Saturday: Plan on arriving in Bucharest before 4PM to take advantage of the transfer by minibus from Bucharest to Sinca Noua. Arrive at Equus Sylania and settle into your room. Get to know your guide and fellow riders as you learn about your upcoming adventure while you meet the horses. Afterwards a delicious welcome dinner will be served in the dining room.
The Star Crete Trail ride in Crete not only met, but exceeded my expectations. First, I can’t say enough good things about owners and my guide, as well as all of their staff. They ensured that everything was as seamless as possible, both in terms of food and accommodations (which I won’t focus on here, but which were fantastic - beautiful, rustic setting and amazing food) and in terms of all aspects of riding. The guide subtly ensured that riders were matched to their mounts, graduating us to different horses if riding ability was demonstrated. All of the horses are lovely, all have great personalities and are very clearly loved. They work as hard as the owners and their staff (who I reiterate do an amazing job!), but they seem to enjoy it and have a good life – and plenty of rest at the end of the season. The stable is lovely and the outdoor ring has a spectacular view where lessons are offered locally or to visitors.Thank you to all at the stables and at Equitours for an awesome trip that gave me my horse fix (for now) – and ensured I will be looking to do another vacation like this again soon!
Edwardson, 2015
