Continuing to Learn – Testimonial from Hill Country Instructional Clinic
Posted on: Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Michelle Jackson shares the experience in Texas 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 good posture and balance when mounted. Further development focused on having a quiet seat and visualizations for Centered Riding. One morning lesson was on bareback that... 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 rides leaving in March, and found the Barichara ride. I didn’t have an idea of where I wanted to go,... 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. The horses, the rides, the different landscapes, the beach, the villages, the nature, the hotels and most of all, the... 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
Posted on: Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Getting to know Monte Velho By ride consultant Biggi Hayes I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Monte Velho in Portugal for a few days, arriving there late on a Saturday night. The driver Monte Velho sent was knowledgeable an... Browse article
Warm Hospitality in Wild Patagonia
Posted on: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Arriving at our hosts’ farm, Sapucai, to start our riding trip was a somewhat surreal experience. Having already had a night in Bariloche and gotten to meet the group and our guides, we had driven about 3 hours on... Browse article
Jumping in Texas: A Hidden Gem
Posted on: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Thank you to 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 if you... Browse article
A Visit to Estancia los Potreros
Posted on: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
The Estancia los Potreros in Argentina has long been a partner of Equitours and we have sent many happy guests over the decades. I was lucky enough to visit for a few nights and share my impressions. Atmosphere The... 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
Sweden’s Summer Ride
Posted on: Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
We were met at the tiny Kiruna airport by a pleasant staffer who introduced the members of the group and took us on the 20’ drive to the farm to start the Scandinavian Summer ride. There we moved into... Browse article
Experience the Serengeti – A Traveler’s Guide
Posted on: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Serengeti. The word alone conjures images of expansive plains glowing orange under a huge setting sun while large animals trek past silhouetted trees the shape of expansive umbrellas. The Serengeti is a geographic region and ecosystem in the African... Browse article
Bucket List Items in Sweden’s Winter
Posted on: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
Living in Wyoming, experiencing additional Arctic activities hasn’t been something I felt I necessarily needed to pursue. However, having never been to Sweden, when the opportunity to go on the January winter ride there arose, I became excited to... Browse article