General Info

Kenya Horse Safari with one of Africa's top mobile riding safari companies.

With over 25 years of experience organizing riding safaris throughout Kenya, there are few companies that have guides with this level of knowledge and experience. One of the key factors of any safari in Africa, but in particular a riding safari, is your guide. 

Tristan Voorspuy has led safaris in Africa since the early 1980's, so it is no surprise that he has been recognized as one of the top safari guides in Africa. His knowledge of Africa and its wildlife has led to him being chosen as one Kenya's honorary Game Wardens. Tristan has a deep understanding of the interaction between wildlife and man on horseback. After a glorious day on safari and around a bush fire at night there are few better storytellers in Africa.

Tristan's wife Cindy Voorspuy is one of Africa's top ranked women polo players. There isn't much she doesn't know about rearing, stabling, managing and riding horses in Kenya. At Deloraine, she looks after over 80 horses in stables and paddocks around the farm, preparing them for Offbeat's mobile riding safaris. Guests staying at Deloraine are always made to feel 'at home' by Cindy and her family.

There are several different riding safari options to choose from while vacationing with on this Kenya Horse Safari. 7 night to 10 night horseback safaris are available, as well as custom safari tours designed to fit your needs.

Awards & Accolades

Featured in Herald Scotland, Horse & Hound, Private Air, Telegraph Magazine and Architectural Digest. 

Packing

Packing for African Horse Safaris

Being so close to the equator, there is no winter or summer in Kenya, so you can enjoy this vacation year round. There are two rainy seasons, one in November and then again beginning in April. The hottest months are February/March, September/October. The rides are at an average of 5,500 feet. This makes for a cool climate and also means there are very few mosquitoes. Below are some recommendations, and please visit Equitrekking Travel's packing list for other suggestions.

It is suggested that you wear a riding helmet, and you must provide your own.

Suggested Packing List:

• Soft Gloves
• Sun Hat
• Helmet (bring your own)
• Pocket knife
• Bottle Opener
• Waterproof Poncho 
• Riding boots
• Binoculars
• Warm Jersey
• Jeans and riding pants
• Shorts and T-shirts
• Evening wear (optional)
• Malaria Pills  
• Chaps or Half Chaps
• Sun Block
• Water Bottle
• Mosquito Repellent
• Camera and Film
• Money Belt
• Sun Glasses
• Light Weight Jacket
• Gym Shoes/ Flip-flops
• Long Sleeved Cotton Shirt x 4
• Swim suit

Laundry will be done on non-moving days, therefore luggage should be kept to a minimum.

Internal flights have a weight allowance of maximum 15 kgs or 33 lbs, inclusive of hand luggage. A soft bag is preferable on this safari.

 

About the Horses

The horses are well-schooled Thoroughbred and Thoroughbred crosses for this Kenya horse safari. Many are home bred from a selection of the stables' best mares. All of them are responsive, tough and fit. Many are trained for polo and the best ones are handpicked for each guest on their riding safari. Over the duration of a full riding safari, guests often become highly attached to their own personal mounts.

Terrain
Most of the rides in Masai land and the Northern ranches are on fairly open plains (black cotton soil) interspersed with bush. They are short grass plains ideal for riding. Care must be taken for holes but canters and gallops are taken on open plains. The riding safaris always have Land Rovers along for game drives.

Tack
English tack is used as well as a variety of various saddles from polo, Wintec, French Trekking and Australian stock.
 

Activities/Events

There are no lack of activities on these horseback safaris! Various activities are available at each of the different camps.

Meru Camp
Activities include day and evening game drives, bush breakfasts and sundowners, evening walks with armed guards, fishing in the local rivers and visits to the local Boran community. This area of Kenya gets quite hot during the dry season. After an active morning in the bush, there's no better feeling than coming back to camp and cooling off in the stunning infinity swimming pool and watching the wildlife as it comes to drink from the Bisanadi River below you.

Sosian
Sosian has an expanding herd of 600 + head of Boran cattle (Kenya’s very own zebu breed developed from the native stock) including a pedigree breeding herd and a small dairy. A tour of the ranching side of Sosian is another fascinating activity not to be missed. Guests can lend a hand with dipping, weighing and vaccinating and learn about the trials of keeping unfenced cattle in this wild environment full of large predators. Sosian is well known for its delicious home cooking using fresh ingredients from the garden and its warm and friendly hospitality. There are lots of wonderful places to eat including picnics by the river, lunches by the swimming pool and bush dinners around an open fire followed by camping under the stars for the more adventurous.

Deloraine
There is a lovely swimming pool, croquet lawn and tennis court. Birding can be spectacular, and 2-4 day stays are the norm. Half and full day safari’s to the lakes with a picnic are a usual feature and simply relaxing by the pool in the stunning formal gardens is extremely rewarding.

Mara Camp
The Masai Mara plays host to the annual migration from July to October. An enormous concentration of wildebeest, zebra and consequently predators pass through the surrounding plains. Unrestricted by National Park rules, guests at Mara Camp can enjoy full day game drives as well as evening drives (pre-dinner) in custom-built Land Cruisers, bush breakfasts, picnics and the famous Kenyan sundowner. Visits to the wildebeest crossing points on the Mara River, Maasai village visits, trips to the rhino sanctuary, scenic flights, and hot air balloon safaris can all be enjoyed from Mara Camp. Guests can relax in the bar and 'mess' tent, furnished with comfortable sofas, a writing desk and library with wildlife guide books. Mara Camp works closely with the local Maasai community. Local Maasai helped build the camp with Piers Winkworth, the owner. Many of them are now working in the camp’s staff.

Game
Game is plentiful everywhere that the riding safaris are conducted. The rides are through habitats where dangerous game abounds but your guide is knowledgeable of their habits and likely reactions of the game. In any situation, you should do as he or she says. Game drives, night game drives, and game walks are undertaken on every safari whether riding or not.
 

Accommodations/Food

The mobile tented camps are spacious 10 ft x 9 ft sleeping tents with camp beds (doubles on request). Mattresses, sheets, and blankets are provided along with towels, soap, and flashlights. There are gas lamps and hurricane lamps in each tent. A lavatory tent is provided for each double tent and showers are always available.

Meru Camp
The Meru Camp is a small tented camp located on the edge of Meru National Park in the Bisanadi National Reserve. It sleeps up to twelve people, and offers a highly personal safari experience. Meru is one of Kenya's remotest, yet finest National Parks.

Sosian
Sosian is an old private game ranch located on the Laikipia Plateau, an area well known for its abundant wildlife and strong ranching traditions. Originally built in the 1940s by Italian artisans, the old ranch house has been beautifully renovated into a comfortable lodge.

Deloraine
Deloraine was built by Lord Francis Scott in 1920, a prominent early settler instrumental in developing farms in Kenya. Set in the middle of a 3500 acre farm, it is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in the country. Your time here will reflect the elegant lifestyle of a bygone era.

Mara Camp
The world famous Masai Mara National Reserve is epitomized by the annual wildebeest and zebra migration. Mara Camp is a seasonal tented safari camp located on the Olare Orok River in the Mara North Conservancy. This small and exclusive six tented camp offers a truly traditional safari experience.

Food and Drinks

Picnic lunches are carried in saddle bags on moving days. All of the food is fresh. Dry ice and cubes are brought along to ensure that the group is self sufficient for one week. Bread is baked daily on open fires and the chefs are extremely skilled. You will be pleasantly surprised at the service.

All wine, beer, spirits, and sodas are included in the price. Champagne is only provided on demand and an additional cost. It is recommended that you make full use of the Duty Free allowance for any special liquors, whisky or brandy that you may wish to have during your trip.

The Ideal Traveler

These equestrian vacations are for intermediate to advanced riders only. You should be comfortable at all paces and able to gallop out of trouble. The horseback safaris are through big game country. You should be fit enough to ride between 4 and 6 hours a day. Some walking may be necessary over rough terrain. Children are welcome but must also be accomplished riders.

Non-Riders are welcome but please contact us for more information. There are often days on the safari which will suit the non-riders better than others. The full set of departure trips are not recommended for non-riders.Tailor made trips are available on request and best if traveling with non-riders.

Land Rover safaris are also available during your trip. This outfitter strongly encourages walking that is conducted with an armed guide.
 

Kenya 10 night Mara Safari

Enjoy this 8 night Mara Safari with 2 additional nights at the Deloraine House

Dates & Rates 2012
11 days/ 10 nights
Jan 2-12, Jan 18-28, Feb 4-14, March 3-13, March 20-30, June 16-26, July 15-25, Aug 15-25, Sept 1-11, Oct 6-16, Oct 10-20, Dec 1-11

$7989* USD per person (£5084 *)
Single Supplement (if not willing to share) - $130 or £63 per night (does not apply if less than 4 pax on ride)

* Prices are subject to change based on currency conversions. Pricing is based on British Pounds. 

Included:
10 night safari
Full board accommodation and all drinks (except Champagne) included on all safaris
Horse, saddlery, and tack
All internal flights & transfers (1 flight plus all road transfers)
Laundry facilities are available on site

A medical kit is on hand in camp and in the saddle. The guides are in radio contact from camp with the Flying Doctor Service. Clients should take an anti malarial drug. It is strongly warned that there are side effects of larium. There are no compulsory injections needed to come to Kenya.

It is suggested that you change $100 USD on arrival and get $30 USD in small change Kshs.100 , Ksh 200 and Ksh 500 notes. There are no opportunities to change money once you have left Nairobi and small attractive items are on sale from the Masai.

Not included:
Tips are considered a present and clients should only tip if they are happy for the service provided. There are no hard and fast rules but your guide will help you on this. Tips are collected by the guide in any denomination you wish and distributed evenly amongst the staff.

Please be careful when photographing tribesmen and check with your guide first. Video camera owners should bring a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter to charge batteries. There are no generators in camp.

Riding Level:
Intermediate to Advanced level. Advanced level riders should be comfortable at both trot and canter in a variety of terrain. Most rides range from 4 hours to 6 hours depending on the trail, time of year, weather and any other relevant conditions.

Itinerary:

Day 1:
You will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel* or directly from the airport and be transferred to Wilson Airport for a 10:30 am charter or 10 am schedule flight to Siana Springs. It is a beautiful flight passing over the fertile Kikuyu Highlands before reaching the Great Rift Valley. You will fly across the volcano studded floor of the Rift before reaching the Loita Hills and Siana Springs Air strip. You will then be met by your guide and there will be an hour’s drive to camp that  you will reach in time for lunch. The camp is located in a grove of acacia trees by a small stream at the southern edge of the Loita Plains at Olare Lamun (the rhino salt lick). There will be an evening ride. Overnight in Olare Lamun.

*Please contact Equitrekking Travel's Preferred Provider if you wish to stay the night in Nairobi prior to the the safari pick up.

Day 2:
A full day to explore the remote area with abundant game. Drives, rides, and walks may be taken from camp. Overnight in Olare Lamun.

Day 3:
This will be the first moving day. You will leave camp early as it is the longest ride of the trip covering nearly 50km or 30 miles. Ride across rolling open plains. The game generally becomes more plentiful as you approach the Mara ecosystem. See herds of zebra, topi, giraffe, wildebeest, and gazelle. There is a good chance of seeing elephant and buffalo as well. The camp is located on the edge of the Masai Game Reserve on the Olare Orok lugga and you should arrive by late afternoon. From camp you are likely to hear lion and hyena at night and the abundance of game is apparent everywhere. Overnight in Olare Orok.

Day 4 & 5:
Enjoy two full days of morning and evening rides from camp with the option of driving into the game park for some good photographic opportunities. From the land rovers, you can get much closer to lion, elephant, and buffalo than you are able to do from the horses. Overnight in Olare Orok.

Day 6:
Another moving day heading west across the Mara plains to reach the Mara River on the Park boundary. Hopefully you’ll ford the river (unless in complete flood) at one of the famous wildebeest crossings and then head south west across the Mara Triangle where you will have a picnic lunch before ascending the Soit Olololol Escarpment to reach the camp in a forest glade overlooking the whole Mara ecosystem. Overnight in Soit Olololol

Day 7:
Ride South West along the top of the escarpment enjoying glorious views to the east on excellent terrain for the horses. Descend the escarpment on foot along a rocky cattle track and have a picnic lunch under some acacias at the foot of the escarpment. After lunch, ride back through the Mara Triangle at the foot of the escarpment before ascending on a game trail. Many bachelor buffalo herds are a feature of the afternoon. Overnight in Soit Olololol

Day 8:
Descend the escarpment again and ride across to the same wildebeest crossing on the river. Head in a North Western direction and after lunch, find the final campsite set up on the banks of the Mara River. Close by there are some hippo pools and their grunting at night is a special feature of this camp. Overnight in Mara River.

Day 9:
Leaving camp after breakfast with a picnic lunch for later in the day, you will drive to Deloraine via the impressive tea growing area of Kericho. Arrive in time for tea and an evening walk around the beautiful garden. Overnight in Deloraine.

Day 10:
An early morning ride before breakfast is optional. Day trips to either Lake Nakuru or Bogoria famous for their flamingos can be arranged with a picnic lunch. Overnight in Deloraine.

Day 11:
After lunch, transfer by road back to Nairobi.

* This itinerary is flexible and subject to changes based on the weather, trip guide's discretion or other factors.
 

Kenya 7 night Mara Safari

Dates & Rates 2012
8 days/ 7 nights Aug 1-8, Aug 8-15, Sept 15-22, Sept 22-29

$5758 USD* per person (£3683)
Single Supplement (if not willing to share) - $130 or £63 per night (does not apply if less than 4 pax on ride)

* Prices are subject to change based on currency conversions. Pricing is based on British Pounds.

Included:
7 night safaris
Airport transfers, return flights to the Mara and a Nairobi dayroom on last day
Full board accommodation and all drinks (except Champagne) included on all safaris
Horse, saddlery, and tack
Laundry facilities are available on site

A medical kit is on hand in camp and in the saddle. The guides are in radio contact from camp with the Flying Doctor Service. Clients should take an anti malarial drug. It is strongly warned that there are side effects of larium. There are no compulsory injections needed to come to Kenya.

It is suggested that you change $100 USD on arrival and get $30 USD in small change Kshs.100 , Ksh 200 and Ksh 500 notes. There are no opportunities to change money once you have left Nairobi and small attractive items are on sale from the Masai.

Not included:
Tips are considered a present and clients should only tip if they are happy for the service provided. There are no hard and fast rules but your guide will help you on this. Tips are collected by the guide in any denomination you wish and distributed evenly amongst the staff.

Please be careful when photographing tribesmen and check with your guide first. Video camera owners should bring a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter to charge batteries. There are no generators in camp.

Riding Level:
Intermediate to Advanced level. Advanced level riders should be comfortable at both trot and canter in a variety of terrain. Most rides range from 4 hours to 6 hours depending on the trail, time of year, weather and any other relevant conditions.

Itinerary:

Day 1
You will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel* or directly from the airport and be transferred to Wilson Airport for a 10:30 am charter or 10 am schedule flight to Siana Springs. It is a beautiful flight passing over the fertile Kikuyu Highlands before reaching the Great Rift Valley. You will fly across the volcano studded floor of the Rift before reaching the Loita Hills and Siana Springs Air strip. You will then be met by your guide and there will be an hour’s drive to camp that you will reach in time for lunch. The camp is located in a grove of acacia trees by a small stream at the southern edge of the Loita Plains at Olare Lamun (the rhino salt lick). There will be an evening ride. Overnight in Olare Lamun.

*Please contact Equitrekking Travel's Preferred Provider if you wish to stay the night in Nairobi prior to the the safari pick up.

Day 2
A full day to explore the remote area with abundant game. Drives, rides, and walks may be taken from camp. Overnight in Olare Lamun.

Day 3
This will be the first moving day. You will leave camp early as it is the longest ride of the trip covering nearly 50km or 30 miles. Ride across rolling open plains. The game generally becomes more plentiful as you approach the Mara ecosystem. See herds of zebra, topi, giraffe, wildebeest, and gazelle. There is a good chance of seeing elephant and buffalo as well. Reach the camp on the edge of the Masai Game Reserve on the Olare Orok lugga late afternoon. From camp you are likely to hear lion and hyena at night and the abundance of game is apparent everywhere. Overnight in Olare Orok.

Day 4
A full day of morning and evening rides from camp with the option of driving into the game park for some good photographic opportunities. From the land rovers, you can get much closer to lion, elephant, and buffalo than you are able to do from the horses. Overnight in Olare Orok.

Day 5
Another moving day heading west across the Mara plains. Reach the Mara River on the Park boundary. Hopefully you’ll ford the river (unless in complete flood) at one of the famous wildebeest crossings and then head south west across the Mara Triangle where you will have a picnic lunch before ascending the Soit Olololol Escarpment to reach the camp in a forest glade overlooking the whole Mara ecosystem. Overnight in Soit Olololol

Day 6
Ride South West along the top of the escarpment enjoying glorious views to the east on excellent terrain for the horses. Descend the escarpment on foot along a rocky cattle track and have a picnic lunch under some acacias at the foot of the escarpment. After lunch, ride back through the Mara Triangle at the foot of the escarpment before ascending on a game trail. Many bachelor buffalo herds are a feature of the afternoon. Overnight in Soit Olololol

Day 7
Descend the escarpment again and ride across to the same wildebeest crossing on the river. Head in a North Western direction and after lunch, find the final campsite set up on the banks of the Mara River. Close by there are some hippo pools and their grunting at night is a special feature of this camp. Overnight in Mara River.

Day 8
This morning you will fly back to Nairobi.

* This itinerary is flexible and subject to changes based on the weather, trip guide's discretion or other factors.
 

Kenya Horse Safari Custom Trips

Masai Mara, Laikipia & Amboseli

Custom trips can be tailored to your needs. A miniumum of 5 nights is required for custom trips. Please contact us for more information.

The rates below are based on the number of riders per custom group per person per night:

Rates 2012
2 riders $1686 USD*
3 riders $1307.25 USD*
4 riders $1048 USD*
5 riders $955 USD*
6 riders $893 USD*
7 riders $877 USD*
8 riders $799 USD*

Single Supplement (if not willing to share) - $130 or £63 per night (does not apply if less than 4 pax on ride)

* Prices are subject to change based on currency conversions. Pricing is based on British Pounds. 

Included:
Full board accommodation and all drinks (except Champagne)
Horse, saddlery, and tack
Laundry facilities are available on site

A medical kit is on hand in camp and in the saddle. The guides are in radio contact from camp with the Flying Doctor Service. Clients should take an anti malarial drug. It is strongly warned that there are side effects of larium. There are no compulsory injections needed to come to Kenya.

Not Included:
Internal flights & transfers

It is suggested that you change $100 USD on arrival and get $30 USD in small change Kshs.100 , Ksh 200 and Ksh 500 notes. There are no opportunities to change money once you have left Nairobi and small attractive items are on sale from the Masai.

Tips are considered a present and clients should only tip if they are happy for the service provided. There are no hard and fast rules but your guide will help you on this. Tips are collected by the guide in any denomination you wish and distributed evenly amongst the staff.

Please be careful when photographing tribesmen and check with your guide first. Video camera owners should bring a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter to charge batteries. There are no generators in camp.

Riding Level:
Intermediate to Advanced level. Advanced level riders should be comfortable at both trot and canter in a variety of terrain. Most rides range from 4 hours to 6 hours depending on the trail, time of year, weather and any other relevant conditions.

Suggested Itineraries are listed below. Please contact Equitrekking Travel's Proverred Provider for more information on custom trips.

Suggested Itinerary 1 - 'Totally Offbeat'
This is a superb value safari, offering 12 nights for the price of 9 (quote on request), taking you to three very different prime game areas in Kenya.

Arrive in Nairobi and take a schedule flight to Meru National Park for 4 Nights at Meru Camp. Day and evening game drives, guided bush walks, fishing, sundowners and a swimming pool are all a feature of this intimate camp. Four wheel drive road transfer (approx 5 hours) or private charter flight (approx 40 minutes) to Laikipia and 4 Nights at Sosian Lodge. Day and night game drives, guided bush walks, riding and camel safaris, overnight fly camp, swimming pool, and tennis court are all a feature at this lodge and a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and 4 Nights at Mara Camp. Day and evening game drives, sundowners, bush breakfasts and cultural visits are all features of this traditional tented camp and a scheduled flight back to Nairobi.

Suggested Itinerary 2 - 'Northern Frontier'
This safari offers something a little different, exploring the more remote and ‘off the beaten track’ wilderness areas of Kenya

Arrive in Nairobi and take a scheduled flight to Meru National Park for 3 - 4 nights at Meru Camp. Day and evening game drives, guided bush walks, fishing, sundowners and a swimming pool are all a feature of this intimate camp. Four wheel drive road transfer (approx 5 hours) or private charter flight (approx 40 minutes) to Laikipia for 4 – 5 nights at Sosian Lodge. Day and night game drives, guided bush walks, riding and camel safaris, swimming pool, and tennis court are all a feature at this lodge. Optional tailor made walking safaris from Sosian Lodge can take you further off the beaten track, experiencing nature at is most raw, walking with a team of guides and trackers and sleeping under the stars in a basic fly campand a scheduled flight back to Nairobi.

Suggested Itinerary 3 - 'Bush & Beach'
Arrive in Nairobi and take a schedule flight to Meru National Park with 3 nights at Meru Camp. Day and evening game drives, guided bush walks, fishing and a swimming pool are all a feature of this intimate camp with a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and 3 nights at Mara Camp. Day and evening game drives, sundowners, bush breakfasts and cultural visits are all a feature of this traditional tented camp with a scheduled flight to Lamu (north Kenya coast) and 5 nights at Kizingo Lodge. Secluded beach, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, dolphin swimming and local cultural visits to the ancient town of Lamu are all features of this ultimate ‘no news, no shoes’ beach getaway with a scheduled flight back to Nairobi.

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Traveler Reviews

"We are back from our wonderful, amazing, exciting, fabulous safari - I can't believe it's over. I just want to do the whole thing again and again and again. We had the GREATEST time, Jakob and George looked after us beautifully. We just wanted to say how much we loved it all. Your team is so well organized, everything ran like clockwork and the food, night game drives, etc. all added to the richness of the experience. It is TRULY the best holiday we have ever taken in our lives, and trust me, we've had some good ones!"

"It was a real pleasure to meet Cindy & Tristan & to enjoy your hospitality at Deloraine. We had a truly memorable safari. Jakob looked after us really well. Jack was a Rolls-Royce, out-jumping everyone & gave me tremendous fun. Nettie did a great job with John. All in all it was an unforgettable experience, especially the long canters with game which were very special. I suspect that we will be back!"

"Only two weeks ago, we came back from our holiday with Kenya Horse Safaris. We wanted to thank you for the good organization of the trip. We really could relax and didn't have to worry about anything. It was a very impressing trip for the two of us. We enjoyed riding through the open plains and discovering all the savage animals. It was a truly unforgettable holiday. We want to thank everyone, who was involved!!"
 

Reading List

Kenya (Eyewitness Travel Guides) [Paperback]
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Kenya will lead you straight to the best attractions Kenya has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Kenya, this guide explores every facet that makes Kenya dynamic and irresistible; from the spectacular wildlife and breathtaking National Parks, to the lively nightlife and cultural attractions of Nairobi. Features include a comprehensive illustrated guide to Kenya's habitats and wildlife, detailed information on game reserves and safaris and all the best highlights and detailed maps of Kenya's National Parks. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Kenya provides all the insider tips every visitor to Kenya needs, with dozens of reviews for the best hotels in Kenya for all budgets, recommendations for restaurants and bars in Kenya, tips for shopping in Kenya and all the entertainment, beaches, markets and festivals options listed town by town.

The Safari Companion by Richard Estes
An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, it includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each group and in-depth information on the behavior, habits and diet of 100 large African mammals.

West with the Night by Beryl Markham
A direct, stylish, and engrossing story of a marvelous life well-lived. Markham describes her childhood in Kenya and her experiences as a bush pilot in the 1930s, evoking the landscapes, people, and wildlife of East Africa in rich detail.

Equitrekking Coffee Table Companion Book & DVD

Equitrekking Travel Adventures on Horseback by Darley Newman with Photographs by Chip Ward available at Amazon.com
This companion to the PBS TV series, Equitrekking, proves that the world's most beautiful views are often best seen from atop a horse. This gorgeous book features dozens of scenic rides in the U.S. and around the globe. Denver Post review: For horse folk and dreamers, as well as fans of the show, it's a beautiful trip through stunning equestrian-friendly possibilities.



Equitrekking DVD's featuring Emmy winning PBS episodes, available in the Shop section of Equitrekking.com 

Get off the beaten path to see some of the world's most beautiful horses and classic riding destinations with host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman with Emmy Award-winning Equitrekking, the horseback riding travel series on PBS. 

Season One: Vermont, the Carolinas, Georgia Coast, Wyoming, Colorado and Spain.

Season Two: Iceland, Coastal Ireland, Hawaii's Big Island, Irish Countryside, Maui, Virginia Hunt Country and California Wine Country.

Season Three: Arizona, Belize, Costa Rica, Kentucky, Quebec, Texas and Utah.

Season Four: Southern Spain, Alaska, Central Turkey, Quebec City and Beyond, Scotland and Wales.

    

Good Books for Horse Lovers and Equestrians

Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior (Paperback) by Temple Grandin
Philosophers and scientists have long wondered what goes on in the minds of animals, and this fascinating study gives a wealth of illuminating insights into that mystery. ---Publishers Weekly

The Horse: A Miscellany of Equine Knowledge (Hardcover) by Julie Whitaker with Ian Whitelaw
The Horse is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse:  evolution, history, biology, breeds, behavior, training, competition, health, and care—all gathered into an accessible gallery of solid information, essential facts, and fascinating trivia.                                                           

Hunter Seat Equitation (Hardcover) by George H. Morris
A classic by a world-renowned teacher and master equestrian--the definitive work on the art of teaching and riding the hunter seat, now updated to include refinements in Morris's insightful program of riding instruction.

The New Encyclopedia of the Horse (Hardcover) by Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Chronicling the history of the horse, this guide encompasses the early domestication of the horse, classical riding styles, as well as a survey of the great stud farms and current international sporting events.