In The Saddle

21/03/2025

🐴There is still time to plan your trip to Mongolia for this year!🐴

Experienced and adventurous riders only please.

Choose between the following trails: Mongol Horse Trail, Gobi Steppe Ride and Big Skies Horse Trail.
Need more help to decide? Here's a series of posts dedicated to each trail.

Big Skies Trail

📌This ride is north-east of Ulaanbaatar in Khan Khentii Special Protected Area
🐎You ride from 4-7 hours per day
🏞 Here you ride across scenic mountains, forests and steppes
⛺You stay in spacious gers (the Mongolian word for yurts) whilst on the trail, moving on every 2 nights

Running from 11-11 June, 9-19 July, 1-11 August.

See for more information: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/nomad-trails

Call Claire to discuss on +44 1299 272 997 ext 2245 or email [email protected]

19/03/2025

🐴There is still time to plan your trip to Mongolia for this year!🐴

Experienced and adventurous riders only please.

Choose between the following trails: Mongol Horse Trail, Gobi Steppe Ride and Big Skies Horse Trail.

Need more help to decide? Here's a series of posts dedicated to each trail.

Gobi Steppe Ride:
📌This ride is south of the capital Ulaanbaatar in a semi-arid area.
🐎You ride from 4-7 hours per day
🏞 Here you ride through grassland steepes, sand dunes and rock formations.
⛺You stay in teepees whilst on the trail.

Running from 19- 30 June, 20- 31 July and 19 - 30 August.

See for more information: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/gobi-steppe-ride

Call Claire to discuss on +44 1299 272 997 ext 2245 or email [email protected]

17/03/2025

🐴There is still time to plan your trip to Mongolia for this year!🐴

Experienced and adventurous riders only please.

Choose between the following trails: Mongol Horse Trail, Gobi Steppe Ride and Big Skies Horse Trail.

Need more help to decide? Here's a series of posts dedicated to each trail.

Mongol Horse Trail:
📌This ride is north east of Ulaanbaatar
🐎You ride from 4-7 hours per day
🏞 You cover a variety of landscapes as you ride through the steppes which Mongolia is famous for vast, flat open areas which are great for long canters as well as forests, rolling hills, rivers and mountains.
⛺You stay in teepees whilst on the trail.

Running from 10-20 June, 30 June -10 July, 10-20 August and 1-11 September.

Add-on 2 nights at the Naadam games from 10-12 July. Believed to have existed for centuries, the Naadam games is a must see whilst in Mongolia. Join in the celebrations of this national festival of horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Thanks to ITS guest Jessica for her great photos of the Mongol Horse Trail

See for more information: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/mongol-horse-trail/

Call Claire to discuss on +44 1299 272 997 ext 2245 or email [email protected]

12/03/2025

ITS guest Anne had a wonderful time recently on the popular Nile Explorer ride in Uganda.

Check out this super video from her week 🤩

https://youtu.be/QhZT2o9btNc?si=wi2W6aHwb1be4dEw

Traverse Uganda's untamed wilderness on horseback through Africa's most breathtaking scenery. Our expedition follows the legendary Nile to its birthplace, me...

10/03/2025

The moment we've all been waiting for...a sneak peak at the newly refurbished Macatoo Camp! Doesn't it look incredible? 🤩

Olwen has just visited Macatoo and can't wait to tell you all about the upgrades, so stay tuned for more!

In the meantime, you can book your riding safari in the magical Okavango Delta by calling Abbie on 01299 272 997, or email [email protected]

06/03/2025

It is a very special experience to ride in the Maasai Mara - one of Africa’s most prolific wildlife regions. But don't just take our word for it. Here is some guest feedback on this wonderful luxury mobile safari:

"Our second visit to the Maasai Mara with Gordie, Felicia and their amazing team and it most certainly will not be our last. The horses, wildlife, accommodation, food and all round hospitality is second to none." - Rosie, UK

"This is how mobile safari is done! The tents are as luxurious as you can imagine. The food will meet even the highest expectations of any safari foodie. Nothing could be improved, everything was perfect." - Sylvia, US

"The riding is sensibly paced with an emphasis on game viewing and having respect for the wildlife. The accommodation and food were exceptional. The horses were all in great health, extremely fit and well cared for. - Tim, UK

"Camp was so luxurious it was basically a mobile hotel. The campsite along the Mara River was particularly special, with so many hippos so close by! Phenomenal game viewing and an awe-inspiring landscape. A real dream come true" - Alexis, US

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/maasai-mara/

This year is almost fully booked, so why not plan ahead and join this incredible safari in 2026? Contact Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

05/03/2025

🐘 We receive such wonderful feedback for Tanzania 🦒 These safaris are perfect for experienced riders, who are looking for an exciting safari with fast paced riding:

"Everything an African horseback safari should be. Well-schooled, forward going horses. Brilliant mixed ground for fast riding! I really loved this trip" - Angus, UK

"A wonderful experience - I had no idea Tanzania had such a diverse landscape. We had one magical moment when we were cantering and were suddenly joined by about 10 giraffe, followed by 10 zebra, all cantering with us. A beautiful moment that will stay with me" - Vivien, UK

"Varied terrain, excellent game viewing, fast riding and wonderful staff made for a memorable adventure. Such an incredible holiday really helped by good horses and amazing staff" - Paddy, UK

This year's safaris are almost fully booked, but we do have some space on the following dates.

Kilimanjaro Elephant Safari 2-9 July
Kilimanjaro Elephant Safari 1-8 September

You'll need to be quick to secure your spot! For more details, please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/kaskazi/

04/03/2025

Some super feedback from ITS guest Nicole who has recently returned from the ever-popular Monte Velho in Portugal.

Nicole says:

"One of the most beautiful places I have ever been!
Brilliant tuition and fabulous trail rides. Beautiful setting and the most amazing food served every mealtime.
The holiday was one of the best I have been on. Everything about it was fabulous, the place, the horses, the food - I couldn’t fault a thing!
I definitely will be returning in the future."

A big thank you to Nicole for her feedback and sharing some of her photos. We look forward to arranging your next trip to Monte Velho!

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/monte-velho/

03/03/2025

Bulgaria 📣 the open land of lakes, forests and mountains.

The 2025 season is already filling up. We still have availability for June which enjoys some of the best weather for these riding trails.

For more information, please contact Lucy on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected].

01/03/2025

Looking for an exciting mobile safari, with fast riding and great game viewing?

If you're an experienced rider with a sense of adventure, then we're sure you'll love the Kilimanjaro Elephant Safari in Tanzania.

Availability is very limited for this year, but we do have some spaces on the 1-8 September safari. Can we tempt you?

Contact Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/kaskazi

28/02/2025

Only 1️⃣ place left!

Join me and a group of adventurous guests in Jordan for the 9 night itinerary from the 5-14 April 2025. We will start by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, then travel to the stables to start 6 nights of riding in the Wadi Rum. We will finish this holiday at the Dead Sea.

For more dates, please contact me or check out website for other scheduled rides throughout 2025.

Call Lucy on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected].

20/02/2025

Head to Moolmanshoek in South Africa for incredible riding, superb scenery and some of the best horses you'll ever ride.

Set off on full and half-day rides; visit ancient rock engravings, swim in freshwater pools, wind your way across the plains to ride amongst the wildlife and climb up into the mountains for spectacular views.

Stay in lovely en-suite rooms overlooking the reserve, or the mountains beyond. Moolmanshoek's high quality restaurant serves delicious meals - you will eat really well on this holiday!

Moolmanshoek is also great value - a 7 night stay costs from £1,765 including accommodation, all riding, full board and wine with meals.

We have space available on the following weeks:

13-20 April
28 April-5 May
13-20 May
13-20 July
10-17 August
3-10 September
28 September-5 October
21-28 October
10-17 November
18-25 November

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/moolmanshoek

For more details, please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

📸 Image Credit: T Marshall

18/02/2025

😍 We love reading your feedback about our trips 😍

ITS guest Lacey has recently returned from Tierra del Fuego in Argentina and this is what she said:

"Argentina - the Mitre peninsula horseback ride was the most amazing adventure I have embarked on so far in my life. It was beyond all of my wildest dreams, filled with wild natural beauty for 100’s of miles with no one but me and my horse.

I found a part of myself there and left a part of my soul in that wild, beautiful, natural country in the Mitre peninsula at the end of the world, or the beginning as the locals like to think of it. Exceptional horses, wildlife, beautiful shelters, invigorating weather, adventure around every bend.

The family that took us was kind, experts in horsemanship, ranch living, knowledgeable about the land, horses, history and the science exploration all around them.

This magical land will always be a part of me now. Part of my soul was left there and I will need to go back to join it every once in a while throughout the rest of my life.

That magical land is where I was meant to experience life, I felt like my best self there. I enjoyed living like we would have 100 years ago very much."

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/tierra-del-fuego/

To book please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

17/02/2025

Ride in the verdant valleys of Ecuador's northern highlands. Help bring the horses in from the pastures, visit the Condor Project, ride through small villages high in the Andes and stop for a picnic lunch with spectacular scenery all around you.

Your accommodation is the stunning 16th century Hacienda Zuleta; from its guest rooms, library, courtyards and dining rooms, the building is steeped in history.

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/hacienda-zuleta/

For more details or to book your place, call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

16/02/2025

📣📣 STOP PRESS - Places available in Namibia this May 📣📣

If you've missed out on these adventurous trail rides in Namibia in 2025 and 2026, then now's your chance to grab a spot.

We have some limited availability on the month-long Epic Safari in May. You can sign up for the whole trip (3 rides back to back), or just do one leg:

1-11 May Wild Horses / Namib Desert
11-21 May Namib Desert / Skeleton Damara
21-31 May Skeleton Damara / Damara Elephant

It is important to note that since these three rides form part of the month-long Epic Safari, the itineraries are 'combination' rides. For example, the first date is a fusion of the Wild Horses ride and the Namib Desert route.

To join these rides, you must be an experienced rider, physically fit for long days in the saddle and happy to go at speed for extended distances. You'll need to be prepared for an exploratory feel to the trip and be aware that things may not always run exactly to plan. The cost is GBP 6,200 pp for 10 nights.

There are only 2 places available on each date, so you will need to be quick to bag your place.

For more information or to book your place, please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

15/02/2025

⭐South Africa - Wild Coast⭐

It is hard to select only a few pictures to promote the Wild Coast - the scenery is so varied and beautiful throughout. The long beaches, perfect for fast riding and looking out to sea. During my own visit, I was lucky enough to see dolphins in the surf and the tail of a whale 😃

The surrounding rolling green hills take you high up to see the most gorgeous views. You will also have a great opportunity to see the local culture as you ride through small villages and towns.

For more information, please contact me on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

You can also check our website here: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/wild-coast/

14/02/2025

❤️ Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine's Day ❤️

We thought we'd celebrate Valentine's Day by showing you some of our favourite 'horse BFF' pics from around the world. Feel the love...from South Africa, Iceland and Colombia, to the Azores, Namibia and Argentina.

13/02/2025

Are you ready for an adventure in South America?

Then why not join one of our Colombian trails. These rides feature fit, forward going horses, wonderful scenery and an insight into the history and culture of Colombia. We have space on the following rides which are confirmed to run:

Barichara Ride 28 Mar-6 Apr
Barichara Ride 8-17 Aug
Yariguies National Park 1-13 Sep

See: www.inthesaddle.com/rides/barichara-ride

For more details, please call Abbie on 01299 272 997 or email [email protected]

Image Credit: T Marshall