Horse Riding Holidays in Mexico

Mexico has a vast tradition with horses and it’s a must for riders looking for the most colorful ranch holidays.

One of the most frequently asked questions from novice riders is “what is the difference between English and Western riding?”, often followed by “which one is easiest?” Depending on where you learned to ride, you may already be comfortable with English or Western style riding without knowing the difference. So we will attempt to explain exactly that!

Tango, soccer, and polo often spring to mind when thinking of Argentina. While it’s true that they are part of the nation’s identity, horsemanship, estancias, and the gauchos are also an integral part of its culture.

As the country with just as many horses as citizens, Mongolia is a place with a strong equestrian tradition. For Mongolians riding a horse is as popular as riding a bike in the Western world. Mongolian children learn to ride a horse as early as three years old, often becoming jockeys at the age of seven to eight years.