Top Equestrian Travel Destinations for the Year of the Fire Horse
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To mark the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse on February 17, Perowne International released a guide to global travel destinations featuring standout equestrian experiences. The selection highlights properties where horses play a central role in exploring the local landscape.
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WildLand (Scotland) Guests staying at WildLand properties Glenfeshie Lodge and Killiehuntly Farmhouse can book a guided Pony Picnic. A Highland pony carries a lunch of local ingredients as visitors hike through Cairngorms National Park. The excursion provides insight into the estate's ongoing conservation efforts. Rates start at $775 per night.
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Gleneagles (Scotland) The Gleneagles sporting estate provides over 50 outdoor activities, including a comprehensive equestrian program. Riders of all levels can book lessons, cross-country jumping, and guided countryside walks. The property also features a spa and a two-Michelin-starred restaurant. Room rates begin at $795 per night.
Ballyfin (Ireland) Located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Ballyfin is a restored Regency mansion set on 614 acres. Guests can explore the grounds through horseback riding lessons, guided treks, or horse-and-carriage tours led by the estate's Head Butler. Rates start at $1,020 per night.
Château Troplong Mondot (France) Château Troplong Mondot integrates twelve resident horses into its sustainable farming operations. The horses plough the vineyards from March to November to reduce soil compaction. The estate also features eco-conscious accommodations and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Rates begin at $295 per night.
Castello di Vicarello (Italy) Situated in Tuscany’s Maremma region, Castello di Vicarello is a 12th-century castle hotel set on 100 acres. The property offers private, two-hour horseback riding routes that take guests through local hills, nature reserves, or along the coastline. Room rates start at $810 per night.
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LA ROQQA (Italy) LA ROQQAÂ provides horseback riding excursions across Monte Argentario and the southern Maremma. The hotel's experience team designs routes for all skill levels, ranging from simple farm paths to coastal treks overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Rates start at $510 per night.
OKU Kos (Greece) The adult-only OKU Kos resort connects visitors with the island’s natural scenery through guided horse riding. Rides depart near the property and take guests along sandy tracks and rural paths. Rates begin at $330 per night.
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NIHI Sumba (Indonesia) Horse riding is a core activity at NIHI Sumba, a 28-villa resort on Sumba island. Guests can ride through villages and rice paddies, gallop along a 2.5-kilometer private beach, or swim bareback with the horses in the Indian Ocean. Rates start at $2,090 per night.
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Bawah Reserve (Indonesia) Accessible only by private seaplane, Bawah Reserve celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse with active, movement-focused programming. Guests can participate in sunrise yoga, open-water swimming, and hiking. The property features suites and bungalows with direct beach or sea access. Rates begin at $1,980 per night.
Awasi Mendoza (Argentina) Located in the Andes foothills, Awasi Mendoza provides guests with private guides and customized itineraries. Local gauchos lead horseback rides through the region's vineyards and open plains. Afterward, guests can enjoy a traditional Argentine Asado dinner.
PUQIO (Peru) Situated in the Colca Valley, PUQIOÂ features intimate tented accommodations and guided horseback rides along ancient trails. The routes cross high-altitude pastures and canyon edges, offering views of local wildlife and traditional settlements. Rates start at $1,290 per night.
Lone Mountain Ranch (Montana, USA) Operating since 1915, Lone Mountain Ranch maintains a herd of roughly 100 horses. Summer guests can book trail rides, arena lessons, and attend weekly rodeos. In the winter, the ranch offers horse-drawn sleigh rides to a lantern-lit cabin for a family-style dinner. Summer rates start at $1,400 per night.
More information can be found within the websites of each location.