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Holidays On Horseback
hether you are a generally accept the following as
thrill-seeking daredevil sensible summaries of riding
or a committed "Happy ability;-
Hacker", there is sure to be a
riding holiday to suit you .
Beginner: A rider with very
limited experience, is unable to
The choice of country and terrain mount and dismount unassisted,
is enormous and you can opt for a and unable to post to the trot or
blissful week of escape from the canter.
family in beautiful and unspoilt
surroundings. Alternatively, make
it a family treat - even if some
of the clan are totally Novice: A rider who has some
non-horsey. riding experience, is able to
mount and dismount unassisted, is
in control of a well-behaved
horse and confident for short
The first thing to consider with periods of rising trot and
any riding holiday is your true canter.
level of riding ability and
stamina. A weekend-only novice
will be neither safe nor happy on
a mad three day gallop across Intermediate: A rider with all of
Botswana. Similarly, a week the novice skills, has a firm
trekking with beginners at walk seat, is comfortable at all paces
will not appeal to experienced and capable of riding for several
jockeys. The large number of hours at a time. The intermediate
riding holiday providers rider is also able to tack up a
horse if required. holiday provider as there may be
a limited number of horses
available for guests exceeding
this weight level.
Experienced: A competent and
regular rider who is capable of
adapting to different horses in
different environments. An Children
experienced rider has soft hands
and is able to control a spirited
horse in open country.
Depending on the trip, children
may join the ride. Discounts may
be available in some cases. It is
Other points to consider. definitely worth checking even if
the kids are staunchly
anti-Equestrian as many of the
holiday providers can accommodate
Weight Limit non-riding guests.
Some riding trips have a weight Insurance
limit which generally appears to
be approximately 95 kilos (around
15 stones). In most cases you
will be provided with a bigger This is an absolute must for any
horse and in some instances there holiday and should be an
will be a surcharge but it is important consideration in
always wise to contact your booking your trip.
Many repeat riding holiday
Preparing for your holiday enthusiasts go on several short
riding weekends prior to a longer
holiday so that they can really
get the best out of the
Once you have determined the experience on every level.
riding experience, age and
ability of the group members, you
can go ahead and book your
holiday. Whether you are With riding holidays available in
experienced riders or not, you England, Scotland Wales and
are still likely to be spending Ireland, we have plenty of choice
considerably longer than usual in on our doorsteps but there is a
the saddle on a daily basis so huge choice of trips in France,
expect some aches and pains! USA, and even Africa and Asia.
The choice is yours....
About the Author:
Helen Hobbs writes for Horse Primer, a website offering information and advice for lovers of all things equestrian.
Source: www.isnare.com
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