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Best Horseback Riding Vacations for Single Travelers

I’m often asked for the best horseback riding vacations for single travelers. I had the opportunity to write about solo riding tips on Horse Rookie, an equestrian blog for rookie and experienced riders. Have you ever wanted to go on a horseback riding vacation by yourself? I provided some of my favorite horse ranches to

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Horse riding in El Rocio, Spain’s Famous Wild West

Horse riding in El Rocio, Spain’s most famous wild west village In the heart of Andalusia, in the triangle between Cadiz, Huelva and Seville, lies the small and sacred village El Rocío in southern Spain.  Bordered by one of Europe’s biggest natural parks, this unique little town is a paradise for horse and nature lovers.

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Iceland by Horse is More than Bucket List Fun — It will make you a better rider!

Iceland by Horse With glacier-cut fjords, hot rivers, northern lights, and more than 100 volcanoes (dormant and active), it’s no wonder that Iceland is a favorite among adventurous travelers. But for equestrians, there’s an additional, perhaps more powerful draw: the island nation’s roughly 80,000 horses, all descended from Viking steeds and evolved over more than

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Brecon Beacons National Park Horse Riding

Ellesmere Riding Center in Brecon Beacons National Park Tucked on the edge of Llangorse Lake is a little piece of Welsh heaven that is more commonly known as Ellesmere Riding Center. We had a particularly windy day for our Brecon Beacons National Park horse riding holiday, but the horses were ready to explore. Llangorse village

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Smith Rock Trail Rides in Central Oregon

Situated between Bend and Madras, Smith Rock Trail Rides in Central Oregon is a unique trail riding experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime. I’ve had the opportunity to visit Central Oregon numerous times and I jump at the chance to take a horseback riding vacation here whenever possible. Smith Rock is known worldwide for

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Central Coast Trail Rides: Beach and Vineyard Rides

I’m a California girl. I love nothing better than riding on the back of a horse through fields of flowers or being able to see the Pacific Ocean while on a trail ride. If you are like me, you’re probably interested in learning how you can take a horseback riding vacation in San Luis Obispo

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