Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mom was always horse crazy and as her only daughter it was natural that I too fell in love with equines. I started taking horseback riding lessons at the age of 5 and I’ve been hooked ever since. Horses are in my blood and while I don’t own my own horse any more, I do take regular lessons at a local barn at home.

Since horses and travel as such big parts of my life, I try to ride when I travel. Horseback riding on trails in the countryside is a great way to explore a new area. Riding tours are common all over the world but, as with any activity that involves animals, I always consider the welfare of the horse first. Continue Reading