On & Beyond the Saddle

In case you aren’t already aware, “Go big or go home” is some sort of an unofficial ‘motto’  in Texas. This is probably why everything is indeed big in the Lone Star State – including its selection of horse riding & ranch excursions.

Why opt for a five-star hotel when you can have a billion-star one? For a true wilderness experience, pack your horses and explore the backcountry on a multi-day adventure.

Known for being the location of the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park, what you may not know is that Montana is one of America’s most ideal destinations for horse riding vacations. What’s more, the Big Sky State also happens to be home to many of America’s top ranches!

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

The United States is the ultimate destination for a traditional ranch vacation. If you’re looking to experience what it’s like to be a cowboy in the Wild West, there are various destinations where you can dig into the dirt on a working ranch, or experience the authentic ranch lifestyle on a vacation. 

Home of the famed Andalusian horse, flamenco, tapas, and wine, vast open fields, rugged coastlines, and green mountain pastures, Spain has a long and exemplary history of horsemanship.  

Spanning over 3.8 million square miles across its 50 states, it’s no surprise that the good ol’ U.S. of A offers an abundance of amazing horse riding destinations. 

If you enjoy being in nature, with the wind dancing freely in your hair, then a horse riding holiday in the United Kingdom may just be the perfect idea of a getaway.

Fear can be a result of many things. It can be a result of something new and exciting or something you haven’t tried yet. Naturally, you are expecting and possibly stressing over the outcome. Or, it can be a result of something you have already done that had scared you in the past. 

Horse riding is one of the most exhilarating sports, in terms of both physical and mental recreation. A recent equestrianism study revealed that there are more than 9 million horses in the US alone, while over 7 million people take part in horseback riding every year.

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!

Growing up in a household where both parents adore animals certainly has its perks. As a toddler, where many of my friends would have to beg their parents for a kitten or a puppy, my house was already filled with (domesticated) animals to the point that some of our neighbors would lovingly refer to it as a ‘mini zoo’.

“A man in passion rides a horse that runs away with him.” – Thomas Fuller

Unleash your inner cowboy, the Indiana Jones or Lawrence of Arabia deep within, and hop in the saddle for the trip of a lifetime!

Are you thinking of going horse riding for the first time? Don’t be ashamed if you’re a bit nervous about it, it’s only natural to feel that way when you’re about to ride a relatively large, living animal! 

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