HI Spy: What's Your Dream Equestrian Vacation?

HI Spy: What’s Your Dream Equestrian Vacation?

In the dead of winter, when your horse is a hairy beast, the sky is gray and your usual riding spots are covered in ice, it’s only natural to daydream about taking a vacation to somewhere else.

There are lots of options for equestrian vacations. If you long for white sandy beaches and fruity drinks in the sun, tropical beach riding vacations are probably for you. If you want to combine an educational experience with hours in the saddle, a cross-country ride through historic European sites might pique your interest. For some horse owners, sitting around and relaxing sounds boring, but spending a week on a working cattle ranch would be the trip of a lifetime.

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Other vacation options incorporate training and instruction into your schedule so that you can return home a better rider than you left. You can even take your horse along on some holidays, whether you’re horse camping, training, or just trailering out for some backcountry riding.

If you could plan the equestrian vacation of your dreams, what would it be? Click “Submit a Comment” below to share your thoughts. Some responses may be published in an upcoming issue of Horse Illustrated.

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Aimee says:
January 5, 2011 at 2:15 am
I would like to go to Wyoming or Wisconson and take a guided ride to see mustangs, or ride on the beach anywhere.
jumper gal says:
January 5, 2011 at 6:06 am
ride on a beach for sure!!!!!
Jennifer says:
January 5, 2011 at 9:53 am
I've taken horse vacations in the deserts of Arizona, the forests of Belize, and the hills of Vermont; all wonderful experiences. My dream vacation would be an African riding safari - but I'm not sure I'll ever have the confidence, skill, or budget to do it!
Rebeca says:
January 5, 2011 at 12:44 pm
My dream horse vacation would be deep in the woods, near a mountain and with my friends.
Lorie says:
January 5, 2011 at 6:08 pm
I'd love to ride my horse around the countrysides and moors of Europe exploring places like Stonehenge and ancient castles.
olivia says:
January 6, 2011 at 2:44 am
i think i would love going around England and seeing the castles and ancient sites that they have to offer. also Ireland would be fun.
Emily says:
January 6, 2011 at 7:04 am
It might not be much of a vacation, but I would love to take my horse to a Clinton Anderson clinic at his ranch. I'm really into natural horsemanship and would love to learn directly from an expert!
Lily says:
January 6, 2011 at 12:09 pm
My dream Vacation would have to be ridding on the beaches of Hawaii. To feel that worm breeze in your hair as you canter through the beaches. The feel of warm water hitting your face as you go through it. To see the sunsets light hit my horses face in the most beautiful way.
Kendra says:
January 6, 2011 at 3:13 pm
My dream equestrian vacation would be living on a farm. I don't have any horses of my own. I only ride. I would love to be at a barn ALL the time.
Sam says:
January 6, 2011 at 4:14 pm
I would love to go to down south and take my horse and trail ride for the whole day! Peace and quiet and just me and my boy!