by Helen Hobbs
Whether you are a thrill-seeking daredevil or a committed "Happy Hacker", there is sure to be a riding holiday to suit you .
The choice of country and terrain is enormous and you can opt for a blissful week of escape from the family in beautiful and unspoilt surroundings. Alternatively, make it a family treat - even if some of the clan are totally non-horsey.
The first thing to consider with any riding holiday is your true level of riding ability and stamina. A weekend-only novice will be neither safe nor happy on a mad three day gallop across Botswana. Similarly, a week trekking with beginners at walk will not appeal to experienced jockeys. The large number of riding holiday providers generally accept the following as sensible summaries of riding ability;-
Hill lives "up the road" and can't recall when he first got involved with the club. He nominates "10 years or more" but later that day he is presented with life membership of the Merton club for his official involvement dating back to 1975. Hill met ...
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