Welcome to the Equitours online magazine. From the trip reviews and videos to helpful tips for your journey and equestrian news we hope this is a great resource as you decide which horse riding vacation is the perfect match for you. If you would like to add a ride review or videos from your trip we would love to hear from you. Happy trails!
Exploratory Ride and Trek in Uganda
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Based on the enthusiastic recommendation from friends of Equitours, we are eager to check out for ourselves the riding and gorilla trekking in Uganda. We have scheduled an exploratory Nile riding safari with Mel... Read more
The Adventure of Riding in Morocco
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From Travis Brinck, 2017 I thought I would share a few pictures with you of our trip, Horses, Dunes & Nomads in March. We had spoken with Bayard about this ride before we went,... Read more
A Day in Paradise at Estancia los Potreros
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By Narda Sherman, March 14, 2017 I think I may have just had one of the best days of my life. Awoke here in Estancia los Potreros, after a fine dinner and good company last... Read more
Bitterroot Ranch featured in New “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” Book
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We are pleased to announce that our very own Bitterroot Ranch has been featured in the newest full color third edition of 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die... Read more
The Korta Ride, India 2017
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Please enjoy the slideshow below of our new Korta Ride in India, scouted by Mel and Bayard Fox in January... Read more
Celebrating Retirement by riding in Ireland and Iceland
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In August 2016, Equitours guest Jan Berlin marked her retirement by setting off on adventurous travel through Ireland on the Atlantic Coast Trail and Iceland on the Hekla-Landmannalaugar Trail. Please follow the link below to... Read more
The Monte Velho Experience
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The following account is written by Jane Lomont, a client of Equitours who was among the first to visit Monte Velho I was met at the airport by Monte Velho’s driver, Tiago, who was... Read more
On Hungary’s Southern Puszta
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The introduction to Hungarian culture and history that my stay at Homoki Lodge offered was wonderfully eye-opening to this fascinating region. The lodge and itinerary do a fabulous job of incorporating cultural aspects, from the yurt... Read more
Tanzania Safaris and Gorilla trek, 2016
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Mel Fox has recently returned from the Kilimanjaro ride in Tanzania, followed by gorilla trekking in Rwanda and a stay in the Serengeti to witness the wildebeest calving. The ride around the base of... Read more
The Return to Tanzania
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Upon the conclusion of his second ride in Tanzania, George Richardson describes his appreciation for the experience. For more on this incredible trip, please see Mel Fox’s photo slideshow. Having so thoroughly enjoyed the Lake Natron... Read more
Introducing the Clew Bay Trail
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A new riding vacation in Ireland… Ireland has always been a special place to me, and one of the most popular destinations that we offer. There’s something about the place where riding and horses are such... Read more
California Rider on the trails of New Zealand
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Equitours client Nichole Bhathal is active in the dressage scene in Orange County, California, and had a wonderful experience riding in the forests and on the farmlands and beaches of New Zealand. She recounts her... Read more