The ride kicks off in Coxilha Rica, a wild high plateau in the south of Brazil. At about 1000m up in true gaucho country, you roll into an old fazenda and straight into the arms of Paul and his gaucho crew. Flemish born Paul Coudneys and his right hand cowboy Daniel host you, guide you, and keep the stories flowing all week.

Wide open canters with wild game in the Umgeni Valley. Owner Tess Miles Stone leads you through shady riverbanks, rocky gorge tracks, waterfall lunch stops, secret pools and long grass canters. Big views and real South African hospitality.

This is the ride your inner pony mad kid has been manifesting for years. You help move young horses more than 110 km through Idaho back country, five nights of open range and no polite arena corners. It is you, real wranglers, a string of opinionated youngsters (horses not humans!) and long days that leave your legs shot and your heart very, very full.

Long days, big skies, and the open Karoo calling. Ride out on a working cattle ranch that has been in the same family since 1898, hosted by Julie Hobson, with professional photography included.

LEVEL:  Comfy Intermediate. The fastest way to move cattle is slowly. A great way to get back in the saddle.