A New Riding Vacation in Portugal – Lusitanos in Peneda-Gerês National Park – A Riding Journal
Posted on: Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Ride consultant Biggi Hayes explores Northern Portugal by horseback This spring I had the pleasure of checking out two riding centers new to us — one in Galicia, based out of the Baiona, Spain area, followed by a visit to the northwest corner of Portugal for a new-to-us riding vacation in Peneda-Gerês National Park (Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês), our... Browse article
Tanzania’s Serengeti Safari and Extension Options
Posted on: Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Mel Fox recently returned from her seventh riding safari in Tanzania. Having been brought up on a farm at the foot of Kilimanjaro she speaks fluent Swahili and is very much at home here. This time, because the rains had failed in some parts of the Serengeti, camps were set up in the south western section and the group... Browse article
The Heart of the Arizona / Utah
Posted on: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Megan reports back on a new route from an experienced partner The rugged wilderness of the American southwest is a stunning backdrop for the Zion to Grand Canyon Rim ride. The sand dune and slickrock crossings, vistas over canyons and ponderosa forest, and climbs through the yucca and prickly pear of the desert provide a thorough immersion in the... Browse article
Continuing to Learn – Testimonial from Hill Country Instructional Clinic
Posted on: Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Michelle Jackson shares the instructional experience in Texas Instructional clinic schedule and content Our 4-day clinic included morning lessons in groundwork that incorporated body language and breathing exercises to improve communication between horse and rider as well as developing... Browse article
Riding solo in Colombia – Testimonial
Posted on: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Alanna Vogt shares her experience in Colombia IT WAS FABULOUS. Best week of my life. Best decision I’ve ever made. When I decided to have an escape from life I literally went to the Equitours site, searched for exciting... Browse article
A Moroccan Adventure – Testimonial from Golden Sands of Agadir
Posted on: Friday, February 20th, 2026
Alize and her daughter rode on the Golden Sands of Agadir ride in Morocco earlier this month, and shared the below: We just returned from our trip in Morocco. It was fantastic!! This was a week of a lifetime.... Browse article
Exploring the Pearl of Africa – Testimonial from Uganda
Posted on: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Guest Kim Zemek reports back from Uganda The Nile Safari was a spectacular trip! It really made me fall in love with Uganda. The outfitters accommodated our every wish, they are really incredible people. They have beautiful, well cared... Browse article
Horseback Safari in Kenya – Masai Mara and Deloraine – Riding Journal
Posted on: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Join Hadley Fox from Equitours on a return ride in one of our favorite places: the Masai Mara, a place of unique natural beauty and biodiversity of wildlife Day 1, December 28, 2025 We have arrived in the Masai... Browse article
Getting to Know Monte Velho: A Lusitano Dressage Retreat in Portugal
Posted on: Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Join Equitours ride consultant Biggi Hayes for a first-hand look at Monte Velho, a boutique Lusitano dressage retreat in Portugal’s Alentejo region — where guests combine world-class dressage instruction with countryside trail rides on a working Lusitano breeding farm... Browse article
Warm Hospitality in Wild Patagonia – Riding Journal
Posted on: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Ride consultant Megan Barrett tests out a remote pack trip vacation in remote Northern Patagonia Journeying into Patagonia Arriving at our hosts’ farm, Sapucai, to start our Argentine horseback adventure was a somewhat surreal experience. Having already had a... Browse article
Jumping in Texas: A Hidden Gem – Testimonial
Posted on: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Thank you to Equitours guest Federica Fainelli for this great review! I spent a week at the jumping clinic in Bandera, Texas: cowboys’ capital of the world! Diane, the owner and instructor, is phenomenal – just listen to her... Browse article
A Visit to Estancia los Potreros – Trip Reflection
Posted on: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
The Estancia los Potreros has long been a partner of Equitours and we have sent many happy guests over the decades to enjoy their riding vacations in Argentina. Ride consultant Megan Barrett was lucky enough to visit for a... Browse article
Horseback Riding in Spain – Valleys of Gredos – Riding Journal
Posted on: Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Join guest Allsion Akers on a riding experience through the picturesque and culturally rich “Valley of the Gredos.” Day 1 I found a yummy café and pastries and explored a tiny bit of Madrid before getting picked up by... Browse article
Our Recent Horseback Vacation in Albania – Riding Journal
Posted on: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Join our Equitours team member Biggi Hayes on a horseback riding vacation through the historical and beautiful Albanian landscape. Albania had not been a destination on my radar for horseback riding, but Equitours received a lovely invitation to come... Browse article
Join us in Ireland – Clew Bay Trail Riding Journal
Posted on: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Enjoy a fun summer week in and around Westport, Ireland. Journal by Biggi Hayes ~ Equitours riding consultant The end of last May I was excited to be joining the Clew Bay Trail outside of the quaint town of... Browse article