Many of us will have a dream, a goal, a lifelong ambition that we’d love to achieve one day. For some this can be a competitive ambition, for example run a marathon or qualify at a chosen sport on a national level. Sometimes the achievement can be in the journey – seeing things that you’ve never seen before and meeting new people around the world. Here are our Top 10 horseback adventures, let us know what your dream achievement would be!
1. Trekking between the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan
When : July 2015
Suitable for : Experienced and physically fit riders, a large amount of this ride is at high altitude.
What makes it special : You will ride through a number of mountain passes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, going through areas rarely seen by tourists.
2. Become an Abyssinian Explorer in Ethiopia
When : November 2015
Suitable for : Intermediate to experienced riders, with good physical fitness for the high altitude.
What makes it special : You’ll ride through the National Park in Ethiopia’s highlands, inhabited by many rare endemic species of wildlife and traversed by the nomadic Oromo people.
3. The Mongol Derby – The world’s toughest horse race
When : The race takes place yearly in August
Suitable for : Experienced and adventurous riders – this is tough!
What makes it special : The 1000km course recreates Chinggis Kahn’s legendary postal system, completing the race is an achievement few can boast.
4. Get back to basics on the Yukon Expedition in Canada
When : Throughout the summer months
Suitable for : Beginners onwards, but a good general fitness level will definitely help.
What makes it special : The only way to see this part of Canada is by horseback, the terrain is unforgiving and many parts of the trail are inaccessible by vehicle. Everything you need for the week is carried by pack horses.
5. Step back in time on an ancient Icelandic glacier trail
When : Throughout the summer months
Suitable for : Intermediate riders onwards
What makes it special : Move back in time and ride along the historic Kjölu trail as Icelanders did throughout the centuries on their journey to the summer parliament at Thingvellir.
6. Be part of the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive
When : Every August
Suitable for : Novice riders onwards, a good sense of humour is most important
What makes it special : Follow the ancient Aboriginal trading route whilst herding 500 head of cattle.
7. Cross the Andes on horseback When : December to February
Suitable for : Anyone who wants an adventure! No experience necessary
What makes it special : On this historic trip you will cross the Andes
on horseback following the route taken by San Martín in 1817 to free the people of Chile.
8. Make new discoveries on the Madagascar Trail
When : Dates on request outside of the rainy season
Suitable for : Experienced riders
What makes it special : You’ll be riding through areas rarely if ever visited by tourists, this is a true exploratory expedition.
9. Visit the Phyang Festival during a trek in Ladakh, India
When : July 2015
Suitable for : Anyone with a head for heights! No riding experience necessary
What makes it special : You’ll visit some remote monasteries en route and really get to appreciate the rugged contrasts of the Himalayas.
10. Enjoy the highest altitude gallop in the world in Ecuador
When : Dates available throughout the year
Suitable for : Intermediate riders onwards
What makes it special : Ride above the clouds in an area surrounded by 11 volcanos.
What would your dream destination be?
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