There is something special about travelling by horse. The rhythmn and pace; a sense of belonging to the country around you and a feeling that you are stepping back from the modern-day world. And there is no better way to enjoy it than with friends. 

Riding holidays have been a part of my life for a long time. The adventures began as a young girl obsessed with Arthur Ransom’s Swallows & Amazons. I would insist on the annual pilgrimage to Wild Cat Island during family holidays to the Lake District. These quickly moved to ponies and, over many years, I was lucky enough to join my father on a number of wonderful riding adventures around the world. They all followed in the footsteps of military history and the formula was simple: find a military campaign in beautiful countryside; invite like-minded friends; source good horses and include plenty of decent food and drink. Every ride was a trip of a lifetime.

In 2019 I launched my own company with the aim of recreating some of these unique adventures. When Covid struck all plans were off and so I looked to my own doorstep for inspiration. I realised that one does not have to cross an ocean for a great adventure and that England has so many lovely rides to offer. With the help of Ordnance Survey maps and local knowledge, I have researched, walked and ridden some wonderful routes that show off the English countryside at its best.

Since our first English ride in my home county Dorset in 2021, our portfolio has slowly grown and I am delighted that we now have three spectacular locations: Dorset, Exmoor and the Ridgeway Downs, with a new location in the planning for 2026.

It has been such fun planning these rides, discovering hidden gems with new friends and I can vouch for the generous hospitality of each and every one of our hosts on all rides. I hope you will be persuaded to join us on one soon.