Active Riding Trips

Ohhhhh - what's your favorite? Is it on this list?

Have you seen our latest blog yet on StreamhorseTV? Come to Montana and reset your spirit!

#Travel Tip Fri-yay!!!! #Spain on our minds - check out these great fares: https://app.scottscheapflights.com//01-07-barcelona-287-no

#bucketlist item - swimming with you horse? Gotcha covered on our ride with Horizon Horseback South Africa & Botswana :) DM us for more info!

Missing live music? Our ride in Montana has ya covered!

We LOVE that this is one of the cities you can visit/stay when you #ride with us in #Mexico! In fact, our partners even have a boutique hotel there...... Who's in???

Yup - we are going to #Scotland in June....and can't wait!!!! Want to go? Check out these fares (all no more than $600 in basic economy) from all over the USA! Thanks Scott's Cheap Flights (again) https://app.scottscheapflights.com//01-04-scottish-highlan

'Journey.' We love the name of this collection from our friends at Kerrits Equestrian Apparel and who doesn't love a good BOGO?

" In early December, DOT announced, among other changes, that airlines are allowed to treat ESAs as pets, not as service animals. This distinction allows airlines to strip ESAs of the privileges that are given to service animals onboard flights which include boarding for free, ignoring weight, size, and capacity restrictions placed on passenger pets traveling in the cabin..."

You do the dreaming. Let Active Riding Trips & Kerrits Equestrian Apparel do the packing. Starting Oct. 1 packing for your next horseback vacation whether a family trip with kids’ riding program, western trail getaway, or dressage school short course just got easier thanks to lists of head-to-toe essentials curated by Kerrits exclusively for Active Riding Trips customers and each type of rider & riding. Spend less time in front of a suitcase and more time in the saddle! https://kerrits.com//packing-for-your-equine-riding-vacati

The Kelpies have transformed the area into a five-star tourist destination, ventures the VisitScotland website.

Many experts have pointed to the concept of a vaccine passport, or a (likely digital) way to store health information that would allow travelers to easily show immunization records when entering countries or even when moving between states.

We can't go riding with the giraffe and zebra right now, but we can take you along with this awesome artful tour and look (!!) there's riding depicted too xoxo Enjoy!

#Ireland on your mind???? Check out what we just saw!!!!

Best Halloween decorating ever (if you're a horseperson)!

Oh man, the cool things just keep coming to help for planning/dreaming for 2021 - check out this totally awesome #travel tip from Scott's Cheap Flights - AMAZING!!! https://app.scottscheapflights.com//12-29-barcelona-311-no

Dressage Today Podcast has returned and its guests will include Active Riding Trips' own Stacey Adams !!

Holy cow and holy smokes for a great way to end 2020! #Travel Tip - check out these amazing fares to British Columbia!!!! https://app.scottscheapflights.com//12-28-vancouver-200s-0

The rider who spills the least gets to drink the most. What's not to love, right?

What an interesting tie-in between an airline and the horse world - what do you think? Delta Extends Special Flight Discount to WIHS Travelers: Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian Oct 2125 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Mill Spring, NC, to offer significant travel savings to competitors through Delta Air Lines Meeting Network. The partnership with Delta Air Lines, the Official Airline of WIHS, includes savings of up to ...25% on airline tickets for travel to airports local to TIEC, incl Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) with a special WIHS Meeting Event Code. "Together with Delta, we launched this program in 2018 and are proud to continue the partnership in this unusual travel year and offer our competitors such a valuable benefit, said Mary Helen Shaughnessy, Executive Director. Delta is committed to providing the best travel experience for their passengers and employees through enhanced safety and cleaning measures that help make our exhibitors’ journeys to WIHS as smooth as possible. We’re excited to again be supporting the Washington International, said Heather Wingate, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. Flying looks a lot different than it used to; from more space to extensive cleanliness and sanitization, Delta has put in more than 100 measures to ensure a safe travel experience for customers and employees. We’re looking forward to Horse Show exhibitors experiencing Delta’s layers of protection throughout their journey. See more

New year, new blog COMING SOON from Active Riding Trip's Stacey Adams on Streamhorsetv.com... where will she take us next? Any guesses...?

#Travel Tip - who needs help to pair their week riding in Portugal with these airfares??? We are here!!! FYI - Iberia is waiving change fees for all bookings made by September 20, 2020. Air Canada, American, Finnair, and United are waiving change fees for all bookings made by December 31, 2020. Lufthansa and Swiss are waiving change fees for all new bookings. ROUNDTRIP TO Lisbon (LIS) Portugal Boston (BOS) $502New York City (JFK) $523New York City (LGA) $502Newark (EW...R) $502 Nonstop TRAVEL DATESVaries by origin. Generally January through early August 2021 See more

Looking for a perfect jacket to travel in, ride in, "un-wine" in? Our friends at Kerrits Equestrian Apparel (who offer awesome What To Pack suggestions for our active riders) have a fleece-lined option that lives up to its name: Chill Out Stretch!

Yahooooo gals! Check out this fun article on the ride in Wyoming!!!!! So jazzed! Thank you COWGIRL Magazine !!

A dream of a dressage getaway. School on your next vacation with one of today's best. If you can dream it we can plan it. Message us.

#Travel Tip - #Kenya safari - such a great experience! Nairobi (NBO) Kenya Boston (BOS) $600... TRAVEL DATES Varies by origin. Generally April through June and August through early November 2021 #Kenya #Travel #Adventure #ActiveRiding AIRLINES American (oneworld) British Airways (oneworld) KLM (SkyTeam) Lufthansa (Star Alliance) Turkish (Star Alliance) United (Star Alliance) ADD-ON FEES No bag fees, etc.

Fingers crossed that this is a first step - and successful!

Did you know Kerrits offers our active riders great deals and what to pack advice? What's your favourite piece?

Active Riding Trips founder & travel expert Stacey Adams is sharing advice and adventures from horseback riding experiences around the world as a featured blogger for StreamHorseTV.com, the premier centralized live stream, replay, entertainment & education directory for all international disciplines, sports, & events. 'Horseback Vacation Tips & Deals with Active Riding Trips' is live (https://streamhorse.tv//horseback-vacation-tips-deals-with). There isn’t a vacation on my... 17-nations tour list that I can’t speak to firsthand. I know each region. Each host is a personal friend. I get to know each ride, so we can help match your skill as a rider to the right horse and the best ride for you, she says in her inaugural blog and invitation to StreamHorseTV.com viewers. What we’re facing now won’t last forever. I’m really looking forward to regularly sharing stories from behind the adventures. A travel expert, avid equestrian, and hiker with two decades experience in the adventure travel business, Stacey has made Active Riding Trips the leading provider of curated horseback adventures, and she is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm and helping others find their own perfect active riding trip. The StreamHorseTV Blog features top equestrian writers, journalists, artists, trainers, entrepreneurs and personalities from around the world, said CEO Tom Pierce who, joined by renowned equestrian artist Joanne Y. Pierce, took the reins of StreamHorseTV.com in August 2020. With a well-established service, brand and presence in the equestrian world, acquiring StreamHorseTV was an opportunity we could not pass up. We immediately wanted two plans in place. To expand the StreamHorseTV Guide from a premier horse show live stream directory for English disciplines to an exclusive live stream event promotion platform for all international disciplines and events, including racing, reining, polo and polocrosse, and horseball. And to establish the StreamHorseTV Blog. I cannot thank our guest bloggers enough and look forward to consistent, engaging, and educational blogs, vlogs and editorial pieces from experts like Stacey in the year ahead. Since our journey began, Tom says, we have met some amazing people, who clearly see how our mission is to remind folks, through entertainment and education, that we have an amazing thing in common in the horse. StreamHorseTV.com was launched in 2014 to make equestrian live streams more accessible. Unlike other sports, equestrian governing bodies have not regulated or consolidated the streaming of events, resulting in a confusing array of platforms. StreamHorseTV.com is a free access, no subscription-needed platform featuring a table of events, links to live streams, educational video archive, and blogs by experts

Easier to fit in a stocking than a pony ;-) Leave the riding vacation to us and the gifts to Kerrits Equestrian Apparel

New #travel guidelines - keeping you up to date :)

Coming soon! Active Riding Trips' Stacey Adams shares stories and advice as a new guest blogger for Streamhorsetv.com

Everyone needs downtime - enjoy a few minutes of your midweek with the ones that carry you on our #Iceland tours :) Thanks Eldhestar for taking such good care of all of our guests!

Our Colorado Dude Ranch Ride is SOLD OUT for July 2021. Limited availability from early to mid August. Space still available June and early Sept. Our ride in Colorado is truly a unique ride and one that you won’t find anywhere else. Located in the Sangre De Cristo mountains of southern Colorado, your base for the week is a private family owned ranch situated on 36,000 acres (private) of preserved wilderness and is surrounded by an additional 500,000 acres of private and publicly conserved lands. If your sense of adventure is keen your week at the ranch can include a 2-3 night pack trip to relax under that stars, experience more remote parts of the ranch and truly get a feel for disconnecting and taking in all the wondrous parts of this range. ***This must be booked in advance, it is not possible to do it onsite.

Scotland, anyone? Only 5 weeks available for this incredible trek in the highlands. 1 week fully booked, 3 weeks have only 2-3 spaces remaining. There is no better way to experience this rugged and beautiful landscape than on a horse. Fast and fun gallops, mysterious and secluded beaches and challenging treks across flat bog land that leads to narrow mountain trails this ride is fun and varied. Optional jumps available. https://activeridingtrips.com//scotlands-coast-to-coast-r/

LIMITED SPACE on June's British Columbia Lodge Ride. Only 4 empty saddles left! Space available in July, August & September. Perfect for the angler in your life to join or to watch the grizzlies! Take a week to disconnect from your phone and laptop, enjoy fun and gorgeous daily riding and return to the lodge, just in time for icy cold drinks, a wonderful evening meal, time to chill out on the deck, or a relaxing soak in the hot tub viewing a million stars. https://activeridingtrips.com//british-columbia-lodge-ride/

SOLD OUT - March 11-June 12 Classical Dressage in Portugal. Some space still open in February 2021 and later in the summer. Fall dates available! https://activeridingtrips.com//portugals-classical-dressa/

#Travel Update - #England :) Making progress! https://thepointsguy.com//travel-to-england-new-quaranti/

We wanted to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have clients like you. Your emails, phone calls, bookings and major love on our social media give us all the best feels of the season - thank you! We wish you and your family nothing but the very best this Thanksgiving (if you live in the USA) and throughout the holiday season (no matter where you live)! Here's to planning for 2021 and riding off into your best year yet!.... Just curious - will you be riding on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26? Sincerely, Stacey, Sean, L.A. and Alaina Active Riding Trips [email protected] 800.973.3221

#Travel Win!!! Book a flight for travel by May - FREE changes on any fare class. Good for anywhere Aer Lingus flies! Sample Economy fares to Ireland, Britain/Europe: New York to Dublin from $399* ... Boston to Manchester from $559* Chicago to London from $609* San Francisco to Amsterdam from $609* Seattle to Dublin from $509* Los Angeles to Dublin from $509* Travel select dates between March 1 and May 31, 2021. * Roundtrip per person including air transportation charges, taxes & fees. T&C’s apply. Fares to Ireland are based on Saver; UK/Europe are based on Smart. Find more destinations https://www.aerlingus.com//fl/flights-from-usa-to-europe/ Plus lots of new ways to keep your flights flexible in case your plans need to change: Free changes Guaranteed voucher Refund Book with confidence

Posting this #travel tip again - it's always a good refresher! https://www.travelandleisure.com//when-to-book-flights-for

#Scotland!!!!! A huge shout out to our friends at Untacked for the amazing feature on our #Outlander ride!!!

We believe the ability to provide fast, same-day Covid-19 testing will play a vital role in safely reopening travel around the world and navigating quarantines and travel restrictions, particularly to key international destinations like London, said Toby Enqvist, chief customer officer for United Airlines in a statement.

#Travel Tip - how to plan now for trips next summer - very good info here! https://scottscheapflights.com//how-to-plan-travel-during-

What's the BEST thing about this #Iceland article - all the cool ideas for pre and post rides! What's EVEN BETTER - they don't list riding! So we can still "keep it all to ourselves and avoid any crowds! Win - Win!... https://www.cntraveler.com/st/best-things-to-do-in-iceland

#Travel Tip - an oldie but a goodie - for all you #Italy lovers: Unlike in America, where waiters rely on tips to supplement their wages, tipping is neither customary nor expected in Italian bars and restaurants. In many establishments, there is a service charge already factored into the price of the bill or even a cover charge for extras that are automatically brought to the table (bread, oil, and olives). Look over your receipt carefully, and leave a tip if you feel compelled to do so because the service was truly exceptional.

What a lovely reminder #worldkindnessday2020 thank you Green Is The New Blue

"A 187-page study by Harvard scientists released in October concluded air travel "is as safe as or substantially safer than routine activities people undertake during these times.'' The study points to ventilation systems on planes that refresh the air every 2-3 minutes, and new measures including heavy-duty disinfecting, strict face mask enforcement and social distancing during boarding and deplaning. Harvard researchers said the ventilation system in the cabin "effectively ...counters the proximity travelers are subject to during flights.'' It says those factors combine to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that at grocery stores or restaurants. But the authors said there is further room for improvement to minimize the risk, including even better social distancing when boarding and exiting, and keeping airplane ventilation systems on when the plane is parked at the gate, a practice not in place at all U.S. airlines. See more

On an October morning in 2001, a nighttime infiltration into Afghanistan was conducted by a US Army Special Forces Detachment (ODA 595) in which they were instructed to link up with the Northern Alliance resistance forces. Just to the south, another Special Forces Detachment (ODA 555) was inserted into the Panjshir Valley. ODA 595 would ride on horse back through the mountainous terrain of Northern Afghanistan and would become the first soldiers to ride horses into battle Since World War II. ~ Ron Diz, president SFA Chapter 66 'The Recoil," by Lou Hernandez

It took some time to figure out how to make it look different than simply painted tack, says artist Josey Butler. I wanted to make it look like a tattoo. It is the same color as the saddle but darker. We decided on a bucking horse, because who doesn’t love a bucking horse!

Ascot’s bronze sculpture of Poppy the war horse is standing in a meadow of painted poppies, thanks to artist Jenna Fox.

Some good resources for you - you may want to bookmark them as you begin to plan for post C19 :)

30 Years - Yahooo Karen!!!! SO happy for you and so many great memories from watching this video. Tyslos is true magic! Miss you and this place - here's to 2021! Let's keep you fully booked!

Sharing with all of you wanderlust equestrians! We own 9/10 of these items and they really DO make traveling so much better! https://www.airfarewatchdog.com//7-travel-luxuries-even-/

"She’d been to Syria. She’d toured Palestine. She’d ridden a camel in Damascus. She’d hiked the Alps. She’d even seen the Dead Sea. But Katharine Lee Bates is best remembered for a single trip she took in 1893, a pilgrimage across the United States, and for the poem she wrote about that trip. She had an eye for grandeur and for wonder, for landscape and miniature, the poet’s version of the photographer’s eye."

Perfect - Happy Friday!

As if ninja squirrels and equine-eating falling leaves weren't enough...

Ohhhhh - this would make a great extension before or after our Inca Trail Ride!!!!

Only 13% of Americans surveyed in a National Geographic and Morning Consult poll say they’d be willing to fly now or before the end of the year, 24% percent said they would take a flight sometime in 2021. About a third of 2,200 respondents to the poll taken earlier this week do not have a clue when they’ll leave on a jet plane again, a function of the longer-than-expected pandemic pullback from normal activity.

#Travel Tip - more in insurance.....a good quick read! https://www.airfarewatchdog.com//what-kind-of-travel-ins/

Thank you Steve V. for inviting Active Riding Trips - Equestrian Vacations to be on the show -- "synchronicity" as Katherine & Stephen might say -- to talk about how the outside of a horse is still good for the inside of a man (or woman)! Especially on a horseback riding vacation!

Have some time to join us tonight for some inspo, virtual travel and some good laughs? The more the merrier!

This is an unprecedented show of solidarity for the horse industry in Europe, FEI Veterinary Director and Chair of the IHSC Task Force Dr Göran Akerström said. Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, the difficulties in implementing the new Animal Health Law legislation, as well as the problems created by the global pandemic stand to adversely impact a regional industry which generates an annual revenue in excess of 50 billion and provides employment for more than 500,000 people." Any obstacles to the cross-border movement of horses and associated personnel would result in huge economic losses to Britain, Ireland and France, as well as other EU Member States such as Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy.

#neverforget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4yfivS8SWs