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Gallop the beaches of Ireland or Costa Rica with the wind and sea spray in your face, ride across the magnificent Andes mountains in Argentina and Peru, wind your way through the ancient stone villages and vineyards of Provence, canter along Roman roads from the Medici era in Tuscany, gallop with zebra, wildebeest and giraffe across the plains of Kenya, ride with the nomadic Berbers in the Sahara desert or dine like French aristocracy in the Loire Valley – you can do all of this and so much more.  Join us on a fun ride this year!

France’s Loire Valley Trail Ride

The Loire Valley is world famous for its splendid chateaux that command the landscape. This area was well liked by the French aristocracy for its combination of a leisurely pace of life, a mild climate, its mellow wines and the gentle ways of its local peoples. It truly exemplifies in a very modest way, a [...]

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For hundreds of years, Kinnitty Castle has stood in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, as one of the three fortresses guarding the lands of the powerful O’Carroll family. Now, it is one of the best appointed hotels and equestrian centres in Ireland. Kinnitty Castle has all the luxuries of modern life, within a [...]

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Ireland Galway and Clare Trail Ride

The Irish are long known for their expertise and knowledge of all things “horse”.  This trip offers you one of the longtime favorite trail rides in Ireland, featuring a wide variety of Irish landscape and the best variety to be found. Nestled in the foothills of the Slieve Aughty Mountains, your wonderful Irish Sport Horse [...]

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Ireland

Featured in The New York Times, this ride is a great chance to hone your skills to advance to the next level, get back into riding after a hiatus or begin the equestrian adventure. The Clonshire Equestrian Centre in the lovely town of Adare is well  known for its excellent horses and superior instruction.  The [...]

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By popular demand – and because our clients seem to have such a difficult time choosing between our Roman Countryside Ride and our Tuscany Villa Ride – we’ve given you a little of both! Your week begins at the country Relais, I Due Laghi, nestled in the rolling Etruscan hills about 45 minutes north of [...]

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Peru’s Machu Picchu Inn to Inn Trail Ride

“This trip changed my life!” – that’s how most clients describe this ride. You will have the unique chance to ride back in time on an ancient Inca trail, one that is only accessible on foot or by horseback. Seeing the plains and high mountains in this fashion offer you not only a firsthand experience [...]

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 Scotland’s Gleneagles Training, Trail and Golf Ride

The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland is every horse rider’s dream. The Equestrian School is one of the best equipped in the world and provides facilities for every discipline of horsemanship, and at every level of experience. Facilities cover a 50 acre site and include two covered, heated arenas, a fenced, surfaced open exercise and [...]

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California’s Northern Coast Trail Ride

The bucolic coastline of Northern California is unrivaled for its magnificence and impressive wildlife. This undisturbed coastal trail is located just one hour south from San Francisco and the luxurious seaside hotel overlooks spectacular stretches of rugged bluffs surrounded by endless acres of wilderness and secluded beaches. As you wander your way along the trails [...]

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California’s Wine Country Trail Ride

Enjoy the fertile rolling hillsides of California’s wine country, riding Tennessee Walking Horses, Missouri Foxtrotters and Quarter Horses. This ride will allow you to discover California’s Wine Country with its rugged and breathtaking scenery while enjoying private tours and tastings of award winning local wineries. Your base for the week is the lovely and historic [...]

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New York

A mere 90 miles north of Manhattan lies the tranquil and bucolic countryside of Dutchess County. Long known and well regarded as a wonderful part of the famous Hudson River valley, the towns in this area exude a charm long forgotten. Winding roads and low lying stone walls extend an invitation for fun driving and [...]

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Virginia’s Hunt Country Trail Ride

Ride the beautiful and historic area known as the “Constitution Route” just as the forefathers did. Riding well mannered sport horses, you will explore the countryside where three of the first five Presidents made their homes. For those willing to haul, you may also bring your own horse! You will ride where Generals Grant and [...]

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