Rounding up lil' dogies in the USA and Canada; hanging with the gauchos in Argentina and Uruguay; riding with Bedouins in the Middle East; shearing sheep in  Australia´s Outback -- this here's all that, plus other content on horseback riding - a favorite holiday activity the world over. So saddle up!


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Ride & Recharge: Wellness & Wellbeing at 10 Top Guest Ranches in the USA & Canada

  Wellness travel meets horses at a particular subset of guest ranches, which focus on eco-experiences where you will be inspired to heal yourself and the planet, activities such as "wild yoga," and of course exhilarating horseback rides powered by Mother Nature. If this appeals to you, here are ten wonderful ranches to consider in the United States and Canada: read post  

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​Fall for North America on these 8 horse-ranch holidays

  @danielles_lens​   There is no better place in which to snap autumn's kaleidoscope of colours than the USA and Canada. At this time of year, its larger-than-life landscapes bathe in a sea of fiery reds, brilliant oranges and shimmering golds, and there are plenty more options than New England. Best of all, you can take in these spellbinding 360-degree views from the saddle. Leading riding holiday specialist Ranch Rider has selected seven properties (the list includes working, guest, dude,…

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Guest ranches/horseback riding cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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  • Ken Kok Lee May 28, 2026 at 12:04pm
    Riding holidays in Asia are also more common than you might think - and especially in Central Asian countries, a number of whose traditional cultures are fairly horse-centered. But even in China they seem to be on the rise for various reasons https://www.chinatravelnews.com/article/188767/
    Equestrian tourism in China: How horse-riding holidays are gaining popularity among Millennials - C…
    For Millennials, horseback journeys across China are emerging as a new way to travel deeper, nurture wellbeing, and connect with authentic local cult…
  • María José May 24, 2026 at 12:51pm
    Founded in 1995, The Week is a British publication that summarizes the top news in a high-quality way (it´s also published a U.S. edition since 2001), and just a few weeks ago it took a look at five of Europe´s best horseback riding holidays https://theweek.com/culture-life/travel/horse-riding-holidays-in-eu...
    Horse riding holidays in Europe
    Soak up the sights from the saddle on these equestrian adventures
  • Ed Wetschler November 19, 2025 at 7:54pm
    North America boasts an embarassment of riches when it comes to guest ranches - so much so that it´s a little bewildering. So leave it to Lonely Planet to break it down for us tenderfoots - including how/when to book, what to expect, and particularities of several specific states: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/how-to-plan-a-dude-ranch-vaca...
    Lonely Plan-it: How to plan a dude ranch vacation
    Dude ranches can bring you a taste of frontier life, including fishing, horseback riding and that sweet fresh air – here's how to choose the best one.
  • Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino November 18, 2025 at 11:09am
    When you think guest ranches in Latin America, Argentina first comes to mind. But its smaller neighbor Uruguay also has a robust gaucho culture and plenty of cool guest ranches as well. And Forbes profiled one of its more recent ones, a luxury affair founded around a colonial mansion by a Norwegian billionaire: https://robbreport.com/travel/hotels/estancia-vik-uruguay-1235566680/
    Inside Estancia Vik, a Palatial Cattle Ranch on the Uruguayan Coast
    Founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife duo Alexander and Carrie Vik, Estancia Vik effortlessly merges contemporary art, architecture, and gaucho culture.
  • Jordan Simon November 13, 2025 at 11:33pm
    Leave it to Forbes to come up with a list of luxury guest ranches with "curated" expriences, wellness, and so forth: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogersands/2023/05/07/saddle-up-with-t...
    Saddle Up With These Unique Equestrian Travel Experiences
    There are many benefits associated with horseback riding. Interaction with horses has been known to have therapeutic benefits, such as reducing stres…
  • Max Pesling December 31, 2024 at 6:34pm
    An interesting interview with a guest ranch foreman about how it operates and what goes on here https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/10best/2023/06/17/arizona-circ...
  • Barbara Necker June 26, 2024 at 11:07pm
    As a horse lover and someone who´s always wanted to go on safari, I was intrigued by National Geographic highlighting horse safaris in Kenya as one of its coolest travel adventures for 2024: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/best-of-the-worl...
    20 of the coolest travel adventures for 2024
    From a horseback safari in Kenya to river rafting in West Virginia, here’s our ranked list of the top travel experiences right now.
  • José Balido September 14, 2022 at 8:20am
    Here's an interesting look at visitors participating in a cattle drive at Dryhead Ranch in southwestern Montana: https://youtu.be/FEzejOIHu9E
  • Leigh E. McCourt May 13, 2013 at 6:01pm
    Wyoming Riding Vacations
    THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH, WYOMING Ladies, Have you dreamed of a place to ride the wide open spaces, with the wind in your hair and to leave all your worries of everyday life? Have you wished for a time to slow down and breathe in the fresh m...ountain air and listen to the quiet of a world gone from most? We’re offering you all that and more. Come experience our world and let us show you around. Join us in WYOMING FOR THE VACATION OF A LIFETIME!! Booking for ladies only retreats:  8/3 - 8/9 and 8/17 - 8/239012386086?profile=original
  • Tripatini October 27, 2011 at 7:11pm
    What's a ranch vacation actually like? Check out our recent blog post.
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