Delta Diary, part 2 - Macatoo
A riding safari in the Okavango Delta is on the bucket list of many horseback adventurers, evoking pictures of incredible wildlife...
Category «Tales from the Saddle»
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Delta Diaries, part 1 - Kujwana Camp
In March 2024, Iris visited all of our safari camps in Botswana. Her trip included camps in the Okavango Delta, a seasonal floodplain in... -
Riding in the Vast Kingdom of Eswatini
Eswatini is a country that had been on my list ever since I met Ann Riley a couple of years ago during an online meeting. I was very... -
Tales of the Sahara - Desert Cavalcade
A thunderous start, jumping palm trees and kicking it up in the Sahara. Riding in the Sahara desert "This drought has been going on for... -
Justine's Adventures in Wales
After returning home from her riding holiday, our lovely guest Justine Fourny sent us this wonderful blog to share her experience. We hope... -
Riding in the Spanish Pyrenees!
Earlier in September, Francisca from Equus Journeys had a last-minute opportunity to join some of our Equus guests on the Benasque Valley... -
Francisca's adventures in Greece!
This past March I decided to travel to Greece and spend a couple of weeks in this wonderful country. While in Crete, I was welcomed by our... -
Cantering in Cappadocia - "Land of the Beautiful Horses"
I had no idea what to expect of my riding vacation in Turkey, although I had had heard this was one of the best, and fastest, riding... -
Ride Report: from the Highground to Madagascar’s East coast
Veronica, one of our amazing guests, has recently taken part in one of our rides in Madagascar: Riding from the Highground to Madagascar’s... -
Meet Julie-Anne from the Wild Coast Trails!
After several years of operating the Wild Coast Horse Trails in South Africa, we interviewed Julie-Anne, the founder and manager of this... -
Meet Julie-Anne from the Wild Coast Trails!
After several years of operating the Wild Coast Horse Trails in South Africa, we interviewed Julie-Anne, the founder and manager of this... -
Louise's Unexpected Adventure in Ecuador!
I had a certain agenda for my visit to Ecuador this summer with my two boys; James 14 and Adam 11. However if there is anything Ecuador... -
Let me tell you about the Krka trail, in Croatia...
It’s easy to think of Croatia as the new touristic hub of the Balkans: a place where people come to party, work on their tan, and drink... -
Jordan Explorer: from Petra to the Wadi Rum
Taking your first steps in a new country is always an exciting experience. There is always something new to discover or learn about, and... -
Ride report: Kara Creek, Wyoming working ranch
When was the last time you had any time out from work, family and the daily grind?! Well… that's exactly what my trip to Kara creek Ranch... -
Louise's visit to Zapata Ranch
"My first but not last ranch vacation!" - In April 2021, Equus team member Louise decided to treat her family to a ranch holiday. They... -
Meet the guides… Pat and Mandy Retzlaff in Mozambique
There are certain people who seem to have lived many lives, all wrapped up in one. People with endless stories that will leave you feeling... -
Ride report: Zapata Ranch
Western riding enthusiast Raphaelle visited Zapata Ranch in the fall of 2019. In this blog post, she shares her favourite memories from... -
Tales of a Cowgirl - Kate from Zapata
Meet Kate, our fantastic Zapata cowgirl! For the last 7 years, this 103,000 acre bison and guest ranch has been her home. In the heart of... -
Iris' ranch adventures in the US
"What's the plan, you say? Well, ride on, and see what happens!" It is a beautiful spring day in Wyoming. The snows have finally subsided... -
A taste of Albania
In October 2019, Equus team member Iris visited our partners in Albania and joined one of the last trail rides of the season (Ancient... -
Hwange horseback safari: the Elephant ride.
In August 2019, we were delighted to have Louise Carelsen escort one of our new rides: a riding safari in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe .... -
Impressions from the sheep round-up, Iceland
Equus rider Brooke has visited Iceland not only once, but twice, to participate in the annual sheep roundup. And as this post is being... -
A week at Epona Equestrian Centre
Equus Journeys rider Lesley is no stranger to our school of dressage based near Seville, Spain - and on her 4th (and likely, not her... -
Meet your guide in Ecuador: Gabriel
From growing up in the family Hacienda in Ecuador to welcoming international riders on exhilarating trail rides in the Andes, Gabriel,... -
Ride report: Namib Desert Trail
When she signed up for our popular Namib Desert trail ride, Equus rider Veronica knew she was in for the adventure of a lifetime. As she... -
Horse Riding Trail on the Blue Island
Equus Journeys' guest Eli Curran, from the USA, had a memorable horseback holiday in the Azores. She did not just love her time in the... -
Safari guide in Africa: Cecile Von Auersperg
Cecile Von Auersperg is the bright personality behind our Big Five Safari in South Africa and luxury riding retreat in Mozambique. From... -
Meet the team in Albania: Kristina, Aurel and Ilir
Kristina, Aurel and Ilir are the heart and soul behind our riding holidays in Albania. The three of them have been inseparable since...