UNICORN TRAILS FASTER HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS

Galloping down the airstrip in Botswana

The rides listed here all ride at an above average pace. This does not mean that they are run as an endurance race of 7 days, but does mean that you will have long trots and canters, often more than 10 minutes at a time. On many of these rides you will also be able to gallop at full speed. You will need to be fit enough to cover about 50km (32 miles) in a day of 5 hours riding or stay in the saddle for up to 7 hours.

Europe • France, Armagnac Trail • France, Atlantic Coast Trek Lots of fun, very good horses. Beach riding all year round for for intermediate riders onwards. • France, Bordeaux Wine Trail A trip for wine-lovers! Fast riding through rolling hills covered with vineyards, visits to medieval castles and extensive wine tasting. The trip culminates in a night at a local castle. • France, Castles of the Loire Ride past and visit all the magnificentknown Castle of the Loire Valley, fast riding and good food and wine make these trips special. • France, Chateau in Maubourguet Superbly restored chateau, top class meals, excellent horse riding for all levels, from beginner to fast riding and jumping for experienced riders. • France, Western Ranch A cattle ranch in unspoilt countryside with western tuition for intermediate riders onwards. Also varied riding out. • Ireland, Donegal Ride by the Sea • Ireland, Donegal Trail West - Unguided • Spain, Aragon Trail, Sierra Guara Isolated & almost deserted mountain riding holiday in Spain with the 'horse whisperer of the Pyrenees'. Superb horses, Thrilling riding - riders must be fit & confident. Singles welcome. Unforgettable! • Spain, Canyon Trail, Sierra Guara Horse riding holiday in Spain - Sierra Guara isolated mountains. Thrilling riding on mostly pure Arab horses for confident, fit riders with the 'horse whisperer of the Pyrenees'. Unforgettable! • Spain, Catalan Castle to Coast Trail Trail horse riding holiday Spain. Catalonia. Mountains riding, beach riding & fantastic fast riding on beautiful Andalucian horses. Great for singles. • Spain, Compostella Route Pilgramage horse trail ride. Complete Compostella route on horseback from Pau in France to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. Fast riding. Single riders welcome. • Spain, Natural Parc Sierra Guara Riding Holiday in Spain - Catalonia. Your host is 'the horse whisperer of the Pyrenees'. The riding is thrilling - from steep descents down the side of canyons to exhilarating gallops along open tracks. This is for confident, fit riders. Singles welcome. • Spain, Paths of the Herdsmen Horse riding holiday in Catalonia, Spain. Mountain and fast beach riding for experienced riders. Great for singles. Unforgettable experience! • Spain, Salvador Dali Trail Ride the Salvador Dali trail -Cadaques to Figueres to Pubol on this horse riding holiday in Spain. Feel the strong local roots of the artist & understand the source of his inspiration. • UK, South Downs Short Break	Eastern Europe • Hungary, Balaton Meadows Comfortable country house accommodation and riding for all levels through beautiful meadows and forests with winery stops en route. • Hungary, Somogy Nature Trail A fast trail ride over 6 days through a nature reserve, accompanied by nature guides and staying in simple lodges or in basic hostels along the way.
Africa • Botswana, Tuli Safari Trail Fast & exciting mobile tented safari for experienced & adventurous riders only. The Tuli Block is also home to a multitude of wildlife species and remains untouched by the invasion of man. • Kenya, Classic Tented Safari Set near Mount Kilimanjaro, off the beaten tourist track & on the doorstep of Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, this area is home to some of the biggest tusking elephant alive in Africa today. The first and last nights are spent in a luxurious eco lodge. • Kenya, Game Tracking in the Chyulus Set near Mount Kilimanjaro, a specialist game tracking horseback safari led by very knowledgeable and fun guides. This is suited to riders interested in acquiring an indepth knowledge of African mammals, who are fit and adventurous. • Kenya, Masai Mara on Horseback A serious exploration of Masai land on horseback. It is just yourself, the horses and the game - the experience of a lifetime! This is a fast ride suitable for advanced riders or parallel jeep safaris for non riders. • Kenya, Ol Donya Wuas & Borana Lodges Two lodge based horseback safari in 2 very different parts of Kenya from the South to the North. See different African game and scenery. Stay in a luxurious eco lodge then fly via Nairobi and onto a second very luxurious lodge. • Morocco, Atlas Mountain short break • Morocco, Central Atlas Summer Explore the High Atlas on magnificent ArabX Barb horses in this vehicle supported camping trip for intermediate riders onwards. • Morocco, Essaouira Beach Trail Ride along the Atlantic beaches and visit Essaouira. Excellent horses, combination of small lodges and camping accommodation. • Morocco, High Atlas Crossing Ride on Arab/Barb stallions from the desert, up steep canyons adn over the ehights of the Atlas Mountains descending to the green plains of Marrakech. • Morocco, Luxury Desert Adventure • Morocco, Skoura to Tarbhalt Desert Trail • Namibia, Damara Elephant-Skeleton Trail • Namibia, Desert Vista This horseback safari riding holiday takes you to the area of the Wild Horses of the Namib Desert. It is perfect for fit and experienced riders comfortable with camping and the outdoors, who want to experience this isolated area and its amazing views. • Namibia, Fish River Canyon to Orange River This horse riding safari holiday in Namibia has a combination of dramatic canyon landscapes, spacious desert planes and the mighty Orange River. This offers both inaccessible countryside and real wilderness areas as well as fast riding without limitations. • Namibia, Namib Desert Trail Challenging 400km trail across the NAmib desert finishing on the white beaches of the Atlantic Ocean's Skeleton Coast. • Namibia, Sossusvlei and Damaraland Lodge Trail See the best of Namibia from game in Damaraland to the highest sand dunes in the world. Luxurious with excellent service. • South Africa, Ants Reserve • South Africa, Big 5 Combo All the excitement of the Big 5 and excellent riding in Botswana and South Africa for experienced riders. • South Africa, Big 5 Safari The "Big 5" is what everyone dreams of seeing on an African horseback safari. Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino & leopard. For experienced riders, an exclusive safari giving the chance to see all these & experience Africa as our forefathers did - from the back of bush wise Boerperd horses. • South Africa, Dinaka Luxury Safari Riding safari in South Africa for "lovers of comfort" and those who want a guaranteed game viewing experience. Species include rhino, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, leopard, ostrich and two species of zebra, eland, sable, steenbok and springbuck. • South Africa, Western Cape Beach Trail Discover the peaceful deserted beaches and mountains of the Western Cape. Short breaks or point to point trails, welcoming with good riding. • Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Safari Trail Big 5 Safari in Tanzania for experienced riders at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.	North America • Canada, Quebec Inn to Inn • USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon Winter Pastures Vehicle supported camping trip in an emblematic part of the USA. Great riding for intermediate riders onwards. • USA, Arizona, Navajoland Trail • USA, Utah, Three Park Spectacular
Latin America • Argentina, Andes Mountain Crossing Fast riding on a well supported camping trip, for fit and experienced riders. • Argentina, Estancia Huechahue in Patagonia A 15 000 acre self sufficient working ranch in northern Patagonia. Ride out each day where the mighty Andes rise up behind you, or ride into the neighbouring Indian reservation. Look out for wildlife of the area, especially condors. • Argentina, The Pioneers Estancia Trail Trail ride in N Patagonia to 3 estancias. Riding is fast, distances long, rivers large, views vast & days as adventurous as they were in the early 1900’s – but at the end of the day a hot bath & great accommodation will be waiting • Chile, Estancia Ride Patagonia Riders will experience a first hand view of Patagonian farming life. Exciting rides across open pampas, to wild glaciers and iceberg-filled lakes and more peaceful rides through valleys and ancient southern beech forests. • Chile, Glacier Ride Patagonia • Uruguay, Estancias and Beaches

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