Horseback riding is a popular activity in Argentina, and there are many places to go horseback riding, from the lush grasslands of Patagonia to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Here are some of the most popular places for horseback riding in Argentina:

• Patagonia: Patagonia is a vast region in southern Argentina that is known for its stunning scenery, including glaciers, mountains, and forests. There are many horseback riding trails in Patagonia, ranging from easy rides to challenging treks.
• The Andes: The Andes Mountains run through Argentina, and there are many opportunities for horseback riding in the mountains. You can ride through high alpine meadows, past glaciers and waterfalls, and even up to the summit of some of the highest peaks in the Americas.
• The Pampas: The Pampas is a vast grassland region in central Argentina. It is home to herds of wild horses, and you can go horseback riding through the grasslands and see these majestic animals up close.
• The Iguazu Falls: The Iguazu Flls are located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. You can go horseback riding to the falls and get a unique perspective of this natural wonder.
• The Esteros del Ibera: The Esteros del Ibera is a wetland region in northeastern Argentina. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including jaguars, caimans, and capybaras. You can go horseback riding through the wetlands and see this amazing wildlife in their natural habitat.

No matter where you go horseback riding in Argentina, you're sure to have a memorable experience. The scenery is stunning, the horses are well-trained, and the guides are knowledgeable and experienced. So saddle up and enjoy the ride!

Here are some things to keep in mind when planning a horseback riding trip to Argentina:

• The best time to go horseback riding in Argentina is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. The summer months can be hot and humid, and the winter months can be cold and wet.
• Choose a riding company that has a good reputation and that offers rides that are appropriate for your skill level.
• Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you can move around in easily. You should also bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
• Listen to your guide and follow their instructions. They are there to keep you safe and to help you have a good time.

Enjoy your trip to Argentina!

by DeAnn Sloan

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the sites of your favorite movies from the back of a horse, Tony Daly offers this definitive guide of where to go.

Whether we watch them on the big screen or the small screen, movies don’t just broaden our perspective; they also inspire us to see more of the world, set-jetting — one of the latest buzzwords in travel.

Long before the term came into being, Western movies stirred a passion in many of us, some hooked on horseback riding by those first few brushes with the real Wild West. Take Tony Daly for example, whose initial stay at Arizona’s Tanque Verde Guest Ranch lead to a complete career change.

Now Managing Director of riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider, Tony is taking the reins with his set-jetting inspiration for 2019. His list covers everything from live-action modern-day Westerns to Disney’s CGI remake of The Lion King.

Read more: Set-Jetting From the Saddle

by Pam Zubeck

It’s as much about safety as courtesy when it comes to knowing how to control your horse on the trail, says Debbie Bibb with Friends of Equestrian Skills Course.

Bibb is one of about 20 regular volunteers who have been building an equestrian trail obstacle course on 15 acres near Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road.

The nonprofit was formed after El Paso County officials approved a new master plan for Bear Creek Regional Park in 2014 and 2015 that included space for the skills course, though county officials warned they couldn’t fund the course itself.

“They said, ‘We can set aside the land for it and provide some materials here and there,’ but for the most part all the money has come from what our group has raised,” she says.

Read more: Equestrian Group Forms Obstacle Training Site for a Safer Trail

by DD Kingscote

It's hard to describe the little bit of magic that happens for me when I put my foot down in Africa, especially Kenya, the land of my birth. It's like taking off a heavy winter overcoat and revealing the skin underneath. There are places in Kenya that are so “right" that they bring comfort to one's very soul. So you can see that I am biased before I even begin to tell you about "my kind of therapy".

I am a rider and for many years was a competitive rider and that was my "skill." Later, due to my enduring love of Africa, I became a small, personalized tour operator and it gives me great pleasure to enable others to feel that "little bit of magic" too.

Imagine my delight when asked to arrange a "proper" luxury tented mobile safari in Kenya. It had to be the real deal.An "Out of Africa", “Karen Blixen" type Safari; high quality, with a dashing guide and well prepared horses, and importantly, "off the beaten track in beautiful areas where wild game roams."

I knew just the outfit, Gordie and Felicia Church of “Safaris (Un) Limited Africa" who would deliver all of the above and more. I approached others who had expressed an interest and so gathered a team of 9 interested riders and myself. They weren't going without me.

Most riders/ travelers have only heard of the famous Maasai Mara as a place to see big game in Kenya. This is a justified and excellent game rich choice and wonderful for both riding and vehicle safaris. I wanted to show off MY favorite part of Kenya so I chose the “Lollboran ride” in Laikipia, a beautiful area resting under the shadow of Mt Kenya. Thankfully my group trusted my judgement and the dates were set.

Read more: My Sort of Therapy - Safari

Two Generations ~ Fifty Years Of Experience. Safaris Unlimited is small, bespoke and family owned. Gordie & Felicia Church, operate a privately-guided luxury mobile horseback riding safari in wildlife country unrivalled anywhere else on earth.

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