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.
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.
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