https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/posts Worldwide Hoofprints - Tales from the Saddle Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:57:23 +0000 en Copyright (C) 2026 blog.equus-journeys.com If you hadn’t heard, adventure travel among women, and in particular solo female travel, is on the rise. You may be doing your first trip... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/100/our-go-to-guide-for-female-equestrian-travellers Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/100/our-go-to-guide-for-female-equestrian-travellers Holiday preparation Songs around the campfire, uninterrupted gallops across wide open spaces and awe-inspiring natural wonders were just some of the things... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/98/2025-adventures-unpacked-the-unforgettable-equus-journeys Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/98/2025-adventures-unpacked-the-unforgettable-equus-journeys Destinations Seasons and occasions Travel photos I was the last one to arrive, but the anticipation for this trip had been building for months. I’d heard so much about the Thrace Empire... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/97/bulgarias-thrace-empire-trail-from-horseback-to-hot-tub Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/97/bulgarias-thrace-empire-trail-from-horseback-to-hot-tub Europe Ride reports Are you keen to do a riding holiday but struggling to get time off work, juggle other holidays or manage family commitments? Or perhaps... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/94/short-breaks-weekend-retreats-mini-adventures Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/94/short-breaks-weekend-retreats-mini-adventures Destinations Your next holiday Francisca from Equus Journeys recalls her recent adventure to a quaint farm in the Serbian countryside. The small village in the morning... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/96/riding-in-rural-serbia-an-authentic-farmstay Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/96/riding-in-rural-serbia-an-authentic-farmstay Europe Ride reports Elizabeth from Equus Journeys tell us all about her incredible trip to Mongolia... with it's breathtaking scenery and fantastic horses.... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/95/galloping-in-the-grasslands-a-taste-of-nomadic-life Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/95/galloping-in-the-grasslands-a-taste-of-nomadic-life Asia Ride reports Iris from Equus Journeys tell us all about her most recent trip, our Spectacular Three Park Trail in the USA - a real American adventure!... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/93/ride-report-iris-wild-west-ride Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/93/ride-report-iris-wild-west-ride North America Ride reports By Justine Fourny Our lovely client Justine Fourny tells us all about her incredible trip to Albania -- with it's wonderful scenery, food... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/91/amazing-albania-not-just-another-riding-holiday Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/91/amazing-albania-not-just-another-riding-holiday Europe Ride reports This week in Mongolia, one of the last places on earth where nomadism thrives, everyone is preparing for a very special, national festival.... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/92/mongolia-s-naadam-festival-a-celebration-of-nomadic-culture Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/92/mongolia-s-naadam-festival-a-celebration-of-nomadic-culture Asia Equestrian cultures Festivals Unlike other riding holidays, camping trails and riding expeditions involve riding from place to place and sleeping outdoors – usually in... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/89/our-ultimate-guide-to-camping-trails-riding-expeditions Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/89/our-ultimate-guide-to-camping-trails-riding-expeditions Asia Holiday preparation Our lovely client Anna from Italy, who did our Wild Patagonia ride in February this year, tells us all about her equestrian adventure in... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/90/wild-patagonia-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/90/wild-patagonia-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime Ride reports South America Do you dream of cantering along wide stretches of open beach, with the ocean waves crashing or lapping gently beside you? At Equus... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/87/amazing-beach-rides-around-the-world-from-morocco-to-iceland Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/87/amazing-beach-rides-around-the-world-from-morocco-to-iceland Destinations Your next holiday By Louise Carelsen, March 2025 I arrived in Ireland after a busy week at work and a long journey, feeling exhausted. The rental car... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/88/stone-walls-beaches-hospitality-riding-in-ireland Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/88/stone-walls-beaches-hospitality-riding-in-ireland Europe Ride reports Elizabeth Broomhall, January 2025 Everyone should see the pyramids from the back of a horse. Although it was my second trip to Egypt, I... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/86/super-stallions-perfect-pyramids-an-egyptian-adventure Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/86/super-stallions-perfect-pyramids-an-egyptian-adventure Africa Ride reports “Give him a moment… and sit very still!” David says, as I freeze in a squat position. My knees, already protesting after ten consecutive... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/85/delta-diary-part-4-the-kalahari-ride Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/85/delta-diary-part-4-the-kalahari-ride Africa How many people can say they've explored every horse camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta? Likely just a handful. For most, even a single... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/84/delta-diary-part-3-cha-cha-metsi Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/84/delta-diary-part-3-cha-cha-metsi Africa From the active Krka Trail in Croatia to an adventurous Pack Trip in the Kananaskis, Canada, our clients enjoyed some incredible horseback... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/83/10-incredible-guest-photos-from-2024 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/83/10-incredible-guest-photos-from-2024 Destinations Travel photos The year 2024: What an exciting time for travel! Especially for horse-holiday enthusiasts, who seemed hungrier than ever for their next... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/81/2024-a-fantastic-year-of-horsey-adventures Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/81/2024-a-fantastic-year-of-horsey-adventures Destinations Travel photos Looking for a last-minute winter getaway? Equus Journeys has winter equestrian escapes to suit all types of travellers, from desert... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/80/5-exciting-equestrian-escapes-to-take-this-winter Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/80/5-exciting-equestrian-escapes-to-take-this-winter Destinations Seasons and occasions Your next holiday Mongolia, a country where past and present still coexist, offers a unique experience for equestrian travel. With a lifestyle still... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/79/riding-holiday-in-mongolia-everything-you-need-to-know Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/79/riding-holiday-in-mongolia-everything-you-need-to-know Asia Equestrian cultures Holiday preparation Embarking on a horseback riding holiday can be an exhilarating and memorable experience, offering the chance to reconnect with nature and... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/78/travel-insurance-a-brief-guide Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/78/travel-insurance-a-brief-guide Holiday preparation Practical Info A riding safari in the Okavango Delta is on the bucket list of many horseback adventurers, evoking pictures of incredible wildlife... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/77/delta-diary-part-2-macatoo Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/77/delta-diary-part-2-macatoo Africa Ride reports In March 2024, Iris visited all of our safari camps in Botswana. Her trip included camps in the Okavango Delta, a seasonal floodplain in... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/76/delta-diaries-part-1-kujwana-camp Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/76/delta-diaries-part-1-kujwana-camp Africa Ride reports 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... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/75/riding-in-the-vast-kingdom-of-eswatini Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/75/riding-in-the-vast-kingdom-of-eswatini Africa Ride reports 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... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/74/tales-of-the-sahara-desert-cavalcade Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/74/tales-of-the-sahara-desert-cavalcade Africa Ride reports After returning home from her riding holiday, our lovely guest Justine Fourny sent us this wonderful blog to share her experience. We hope... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/73/justines-adventures-in-wales Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/73/justines-adventures-in-wales Europe Ride reports Earlier in September, Francisca from Equus Journeys had a last-minute opportunity to join some of our Equus guests on the Benasque Valley... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/71/riding-in-the-spanish-pyrenees Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/71/riding-in-the-spanish-pyrenees Destinations Europe Ride reports Through the ages, horses have been a faithful companion and instrumental in the rise of many civilisations. In this blog post, you will... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/69/scythians-the-horsemen-of-eurasia Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/69/scythians-the-horsemen-of-eurasia Asia Equestrian cultures Equestrian Traditions 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... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/70/franciscas-adventures-in-greece Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/70/franciscas-adventures-in-greece Europe Ride reports Let us tell you more about the prestigious horse fair that is held in Jerez, Spain. Year after year, this event, filled with history and... https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/66/the-jerez-horse-fair Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.equus-journeys.com/en/post/66/the-jerez-horse-fair Equestrian Traditions Europe Festivals