Monday musing:

WANT TO RIDE BUT NOT SURE WHERE?

TAKE OUR SHORT QUIZ TO FIND A RIDE THAT SUITS YOUR RIDING LEVEL, BUDGET AND TIME.

WHERE IS HOME?

• AUSTRALIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• NEW ZEALAND
• UNITED KINGDOM

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR RIDING LEVEL?

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  Beginner - reasonably confident on a horse at a walk, rising trot and learning to canter.

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  Intermediate - confident and in control on a moving horse at a steady canter over even ground, but does not ride regularly.

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  Strong Intermediate - an intermediate rider who rides regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.

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  Advanced - All of the mentioned abilities, plus an independent seat, soft hands, confident and in control on a moving horse at a fast canter over uneven ground.

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ONLY ONE, WHAT TYPE OF HORSE RIDING HOLIDAY RESONATES WITH YOU?

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  Pack Trip - there is no vehicle support on this ride. All equipment is transported via pack mules or horses.

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  Centre-based - you ride out from the same destination every day.

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  Trail Ride - you ride to a new destination every day or two.

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  Beach Riding - riding along the beach is included.

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  Cattle Work - you learn to work cattle as part of your ride experience.

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  Instruction - you're keen to learn or up-skill with dressage, jumping or horse training.

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  Exploratory Ride - accompanying a Globetrotting guide when they're road-testing a new ride destination.

WHAT TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION DO YOU PREFER?

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  Simple camping, sleeping bags and limited access to washing and toilet facilities

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  Beautifully furnished spacious tents with made-up beds and access to hot showers and camp toilets

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  Comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms

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  Luxury rooms with elegantly furnished en-suite rooms

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  I'm not fussy

HOW MUCH HOLIDAY TIME DO YOU HAVE?

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  No more than seven days door-to-door

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  No more than 14 days door-to-door

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  I have plenty of time

WHAT IS YOUR HORSE RIDING HOLIDAY BUDGET?

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  No more than $3,200 AUD for the riding component

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  Between $3,200 AUD and $5,000 AUD for the riding component

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  More than $5,000 AUD for the riding component

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  I'm not sure