Open November to April Set departures & private groups 9 nights / 6 days riding 2 - 4 hours riding per day Price from £1,208 The Riding You should be a competent and confident rider on a forward going horse. Riding through the tea gardens is at a walk; however there are opportunities for trot and canter when you explore the countryside. Nearest Airport Dibrugarh. Transfers included. India - Assam Tea Gardens Ride Ride on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra amid the lush tea gardens of Assam The holiday starts at Mancotta, a beautifully renovated estate manager’s home set in the midst of the tea estate. From your veranda and over morning tea, you will hear the jingle of bicycle bells and the chatter of the tea workers as they walk or cycle to work. The trails explore the surrounding Brahmaputra plain, rain forest and tea gardens. After four nights at Mancotta, head north to the Limbuguri Tea Estate and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park for two days of exploring, one day with the horses and one day without. The trip includes a two day safari in the Kaziranga National Park. This world heritage site boasts the largest population of the one- horned rhinoceros as well as elephant, buffalo, tiger and swamp deer. Sightings are relatively common and you should be able to see these amazing animals from your vehicle and also from the back of an elephant. Northeast India has some fascinating distinct tribal groups. We can arrange extra days after the ride to allow you to meet with them and experience their traditional way of life. ASIA Tel: 01299 272 997 233 www.inthesaddle.com
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Open November to AprilSet departures & private groups
9 nights / 6 days riding2 - 4 hours riding per day
Price from £1,208
The RidingYou should be a competent and
confident rider on a forward goinghorse. Riding through the tea
gardens is at a walk; howeverthere are opportunities for trot and
canter when you explore thecountryside.
Nearest AirportDibrugarh.
Transfers included.
India - Assam Tea Gardens Ride
Ride on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra amidthe lush tea gardens of Assam
The holiday starts at Mancotta, a beautifullyrenovated estate manager’s home set in themidst of the tea estate. From your veranda andover morning tea, you will hear the jingle ofbicycle bells and the chatter of the tea workersas they walk or cycle to work. The trailsexplore the surrounding Brahmaputra plain,rain forest and tea gardens.
After four nights at Mancotta, head north to theLimbuguri Tea Estate and Dibru-SaikhowaNational Park for two days of exploring, oneday with the horses and one day without.
The trip includes a two day safari in theKaziranga National Park. This world heritagesite boasts the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros as well as elephant, buffalo,tiger and swamp deer. Sightings are relativelycommon and you should be able to see theseamazing animals from your vehicle and alsofrom the back of an elephant.
Northeast India has some fascinating distincttribal groups. We can arrange extra days afterthe ride to allow you to meet with them andexperience their traditional way of life.
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Runs in October to MarchSet departures & private groups
11 nights / 7 days riding4 - 6 hours riding per day
Price from £1,704
The RidingThe Marwari horses are spirited
and forward going. You should be acompetent rider, confident on ahorse in the open at all paces.
There are some long stretches ofcanter and you need to be able to
keep your distance.
Nearest AirportDelhi. Transfers included
at set times.
India - Fairs and Festivals
A ride through Rajasthan in the famous golden triangle,Delhi-Jaipur-Agra
Travelling by horseback is surely the best wayto experience rural Rajasthan. Whilst ridingthrough the ancient kingdoms of Shekhawatiyou experience the complete spectrum of lifefrom subsistence farmers who maintain a verysimple existence to the privileged life of themaharajas. During the day you pass throughsmall villages and farmland and are greetedenthusiastically by local families. Betweenvillages the terrain opens out allowing forplenty of faster riding.
Combine your riding trip with a visit toRanthambore where you can see tigers in theirnatural habitat. There are also extensions toJaipur, the bird sanctuary at Bharatpur, thehorse fair at Bateshwar and the glorious TajMahal at Agra.
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Runs in January and FebruarySet departures & private groups
11 nights / 7 days riding4 - 6 hours riding per day
Price from £2,354
The RidingThe Marwari horses are spirited
and forward going. You should be acompetent rider, confident on ahorse in the open at all paces.
There are some long stretches ofcanter and you need to be able to
keep your distance.
Nearest AirportDelhi. Transfers included
at set times.
India - Nagaur Fair
A ride through the Great Indian Desert and on tothe enormous Nagaur Camel Fair
Few tourists visit the Nagaur Fair in northwestRajasthan and it is mainly for local people andthose who travel hundreds of miles to visit andtrade. You travel from Delhi to Bikaner byovernight sleeper train and then ride for sevendays through the spectacular desert landscapeof the Great Indian Desert. The terrain is openso there are good opportunities for longcanters.
Accommodation is a combination ofcomfortable hotels with plenty of character andcamping in style in the more remote areas.
Following the ride you have the option to visitthe great cities of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur withtheir magnificent forts and palaces. If this isyour first trip to India, don't miss out on themagical Taj Mahal. We can make the additionalarrangements for you.
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Runs in October and NovemberSet departures & private groups
from 11 nights / 6 days riding4 - 6 hours riding per day
Price from £2,359
The RidingThe Marwari horses are spirited
and forward going. You should be acompetent rider, confident on ahorse in the open at all paces.
There are some long stretches ofcanter and you need to be able to
keep your distance.
Nearest AirportDelhi. Transfers included
at set times.
India - Pushkar Fair
A ride centered around India’s most famous horse,camel and cattle fair.
The Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is one of theworld’s largest camel fairs. This ride is run intwo halves with the Pushkar Fair in the middle.You can choose to do just one half or both.
The first half - the Pushkar Shekhawati Ride isthrough the ancient kingdom of Shekhawati, adesert area interspersed with small villages.The Marwari horses used on this part of theride come from the stables at Dundlod Castle,home to Kanwar Raghuvendra Singh, knownto everyone as Bonnie.
The second half - the Kumbhalgarh Ridemoves west of Pushkar and south of Jodhpur.The terrain changes to more fertile ground withmore mountainous scenery. The days can belonger and the pace slower due to the terrain.
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Tel: 01299 272 997 239 www.inthesaddle.com
Runs October to FebruarySet departures & private groups
From 13 nights / 9 days riding2 - 6 hours riding per day
Price from £2,508
The RidingThe Marwari horses are spirited
and forward going. You should be acompetent rider, confident on ahorse in the open at all paces.
There are some long stretches ofcanter and you need to be able to
keep your distance.
Nearest AirportDelhi. Transfers included
at set times.
India - Shekhawati Rides
Tailor made rides through colourful Rajasthan onstriking Marwari horses
The Indian state of Rajasthan was once knownas Registhan, "land of desert". You can rideover a wide variety of terrain, including not onlydesert but farmland, rocky gorges, acaciaforests, jungle scrub and the fertile Aravali hills.Historically this is one of India's richest regionslittered with magnificent forts and palaces thatwere once home, and in many cases still are,to royal princes. Some of these are now hotelswhere you stay during the ride.
On pages 235 - 239 you will find the ridesscheduled to coincide with specific festivals.Other rides take place during the wintermonths so please ask for details or we cantailor make an itinerary for groups of two ormore.
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Tel: 01299 272 997 241 www.inthesaddle.com
Runs September to JuneSet departures
6 nights / 5 days riding3 - 6 hours riding per day
Price from £1,210
The RidingThis trip is suitable for confident, fit
riders, who are capable ofcontrolling a horse at walk, trot and
canter in the open across ruggedcountry. There is a mix of pacesand speed is determined by the
terrain. The horses are mainlyQuarterhorses ridden in Western
tack and with a loose rein.
Nearest AirportTel Aviv.
Transfers available at extra cost.
Israel - Land of Galilee
A ride in the fertile Galilee area and Jordan Valley
The Land of Galilee itinerary takes you throughthe Galilee’s rolling natural landscapes, alongthe tributaries of the Tabor Stream and throughalmond orchards and fields. You also ride inthe Sirin Heights with views over the JordanValley to the Golan Heights and down to theJordan River, then through the majestic Carmelregion and down into the Jezreel Valley.
This is a stunning part of Israel and the goingallows for some great riding. There are somelovely tracks through the fertile fields of the'Land of Milk and Honey'. This, combined withvisits on foot to some of the well-knownhistorical sites including Mt. Tabor and theChurch of Transfiguration, makes for afascinating itinerary.
Accommodation is in country lodges on akibbutz or a moshav.
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Tel: 01299 272 997 243 www.inthesaddle.com
Runs September to JuneSet departures
8 nights / 7 days riding3 - 6 hours riding per day
Price from £1,769
The RidingThis trip is suitable for confident
riders, who are capable ofcontrolling a horse at walk, trot and
canter in the open across ruggedcountry. There is a mix of pacesand speed is determined by the
terrain. The horses are mainlyQuarterhorses ridden in Western
tack and with a loose rein.
Nearest AirportTel Aviv.
Transfers available at extra cost.
Israel - Tour Israel
An exhilarating and captivating tour of Israel - itshistory - people and nature
Starting near Nazareth this ride takes youthrough the mountains of Galilee to the JordanRiver, the Sea of Galilee and the Sirin Heights.Later the horses are transported southwardswhere you ride across the Judean Desert andclimb to the ancient ruined forts and UNESCOworld heritage site at Masada.
There is tremendous variety of terrain from thebeautiful Jordan valley to the bleak, hauntingscenery of the southern desert. As well as ajourney through changing and dramaticlandscapes, this is a cultural experience.Characters and places from the Old and NewTestaments will be brought to life as you ride tothe sites of Roman battles, follow ancienttrading routes and visit places mentioned in theBible. You also have guided walking tours ofthe important holy sites in the old parts ofNazareth and Jerusalem.
Accommodation is a mix of basic camping andsimple kibbutz lodges. Towards the end of thetrip there is the opportunity to take a dip in thehealing waters of the Dead Sea.
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Runs September to MaySet departures
9 nights / 6 days riding4 - 6 hours riding per day
Price from £1,334
The RidingThe horses are all Arabians. They
are active, forward-going and fun toride so you need to be a confidentrider, able to control a horse at all
paces in wide open spaces. Thereare some long trots and canters so
riders also need to be fit.
Non riders can follow the group oncamel or on the support vehicle.
Nearest AirportAmman. Transfers included
at set times.
Jordan - Footsteps of Lawrence
A trail ride through the Wadi Rum on Arabian horseswith nights camping under a clear star-filled sky
This trip starts with a visit on foot to thefascinating ruins of the "rose red city" of Petra.You then head south to ride in Wadi Rum. Tothe Arabs, Wadi Rum is known simply as TheValley of the Moon. The pink sands stretch asfar as the eye can see, broken only by thenear vertical cliffs which have been scuplted bythe wind over millions of years. The scale ofthe rock formations combined with the coloursand awe-inspiring shapes create a landscapethat is out of this world.
For six days, guided by local Bedouin, you ridebeautiful Arabian horses through thisspectacular landscape, staying each night insimple desert camps.
At the end of the ride there is a visit toexperience the bouyant salty water andmineral rich deposits of the Dead Sea.
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Runs July and AugustSet departures & private groups
17 nights / 13 days riding6 - 8 hours riding per day
Price from £1,382
The RidingThe horses are Kyrgyz mountain
horses ranging from 14.2hh to15.2hh. They are strong, stocky
and used to living in a herd.
You must be a confident rider andin control at all paces. You should
also be fit enough to cope with thenumber of hours and days in the
saddle. The pace is dictated by theterrain and includes occasional
canters in open flat country.
Nearest AirportBishkek.
Transfers included.
Kyrgyzstan - The Great Trek
A long trail ride across the mountains and valleysof central Kyrgyzstan staying in camps and yurts
This adventurous trail ride follows part of theancient silk route and takes you through a realcontrast of landscapes. There are deep fertilevalleys and arid canyons separated by highmountain passes. Reaching the highgrasslands, home to nomadic families insummer, the route takes you over openpastures with a stunning backdrop of snowcapped mountains.
Welcoming travellers is central to Kyrgyzculture and the opportunity to spend some timewith the herders who live their life onhorseback is a once in a lifetime experience.
You stay in a combination of family homes,yurts and simple dome tents with a backupcrew transporting the camp luggage by vehicle.
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Tel: 01299 272 997 249 www.inthesaddle.com
Runs June to SeptemberSet departures & private groups
10 nights / 7 days riding4 - 7 hours riding per day
Price from £2,173
The RidingYou should be a fit and competent
rider capable of riding forwardgoing horses over varying terrainfor up to seven hours a day. The
riding includes long trots andcanters. There is a rider
weight limit of 90kg.
Nearest AirportUlaanbaatar. Transfers
included at set times.
Mongolia - Big Skies Horse Trail
Ride in Mongolia and experience the nomadic lifewith a touch of comfort
Joining a Mongolian ride means choosing toexperience the life of the nomad and glimpsinga way of life so different from our own. TheMongolian people are famous for theirhospitality and to spend some time with themis a privilege.
This trail ride takes you through the KhanKhentii Special Protected Area, north-east ofUlaanbaatar towards the northern wilderness.You experience two strikingly different areas asyou ride through the treeless steppes and intothe Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, which ismountain taiga forest.
Supported by yak carts, accommodation is inspacious gers with made up beds and is idealfor those who enjoy simple comforts and astove for warmth on cold nights!
The main Naadam Festival is held inUlaanbaatar in July and we can arrange foryou to visit this before your ride.
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Tel: 01299 272 997 251 www.inthesaddle.com
Runs June to SeptemberSet departures
11 nights / 8 days riding4 - 7 hours riding per day
Price from £1,335
The RidingYou should be a fit and competent
rider capable of riding spirited,forward going horses over varying
terrain for up to seven hours a day.The riding includes long trots and
canters. There is a rider weight limit of 90kg.
Nearest AirportUlaanbaatar. Transfers
included at set times.
Mongolia - Gobi Steppe Ride
A ride across the Bogdkhan mountains and sand dunesto the giant rock formations of Zorgol Hairhan Uul
The vast, treeless steppes of Mongolia werethe homeland of the largest herds of horsesthe world has ever seen. In the early days ofmankind, somewhere in these steppes,nomads invented riding and opened up vastnew horizons.
The Gobi Steppe ride takes you south of thecapital Ulaanbaatar beyond the BogdkhanMountains, through grassland steppes, sanddune areas and the giant rock formations ofZorgol Hairhan Uul. There are no rivers orforests in these semi-arid areas, although youmay be lucky enough to see a variety of birdlifeand animals. This is the area of the best horsetrainers in Mongolia.
The simple camp is moved on each day bycamel carts.
The main Naadam Festival is held inUlaanbaatar in July and we can arrange foryou to visit this before your ride.
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Tel: 01299 272 997 253 www.inthesaddle.com
Runs June to SeptemberSet departures
10 nights / 7 days riding4 - 7 hours riding per day
Price from £1,210
The RidingYou should be a fit and competent
rider capable of riding spirited,forward going horses over varying
terrain for up to seven hours a day.The riding includes long trots and
canters. There is a rider weight limit of 90kg.
Nearest AirportUlaanbaatar. Transfers
included at set times.
Mongolia - Mongol Horse Trail
A trail ride through the treeless steppes and into theGorkhi-Terelj National Park
Riding in Mongolia is an experience thatcannot be compared with anywhere else onEarth; the high elevation of Mongolia createsunusually clear air and gives a real sense ofemptiness and vastness.
Your journey on horseback is a close encounterwith Mongolian horsemen and their horses - anomadic people who to date have survivedmodern pressures and lifestyles. You ridethrough the homelands of your horse guides,where there are no fences, no tracks and notelegraph poles. The only signs of life are thenomadic herders you meet along the way.
The trail starts in the treeless steppes andgradually the scenery changes to the foreststeppe mosaic and southern taiga of theGorkhi-Terelj National Park.
The guiding team are all local and include anEnglish translator. Support crew travel by yakcart and set up camp each day to await thearrival of the riders.
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Runs July to September14 nights / 6 days riding
3 - 6 hours riding per dayPrice from £1,847
The RidingThe pace will be dictated by the
terrain but there will beopportunities for some canters.
The horses are local Tibetanmountain horses: small (12.3hh –
14.3hh), sturdy and surefooted.These are working horses, used on
the open grassland for herding.There is a rider weight limit
of 85kgs.
Nearest AirportChengdu. Transfers included
at set times.
Tibet - High Plateau Ride
An inspiring through the high summer pastures of eastern Tibet
Ride on the 'Roof of the World', through thevast grasslands of the highest plateau on earthand experience the untouched nomadic culturein eastern Tibet. Visit some of the remoteBuddhist monasteries and gain a glimpse ofTibetan Buddhism.
Tibet became part of China in the late 1950sand you will be riding through what is nowSichuan Province. The lush rolling hills of theTibetan High Plateau are framed by the snowcapped peaks of the Min Shan and AnyeMachin mountains.
The ride takes you along the great dividebetween the Yangste and Yellow Rivers, hometo herds of yaks and their nomadic shepherds.There should be plenty of opportunities tospend time with the people you meet.
You stay in a combination of guesthouses,hotels and at the purpose built riding centre inAmchok.
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