If that describes you, both approaches have something to offer, and you could also look at Country Dating UK, the countryside site in our own family.
Questions to ask yourself
Before choosing between the two, ask:
- Would I be happy with a partner who loves the countryside but never rides?
- How important is it that a match understands livery, competitions and yard duties?
- Do I want to read guides and county pages written for horse people?
- How far am I prepared to travel for a date?
If you would be happy either way, try whichever appeals. If horses are non-negotiable, a horse-first site is likely to save you time.
How to test either site
Try viewing each site through the eyes of your own week. Write a short draft of what you would put on a profile and see which site gives it room. Search your own area and note how far away the nearest people are. Read each site's safety pages and terms. Then decide which feels more like home. Whichever you pick, give it a few weeks: good conversations rarely happen on the first evening.
Safety on any site
Rural and horse-world dating carries particular risks: isolated meeting places, long drives home and scams disguised as horse sales or vet bills. Wherever you sign up, keep first meetings public, drive yourself or know the bus times, let someone at home know your plans and refuse every request for money. Our safety guide goes into detail.
The bottom line
Horse Lovers Dating is a UK site that welcomes countryside lovers whether or not they ride. Horsey Lover UK is a horse-first UK site for people whose lives revolve around horses, and for those who want a partner like that. Riders who build their lives around a horse will, we hope, recognise themselves on our pages.
If the horse is the fixed point of your week rather than an optional extra, Signup Here and say so from the first line. You can weigh up other sites in the comparisons hub.