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 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 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 214: Alpine Adventures – From Engadin to Lake Garda
Riding in the Alpes is a dream of most long distance riders and I am talking today with an Equestrian Adventuress who has done plenty of riding there and tells me about her most recent ride from the Engadin to Lake Garda. Together with two friends she rode 770km in 5 weeks, crossing some impressiveContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 214: Alpine Adventures – From Engadin to Lake Garda”
Horse Podcast Ep 26: Backyard Adventures – Horse Trekking in Switzerland
In today’s episode Ute talks to Nicole Heppler who rode solo with her Irish Cob mare Flora through her backyard, the beautiful Emmental in Switzerland. They covered more than 160 km in seven days up and down the mountains. Nicole tells about how she prepared herself and her horse, what challenges they faced and whatContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 26: Backyard Adventures – Horse Trekking in Switzerland”