Tucked between the mountains and the Atlantic, Adrián’s farm is your base. Ride out with this true Galician horseman to find wild horses in their home range and hear the real stories of their history and bond with the people who live alongside them. Hosted by Hooves Around the World founder Sanne Westera.

New trail alert. Head into Morocco’s Siroua Mountains, the volcanic wedge between the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas. Expect high-altitude drama (around 2,500 m, topping out at 3,400 m). Best ridden in spring or autumn, when the weather behaves.

Ditch the January blues and saddle up with a caipirinha.
Brazil brings the heat with tropical vibes, wild nature, and endless beaches made for cantering. Paul Coudenys leads the way through Brazil’s wild northeast with palm groves, turquoise seas, and endless beaches. 

The land of the Golden Fleece, wedged between the Great Caucasus and the Black Sea, a crossroads of east and west fought over by Greeks, Romans, Turks, Mongols, and Russians. Alpine meadows, ancient forests, and abandoned monasteries overgrown with wildflowers, reachable only by horse or on foot.

The pace is fast, the horses are athletic TB-types bred to cover ground, and the country is wide open. No fences, no roads, no barriers, just miles to move across. Nights in simple camps, basic village houses, and the odd hotel. Full immersion, the real thing.

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.

Cantabria. Northern Spain. One week. Bad Pony Approved

We have just tested this ride and fallen completely in love with this beautiful part of Spain, Cantabria, and with Caballos de Castilla owners Carlota and Constancia Del Álamo and their incredible horses.

Three days of cliff top riding past wild beaches and rock formations. Santander, Somo, Loredo, Langre and a boat crossing across one of Europe's most gorgeous bays. Sleep by the sea. Do it again.

Then you go inland. Green valleys, ancient forests, mountain trails and thermal spas at the end of every ride. The legendary Gran Hotel Castilla Termal Solares. Then quaint Liérganes, all stone houses and ancient valleys. Finally Puente Viesgo hot pools and prehistoric cave art on your doorstep. Oh, and picnics. On sublime local food.

Coast. Mountains. Spa. Repeat. This is Cantabria on horseback. 

One wild week in the cordillera of northern Patagonia. You cross mountains, rivers and beech forest, sleep under the stars, in a mountain refuge and in high yurts. Mostly slow mountain miles, then a final day where you finally get to let your horse fly. Between The Ears hosted by Amelia and Lauren.