In The Saddle

10/11/2024

We will remember them ❤️

Lest we forget. Remembrance Day. ❤️

10/11/2024

We just had to share this glowing feedback from guest Annie having returned from the The Devetaki Plateau itinerary in Bulgaria:

"This riding holiday was my second ever riding holiday, and wow did it deliver!

The week offered lots of fast canters, long trots and beautiful walks through endless Bulgarian countryside (no fences!). Kept safe, well guided by Maria we enjoyed every second on our well cared for and trained mounts.

Lunches were exceptional with Vasko and Monica setting up a full picnic every day with amazing Bulgarian cuisine - lots of salads, vegetables and lovely dishes. We did not go a second of the without being taken care of!

Everyone was so accommodating and welcoming, all the accommodation was clean and tidy and every meal amazing! I had the week of my life, the only downside was not being able to bring my horse home with me 😄"

For more information, please call us on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

07/11/2024

💞 Fantastic Feedback for eSwatini 💞

ITS client Joanne and her friends visited the Kingdom of eSwatini in September and enjoyed all that this lesser-known country has to offer. Here's what she had to say:

"The scenery was stunning, especially up in the mountains.
We really enjoyed rounding up the Nguni cattle at Kamsholo.
The guides were fantastic and looked after us all.
The trip ran very smoothly thanks to the help of Lois who was amazing, and we were provided with a full itinerary, which was perfect."

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/chubeka-trails

If you'd like more information please email [email protected], or call +44 1299 272 997.

📸 Credit: Wiki West

04/11/2024

🇵🇹 Fabulous feedback for the Wolves and Wild Horses ride in northern Portugal 🇵🇹

ITS client Rachel visited in September and sent us these lovely photos. Here's what she had to say:

"The holiday was fantastic, I loved it! I'd definitely go back!

The scenery was stunning, the rides were varied, and our lunch stops were always in beautiful locations.

The hosts ensured we all got horses suited to our preferences, and I loved my horse for the week."

We have the 2025 dates and prices, so please do contact us if you would more information. You can call Lois on +44 1299 272 997 or email [email protected]

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/wolves-and-wild-horses/

03/11/2024

Did you love the Miyak Tribe Trail? Perhaps you would like to try the new Dionysus Trail in North Macedonia?

We are offering a special 10% discount on the Dionysus Trail to anyone who has previously been on the Miyak Tribe Trail. This applies through to May 2025.

To book your place, contact us on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

02/11/2024

💡 Fancy getting away in early 2025? 💡 Here is some trip inspiration:

🐴 Spain – South Transhumance 11-19 January (8 nights). Following the ancient drovers' routes of the “Canadas Reales”, ride south from the Sierra de Gredos mountains all the way to Trujillo.
Price c. £2,207 per person sharing.

🏖 Spain – Los Alamos 26 January–2 February (7 nights). Spend a week riding through La Breña National Park and on the beaches of Cape Trafalgar. There is one non-riding day to visit Jerez and its Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art.
Price c. £1,400 per person.

🍾 South Africa – Cape Gourmet Wine Trail 9-14 February (5 nights). Riding and fine dining in the glorious Cape Winelands. Journey on horseback between wine estates, sampling the best wines and local produce this region has to offer. This date is confirmed to run with 2 ITS guests...can we tempt you to join them?
Price c. £2,925 per person sharing.

For more information please email [email protected], or call +44 1299 272 997.

01/11/2024

It's Lucy here with an exciting announcement. I'll be travelling to Jordan for the Footsteps of Lawrence ride just before Easter. If you'd like to join me on this fabulous desert adventure 5-14 April, do get in touch.

If you can't wait that long, there is still space over Christmas on the 21-30 December 2024 ride.

For more information, please contact us on [email protected] or call 01299 272 997.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/footsteps-of-lawrence/

31/10/2024

❄Ride in a winter wonderland ✅
❄Fun Icelandic horses ✅
❄Try snow-mobiling, reindeer sledging & dog-sledding ✅
❄Learn about Sami culture ✅
❄Spend a night at the Ice Hotel ✅
❄Look out for the northern lights ✅

If this sounds like your kind of trip, then the Winter Ride in Sweden could be for you!

Contact Abbie for more information on [email protected]

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/explore-winter

30/10/2024

Incredible views at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador 🇪🇨

We hope these images might tempt you to think of this wonderful place for your next riding holiday adventure.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/hacienda-zuleta/

Contact Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected] for more details.

📷 credit: T Marshall

29/10/2024

📣📣 NEW FLIGHT ROUTE 📣📣

Ryanair have released a new flight from London Stansted directly to Ouarzazate in Morocco. The times work perfectly with the desert trails scheduled between September and May. Transfers from Ouarzazate are available at any time and included in the ride price.

To secure your place in Morocco, please contact us on [email protected] or call 01299 272 997.

For more information about the desert rides, check out our website here: www.inthesaddle.com/region/africa/morocco/.

25/10/2024

🦓 🏖 Love South Africa and want to plan a big adventure for 2025? Then we have a great option for you! 🏖 🦓

Combine a week's fabulous riding in the stunning Witteberg Mountains of the Eastern Free State, with some of the best beach riding anywhere in the world.

From 13-20 July stay at the gorgeous Moolmanshoek, riding out on the plains amongst herds of sable, wildebeest, oryx and zebra. Visit ancient rock engravings, swim in freshwater pools and head into the mountains for spectacular views. Accommodation is in lovely en-suite rooms overlooking the reserve.

Spend a night in Johannesburg, before heading to the Wild Coast.

From 21-25 July, join the Kei River Mini Trail. Explore on horseback the rocky headlands, rolling hills and rural villages of the area, but the stars of the show are the vast tracks of superb golden beaches which invite for endless canters. Fantastic horses and a warm welcome awaits.

At today's exchange rate, this combination ride works out at c. £2,903 per person sharing. Airport transfers and accommodation in Johannesburg are at additional cost.

For more information please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/moolmanshoek
See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/wild-coast/

22/10/2024

Amazing riding, exciting game viewing and luxurious accommodation is waiting for you at Borana Lodge in Kenya.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/borana/

For more details on this incredible safari, please call us on 01299 272997 or email [email protected]

Wildlife 📷 Shaun Mousley / James Lewin

21/10/2024

🇨🇦 We're so looking forward to the 2025 season at Tsylos Lodge in Canada 🇨🇦

If you love heading off the beaten path and enjoy scenic riding, then this might be the ride for you.

Just look at those views!

To be notified once we receive 2025 dates and prices, please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

20/10/2024

💙 Incredible mountain views at Moolmanshoek in South Africa 💙

This destination features stunning scenery, hugely varied riding and THE most amazing horses!

But don't just take our word for it, book a week's stay and experience the magic of Moolmanshoek for yourself.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/moolmanshoek/

To secure your place or to find out more please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

📷 Credit: Wiki West

19/10/2024

Some super images of kudu, taken recently at Kambaku in Namibia - how beautiful 💛

As well as kudu, the reserve is home to a wide variety of species, including impala, eland, red hartebeest, oryx, giraffe, zebra, warthog, wildebeest, ostrich, porcupine, caracal and aardvark.

Bird-life here is also extensive, and you might spot secretary birds, martial and tawny eagles, pale chanting-goshawks and lappet-faced vultures.

If you enjoy being out on horseback, guided walks, game drives and want to learn about the wildlife you'll come across, then Kambaku is a wonderful choice.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/kambaku-safari-lodge/

For more information, call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email abigail@inthesaddle com

18/10/2024

🥂🥂 2026 dates and prices have now been released for the ever-popular trails in Namibia 🥂🥂

So if you missed out this year or in 2025, we'd recommend you book your place before they all fly!

Namib Desert: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/namib-desert
Skeleton Damara: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/skeleton-damara-ride/
Damara Elephant: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/damara-ride/

For more information, call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

17/10/2024

ITS guest Michelle has recently returned from White Stallion Ranch in Arizona;

"Struggling for words to describe just how good White Stallion Ranch is...

Well cared for horses that couldn't have been better matched to us.

Stunning scenery to ride around on the ranch and up the mountains.

The amount of people there that return every year just shows how once you find White Stallion Ranch you won't be able to stay away."

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to White Stallion Michelle.

As well as riding there are a bunch of non-riding activities at the ranch making it perfect for non-riders and families such as rock-climbing, axe throwing, yoga, ebikes, shooting to name a few The climate makes it a perfect year-round destination great for escaping the wet, grey UK weather.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/white-stallion-ranch/

For more information, please contact us on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

ITS recommends wearing a hard hat whilst riding.

11/10/2024

🦁 🐘 Fabulous Feedback for Macatoo Camp in the Okavango Delta 🐘 🦁

ITS guest Kathryn has recently returned from a riding safari in Botswana. Kathryn says:

"Well what can I say, Macatoo really lived up to all our expectations and more. The team were amazing. We were astounded by the knowledge the guides had, particularly Chief who had an amazing ability to read animal behaviour and get us very close to many of them whilst on horseback.

The horses were lovely. I rode Neptune and Max, both were very well behaved but forward-going and keen. The gallops in the water were fabulous fun.

We chose to ride in the mornings then go out in the safari vehicle in the afternoons, so we could see lions and we were not disappointed. We saw 5 different groups of lions including some cubs. We also saw a leopard, a pack of hyena and their babies, a pack of wild dogs again with very small babies, as well as all the other game.

Camp was great fun with monkeys stealing your breakfast if you didn’t watch it like a hawk. I had a troop of baboons that used my tent roof like a trampoline and tried, without success, to break into my tent each day. At night you could hear elephants and hippos sloshing about in the water just outside the tent.

Katie arranged surprises for us, for instance lunch in the treehouse and dinner in the bush. All in all it was an amazing experience that I will remember forever. I wish I could go back tomorrow.

Thanks for organising the trip for us, we had a blast!"

A huge thanks to Kathryn for her feedback and sharing her photos.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/macatoo/