Saddle up and ride towards well-being

WHETHER it’s enhancing our creativity or taking our first steps towards a healthier lifestyle, in 2019 travellers will place a much greater emphasis on “the self” and life-enrichment.

Ruth Daly, Marketing Director at Ranch Rider comments, “No longer a simple means of escape, we now see the potential for holidays to make a very real and lasting difference to the way we lead our lives, so our existence can be more fruitful and fulfilling.”

Ideal for guests who want to step out of their comfort zone and embrace their authentic selves, the new four-day women-only, “Unbridle Your Creativity” retreat will be hosted by Devon Combs, “The Cowgirl of the Wellness Industry,” and Kris Drewry, published author and lifestyle blogger.

Based at Arizona’s Rancho de la Osa, the course aims to silence your inner critic and make creativity part of your routine, through Equine Gestalt Coaching (described as healing through interaction with horses), writing and trail riding. Additional activities include an evening of cowboy poetry (with a real cowboy), a moonlight bonfire and cowgirl cocktails.

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White Stallion Ranch named in America's Top 10 family resorts

THE White Stallion Resort, a family owned and operated dude ranch located in Tucson, has been named one of the top 10 America's best family resorts of 2018 by readers of USA Today.

The USA Today Readers Choice Award honor was based on readers' votes for the resort determined by kids' amenities and family programming. A panel of experts including USA Today editors, 10Best.com editors, expert contributors and media nominated the ranch.

White Stallion Ranch is located just outside Tucson, Arizona and adjacent to Saguaro National Park West, and for more than fifty years has been the home of the True family. Guests reconnect with nature, family, friends and serenity during a relaxing visit to the ranch. Visitors ride through the unspoiled desert, rugged mountains and cactus that have brought Hollywood filmmakers to the ranch for over 70 years. The White Stallion Ranch is a unique, high quality and elegant working cattle ranch with spectacular views of the mountains. 

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Glamour, equestrian style

WELLINGTON, #Florida is world-famous for drawing equestrian enthusiasts and celebrities from all over the world during its #horse season, which runs from January to April. Every winter, Wellington turns into a hub for the glamorous #equestrian lifestyle. From the Global Dressage Festival, to International Polo, to the Winter Equestrian Festival, there is simply no comparison to this horse-lover’s paradise. With Wellington Insider Tours, visitors are given a behind-the-scenes peek at what the judges, competitors, and show managers get to see… a true insider’s tour.

Wellington Insider Tours immerses its guests in dressage, show jumping, and polo during three-day VIP tours. Guests will be able to meet international riders and judges, and even learn directly from licensed judges what competitors must do to earn their dressage scores, giving them a true appreciation for the shows they attend during the tour.

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Ride to the Borders

VISITSCOTLAND is encouraging visitors to travel to the Scottish Borders by train this summer to experience the region’s unique Common Ridings and festivals in the Year of History, Heritage and Archaelogy, and provide a boost to the local visitor economy.

The opening of the Borders Railway in September 2015 means that the traditional Borders Common Ridings and festivals are now more accessible than ever before. As part of the Borders Railway Blueprint partnership, the national tourism organisation seeks to maximize benefits from the new Borders Railway.

Next up is Selkirk Common Riding on Friday 16 June when the solemn casting of the colours ceremony follows the Riding of the Marches, which commemorate the times when their forbearers patrolled the boundaries of their settlements on horseback.

Throughout the summer weeks, each Borders town then takes its turn to celebrate its remarkable history and unique identity with hundreds of horses and their riders gathering to follow the chosen principal in:Ride to the

• West Linton Whipman Play, 2-10 June.
• Peebles Beltane Festival, 18-24 June.
• Melrose Festival Week 18-14 June with the rideout on Monday 19 June.
• Galashiels Braw Lads Gathering from 23 June with the Braw Lads Day on Saturday 1 July.
• Jedburgh Callants Festival from 24 June with the Common Riding on Friday 7 July.
• Duns Summer Festival 2-8 July.
• Kelso Civic Week 16-22 July with the Yetholm Ride on 22 July.
• Lauder Common Week from 30 July with the Common Riding on Saturday 5 August.
• Coldstream Civic Week 6-12 August.

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Newmarket stables tour

DISCOVER #NEWMARKET has organized an exclusive Champion Trainer tour with trainer John Gosden at Dalham Hall Stud on July 18.  
The behind-the-scenes tour will include a morning on the gallops with Mr Gosden –who has won more than 2,500 races around the world – followed by a meeting with the recently-retired Derby and Arc winner, Golden Horn.

Sam Bullard, director of Stallions at Dalham Hall commented: ‘We are delighted to welcome people to see Golden Horn at Dalham Hall on what will be an outstanding opportunity for any racing enthusiast.’

Places on the tour are limited and cost £150 per person. Contact the Discover Newmarket Team on 01638 675509 or book through the website www.discovernewmarket.co.uk


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Fun in the woods

THE importance of native trees and woodlands will be highlighted at a festival this coming weekend on #Anglesey, North Wales.

What is it? The Anglesey Woodland Festival, organized by the Anglesey Outdoor Learning Wales Network Group in conjunction with the National Trust.

When is it? September 27-28, 11am-4pm both days.

Where is it? Dairy Wood, Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwll.

What will be there? Working horses, birds of prey, green wood-working, blacksmithing, a High Ropes taster course, adventure activities, workshops,music, chainsaw carving, face-painting, bushcraft skills and other and traditional crafts.

Is entry free? Yes.

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