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Sleep and Ride Like French Royalty
Continue reading →: Sleep and Ride Like French RoyaltyInterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal — Horseback Riding in Chantilly, France Where Paris slips into pasture, and horses are heritage. “Renowned as the capital of…
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Into Africa: 200 Kilometers Across the Masai Mara on Horseback
Continue reading →: Into Africa: 200 Kilometers Across the Masai Mara on HorsebackEquestrian Destinations As our small propeller plane flew over the Ngong Hills, Nairobi disappeared behind us. I immediately thought of scenes from Out of Africa,…
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Cantering with the Wildebeest Migration: Kenya’s Masai Mara on Horseback
Continue reading →: Cantering with the Wildebeest Migration: Kenya’s Masai Mara on HorsebackEquestrian Destinations Riding with Safaris Unlimited through Kenya’s Masai Mara, I found myself galloping flat-out beside a river of wildebeest a thousand strong — an…
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Grab the Mane, Let Go, Swim: Jamaica’s Horseback Ocean Ride
Continue reading →: Grab the Mane, Let Go, Swim: Jamaica’s Horseback Ocean Ride“On the count of three, we are all going to reach for the manes and pull ourselves up on to our horse’s back. The horses…
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Beyond the Horses: Reefs, Turtles, and Sunsets at Half Moon Resort
Continue reading →: Beyond the Horses: Reefs, Turtles, and Sunsets at Half Moon ResortFrom swimming with dolphins to sunsets, top things to see and do at Jamaica’s Half Moon Resort on your equestrian vacation. Morning breakfast was served…
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Beyond the Horses: Golf, Spa, and Jamaican Flavor at Half Moon Resort
Continue reading →: Beyond the Horses: Golf, Spa, and Jamaican Flavor at Half Moon ResortBetween swimming with the horses and a dolphin swim encounter — a Half Moon experience from our 2015 trip that’s no longer offered today —…
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Riding Central Park’s Bridle Path: A New Era for an Old Tradition
Continue reading →: Riding Central Park’s Bridle Path: A New Era for an Old TraditionThe experience of horseback riding in Central Park in New York City is a once in a lifetime experience! Whether you have ever dreamed of…
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Salamander Middleburg: Virginia’s Five-Star Equestrian Estate
Continue reading →: Salamander Middleburg: Virginia’s Five-Star Equestrian EstateAs we traveled away from Washington, DC, the Capitol Dome faded into the distance and the city skyline of the nearby Northern Virginia suburbs disappeared.…
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Beyond the Ride: Yoga, Wine, and Spa at Salamander Middleburg
Continue reading →: Beyond the Ride: Yoga, Wine, and Spa at Salamander MiddleburgHeading to Middleburg, Virginia anytime soon? After reading all there is to offer in Salamander Middleburg: Virginia’s Five-Star Equestrian Estate, you’ll wish you were. Best…
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Sleigh Bells and Snow: A Winter Horseback Weekend in Vermont
Continue reading →: Sleigh Bells and Snow: A Winter Horseback Weekend in VermontThe sleigh bells at Gentle Giants Sleigh Rides in Stowe, Vermont. If you grew up watching Irving Berlin’s 1954 classic, White Christmas, then you appreciate…
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First Polo Lesson: A Mother-Daughter Afternoon at Great Meadow
Continue reading →: First Polo Lesson: A Mother-Daughter Afternoon at Great MeadowLooking for something different from your typical day in the saddle? Don’t have time for an equestrian vacation? Are you a skilled rider or horse…
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Inside the Grande Écurie: Bartabas and the Académie Équestre de Versailles
Continue reading →: Inside the Grande Écurie: Bartabas and the Académie Équestre de VersaillesThe Académie du Spectacle Équestre in Versailles — Where Horses Receive the Royal Treatment After spending the morning on horseback galloping through the gardens of…