...Salta, northwest Argentina ...
In 2022 we are planning a ride in the Andes Mountains of Northwest Argentina. We follow ancient Inca trails and will reach places you can only access on horseback. The area has impressive landscapes and diverse climates : tropical forests with crystal clear streams in the Lerma Valley contrasting with the the Calchaquí desert with its multicolored mountains and the Cafayate Creek and it’s water and wind eroded hills. The trail has been designed to show this breathtaking contrast.
We go up to 3000 mts. (9000 feet) where the forest changes to high altitude grassland. This is the homeland of the Andean condor.
All along the trail, have a chance to absorb from the locals, heirs of the ancient Incas, their deeply rooted way of life still alive high up in the mountains. This special itinerary, designed for Imagine Riding will also include a cattle roundup and allow you to observe and even join the gauchos at work.
The horses are Criollo and Paso horses suitable for riders who are fit and capable at walk, trot and canter.
There are plenty of opportunities for cantering on this ride.
Please watch this space for our 2022 dates which will be announced soon.
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Carpathians, Romania
A nine day trail through the magnificent wilderness of the Carpathian Mountains.
You will follow hidden paths, pass through spruce forests, ride up to mountain plateaus, enjoy magnificent views and most importantly, you will follow fresh bear tracks.
Experience an unforgettable adventure in Székely Land. Become part of a world in which time seems to stand still; here farmers in the mountains still cultivate their fields with working horses and countless shepherds spend their days tending the flock, roaming freely through the mountains. On the back of crossbred Lippizaner horses you truly access this beautiful natural world. Not only will you travel far off the beaten track but you will also travel back in time. A special highlight awaits on the fifth day when you will be able to observe native brown bears in their natural habitat.
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Morocco
Sahara to the Atlantic
This is an expedition for adventurous souls. A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to ride close to 900 km in 4 weeks from the Merzouga Dunes to the Atlantic ocean.
You will be riding Berber-Arabian stallions from the western edge of the Sahara desert to the west coast of Morocco, ending up on the wild and untouched Plage Blanche.
The horses and riders will be supported by a vehicle and a team setting up camp each night and preparing our meals. This is the proposed route, although the itinerary will likely change pending weather, availability of water, and the health of horses and riders. This ride was successfully completed for the first time along this route in 2020. We look forward to doing it again!
Scheduled to take place
January 22 - February 20, 2022
Put yourself on the list ! Limited number of riders and simply a rare and wonderful opportunity!
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Morocco :
Sahara to the Atlantic
This is an expedition for adventurous souls. A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to ride close to 900 km in 4 weeks from the Merzouga Dunes to the Atlantic ocean. You will be riding Berber-Arabian stallions from the western edge of the Sahara desert to the west coast of Morocco, ending up on the wild and untouched Plage Blanche.
The horses and riders will be supported by a vehicle and a team setting up camp each night and preparing our meals. This is the proposed route, although the itinerary will likely change pending weather, availability of water, and the health of horses and riders. This ride was successfully completed for the first time along this route in 2020. We look forward to doing it again!
Scheduled to take place
January 22 - February 20, 2022
Put yourself on the list ! Limited number of riders and simply a rare and wonderful opportunity!
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A highly unusual and unique opportunity: this special ride in central Spain was created for Imagine Riding by a professional forester, guide and wildlife manager (‘Ingeniero de Montes’ ) who was raised in Extremadura.
Intimately acquainted with the landscape and trails of northern and central Spain and having explored this region extensively on horseback, it will be his pleasure to share his vast trove of knowledge and expertise with us on the trail.
We will ride Lusitano, Arabian and PRE trekking horses, bred in these mountains and trained by a Gredos horseman and outfitter whose father still led his cattle along the famous Transhumance route each spring and autumn.
We will follow this historic trail and ride in the path of the great Hapsburg Emperor Charles V, who in 1556 AD, traveled to his retreat, the Monastery of Yuste. The route takes us through the Gredos range. We travel along Roman roads, cattle ways, mountain trails and alpine plains. We cross beautiful stone bridges passing tiny villages along the way.
Overnights are in historic manor houses and ‘parador’ castles.
It is a mid-mountain ride and there are also plenty of opportunities for faster riding each day.
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Scheduled for September 26 - October 03, 2021
Spain plans to open to travelers with negative Covid tests in the summer.
Refundable deposits if the cause is related to Covid or the chance to rebook for a later date.
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