Holidays on Horseback
Holidays Tips
You might be tempted to try a riding holiday abroad. That way you can combine the pleasure of endless riding time with the thrill of visiting somewhere new and exotic. Here the options are almost endless.
How about galloping along the beaches of sunny Calfornia with a spot of window shopping in LA, or throwing yourself into life on a ranch where you get to be a cattle chasing cowboy?
If you'd like to get up close and personal with zebras and elephants there's always an African safari.
You may feel like a tourist if you're travelling with a group of sunburnt Europeans, but going on an organised trip means you'll have a guide who'll help you avoid the potential dangers of coming face to face with truly wild animals.
There are charities all over the world which use volunteers to help with their animal protection
projects, so you could put your horse care skills to use in that way.
One example is the Przewalski horse protection project in Mongolia, which is trying to save this type of horse from becoming extinct.
Sponsored rides abroad are becoming very popular, this way you can enjoy a fun holiday and fund raising at the same time.
Any of these holidays are great fun to enjoy with a groups of friends but are also perfect to meet like minded people who could end up
as life long friends.
Horse Riding on The Beach
The fun of the beach. Saddle up for a day and enjoy horseback riding on the beach, full of fun and exhilaration. The lure of the beach, so what's the attraction of beach riding?. First and foremost, it is an adrenaline rush, full of fun, exhilaration and being at one with nature.
Aside from the aspect of fun, beach riding also offers tremendous opportunities for horse's fitness levels.
Horses being trained for endurance or pleasure rides will benefit from the different terrain that beach riding offers,
from hilly dunes to soft sand. If you are training for competition and want to introduce some stamina building work,
you may consider some gallops to improve cardiovascular performance.
Horseback riding on the beach provides the perfect opportunity to top up fitness levels.
The benefits of horseback riding on the beach. Standing or gently riding in water is very good for horse's legs.
Swimming can also be beneficial to your horse as a form of non impact aerobics.
The beach also provides a great surface to gallop on, just make sure you know the beach and be careful.
Horseback riding on the beach is also great for introducing youngsters to different surfaces
and is good for their legs and muscles, particularly if you take them into the water.
Riding on the beach also increases interest among over schooled and stale horse's and riders.
It also makes a change for riders to enjoy different styles of riding, including bareback.
Horse Riding Holidays
That perfect horse riding holiday could be just around the corner, whether you fancy lassoing cattle on an outback station, or taking a trek through the glorious Australian countryside, planning is everything.
A Riding holiday is a great idea for anyone who likes nothing better then getting away from it all.
It's the ultimate de-stresser, spending days doing what you love best, with no other pressures or demands on your time.
You'll be amazed at what's out there, a search through the adverts online will open up endless possibilities, from lessons at a dressage clinic to a breathtaking wilderness safari in Africa.
There's pretty much no limit depending on your riding ability and of course, your bank balance. To start with, you'll need to think carefully about your fitness, how good a rider you are and how much you want to pay.
Like anybody planning a holiday, you'll also want to make the most of your precious free time to do what you want, whether it's a stress free escape with a few friends or a family holiday.
If you haven't been on a riding holiday before, finding one that's right for you might seem a bit daunting, and you don't wont to end up feeling out of your depth. But if you can take the time to plan carefully and do a lot of research into what's out there, the chances are you'll come up with something that suits you.
Start by asking yourself what you'd really like to do. Don't be afraid to try new things, but stay within your own limits. There's loads of choice out there so let your imagination run riot.
Think of it as a chance to have a proper break from your usual rountine of long working hours. Choose something
that'll recharge your batteries so you can return to your riding with renewed enthusiasm.
Finding That Perfect Holiday
Don't be afraid to quiz the organisers, do anything you need to do to get a good deal and a safe trip. Ask about the sort of people who'll be on holiday with you, what age and nationality are they, and how experienced are they?
It won't be much fun to find yourself with a group of people who don't speak any English, unless you're fluent in another language, even if the riding is fantastic.
