Austria is a small country in the heart of Europe associated with high mountains, cow bells and Apple Strudel. Despite its size, it is a super destination for travellers and horse riders with an amazing variety of landscapes, several indigenous horse breeds and an glorious culture and history. Ride through the fascinating Alpine landscape ofContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 274: Horse Destination Austria”
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Horse Podcast Ep 270: Pony Hiking for Refugees
Sue Manning had a very special adventure. This summer she hiked the Cairngorms with her pony Kirsty as pack horse, covering 200 miles in about a month. And not only did she have fun travelling this way, she also did it for a good cause, collecting money for the Red Cross Campaign “Miles for RefugeesContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 270: Pony Hiking for Refugees”
Horse Podcast Ep 263: Summer Camps – For Adults
As a child did you attend summer camp? Summer camps are no longer just for kids. In today’s podcast #263 Ute and Heather are talking all about adult summer camps. Imagine a week-long camp where you ride horses, maybe chase cows, eat incredible food and have a soak in a hot tub, now that soundsContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 263: Summer Camps – For Adults”
Horse Podcast Ep 262: Horse Destination Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Europe and it is also a great country to discover on horseback. Famous for its cheese, chocolate and banks, Switzerland also has its own horse breed the Franches-Montagne or Freiberger and a beautiful and varied countryside from hills and meadows in the North and WestContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 262: Horse Destination Switzerland”
Horse Podcast Ep 258: Trail Riding Portugal
Portugal is the dream for any horse rider, rolling hills and clear rivers, oak forest, rocks and tiny villages built from rough stones. Ute spent two weeks exploring continental Europe’s westernmost country and of course she went trail riding. Riding through Portugal together with long rider Cathleen Leonard, who has recently made Portugal her homeContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 258: Trail Riding Portugal”
Horse Podcast Ep 255: Horse Country Ukraine
Horse Riding is a popular sport in the Ukraine, at least it was before the war. I had planned today’s interview weeks before the Russian attack and I had wanted to talk about how it is like to own and ride horses in this huge Eastern European country. The Ukraine is a perfect horse ridingContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 255: Horse Country Ukraine”
Horse Podcast Ep 253: Rescuing Horses in Mallorca
Mallorca is one of Europe’s top holiday destinations. The island is situated in the Mediterranean Sea and offers lovely beaches, lots of sunshine and pristine waters. Horses are only the toping of the cake. And yet Lizzie Graham has found them. Having lived in Mallorca for the last twenty years, she now works with rescueContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 253: Rescuing Horses in Mallorca”
Horse Podcast Ep 246: Ukraine: From Horse Tour Operator to Relief Worker
The Ukraine still tops the news and the war is on-going, soon to enter its fourth week. Millions of people are fleeing the bombings and they bring their animals too if they can. Horses sometimes cannot be taken along as roads and bridges are destroyed and fodder is almost unavailable. In today’s episode I amContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 246: Ukraine: From Horse Tour Operator to Relief Worker”
Horse Podcast Ep 239: Preparing a Ride in the Mountains
Riding in the Alpes is a dream of most long distance riders and I am talking today with an Equestrian Adventuress who has done two rides there with friends and is currently planning her first very own trail ride into the mountains. We chat about her previous experiences, lessons learnt and how she is goingContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 239: Preparing a Ride in the Mountains”
Horse Podcast Ep 234: Caucasus – Riding on the Roof of Europe
Did you know that Europe’s highest mountain range is situated in the far East of the continent, where it borders Asia? Today we are travelling virtually to the Caucasus, a wild region of rugged and intense beauty, great for horse riding. I am talking with Eva Grossmann who has been travelling to different Asian countriesContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 234: Caucasus – Riding on the Roof of Europe”