Name of breed: Giara Country of origin: Island of Sardinia, Italy Breed origin: The origins of the Giara horse are uncertain, with one theory suggesting it may have been brought into the island of Sardinia by the Phoenicians or the Greeks in the 4th or 5th century BC. It has characteristics of oriental horse types, […]

Name of breed: Fjord Horse Country of origin: Norway Breed origin: The Fjord horse is one of the world’s oldest and purest breeds. Horses were known to exist in Norway at the end of the last ice age. It is believed that the ancestors of the modern Fjord horse migrated to Norway and were domesticated […]

For anyone looking in on Tony Stromberg’s life from the outside, it would have seemed he had it all – a fantastic job as a high-end advertising photographer in San Francisco and enough money to live comfortably. But something was missing, and Tony found himself disenchanted and burned out. He began ‘searching’ for his lost […]

Name of breed: Nokota Horse Country of origin: United States of America Breed origin: The Nokota horse is a semi-feral breed located in an area in southwestern North Dakota known as the ‘badlands’. The breed developed in the 19th century from foundation bloodstock consisting of ranch-bred horses produced from the horses of local Native Americans, […]

Kenya is full to the brim with wildlife and captivating, diverse landscapes. A country that can only be truly appreciated on a horse riding safari where the rider is at one with the wild, sharing the same sights, scents and sounds. Seeing the animal kingdom through the eyes of your horse.

Monday Musing: The wilderness is a gateway to the understanding of all things.  In British Columbia, Canada, you’ll find thousands upon thousands of pristine Alpine forest to explore. Every day will bring a new understanding from the back of your horse.

We have a lot of love for artist Ida Montague, and her brilliant paintings of the fast paced,  action-packed game of polo. Originally from Denmark, Ida now lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, enabling her to draw on a number of cultural perspectives when constructing her artwork. We caught up with Ida recently and […]

Let your soul and spirit fly as you gallop along never ending coastlines, thunder through the sea and lose yourself in the moment on the Bush and Beach Ride in Noosa, Australia.

Monday Musing: Don’t wait for a good time to start. Rain, storm or shine you’ll love the immense Maasai Mara in Kenya. Inhale the heady scent of dust and rain as the storm brews on the horizon and be ready for the ride of a lifetime.

Name of breed: Bashkir Horse Country of origin: Russia Breed origin: The Bashkir is a horse breed of the Bashkir people, although its origins are not known. In the 19th century, breeding centres were set up in order to increase both its working abilities and its traditional qualities as a producer of milk and meat. […]

Monday Musing: The raw and rugged beauty of The High Country and Craig’s Hut Ride will take your breath away at every turn… as will your sure-footed mountain-bred horse.

Monday Musing: Are you ready for the adventure of your lifetime? It only takes one small step to book with us and we will take care of the rest. Soon you will be on horseback, maybe crossing the Namib Desert in Nambia.

As one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the US, located near some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast, amidst the fashionable Hamptons summer scene…(phew, I got it all in there!)… the Hampton Classic is in a league all of its own. It is a much-anticipated stop for horse people on […]

Monday Musing: Some of our riding adventures may look unreal, a little crazy to some, until its been done! We can honestly assure you of the best possible memories you could ever hope to ask for.    If you’ve always wanted to explore the ancient lands of the Kimberley, sign up for this ride.

Monday Musing: You’ll enjoy the journey with exclusive access to over 100,000 acres of pristine wilderness on the Glenorchy Back Country ride.

Monday Musing: You don’t have to take our word for it. If you visit Mongolia, you will be swept up with the spirit of the wild-eyed Mongolian ponies, the far-reaching, infinite steppe and the thrill of roaming a country that is fence-free and horses are the main mode of transport.

Monday musing: You’ll be able to live like someone left the gate open on this enchanted estancia that stretches over 5000 acres, nestled in the Andean valley, surrounded by dramatic, snow capped mountains. Globetrotting through Chile, Estancia Adelaida, Patagonia.

Monday Musing: This eye-catching oasis in Botswana, The Okavango Delta is perhaps Africa’s last unspoilt wilderness. Your heart will be captured by this Holy Grail of horse riding safaris.

Name of breed: Australian Stock Horse Country of origin: Australia Breed origin: The roots of the Australian Stock Horse date back to the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, which brought nine horses of Thoroughbred and Spanish blood to the continent. These were shortly followed by more importations of Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Welsh Mountain Ponies […]

Name of breed: Hackney Pony Country of origin: England Breed origin: A breed of pony closely related to the Hackney horse, the breed was originally developed by Christopher Wilson. He used a Hackney stallion to breed with Fell Pony mares, and then interbred the offspring to make a fixed type of pony. His aim was […]

Monday Musing: Have you ever enjoyed a sunset or sunrise on horseback? We welcome you to the Bahia Beach Ride where the white sand and aquamarine water are always calling!