08 April 2012

Holiday camps for people and horses

Many people love the idea of combining their passion for horses with their vacation, and there are many different places around the world where you can stay and ride at the same time.

The alternative is to stay in your own country and take your own horse on holiday. In the UK, for example, there are plenty of different places that will accept guests and their horses, rather than expecting you to use their horses.

The Lake District is a perfect place to take horses as there are so many quiet lanes, open fields and bridleways to follow. Many people camp in the Lake District as there are so many camp-sites there and the countryside is so breathtakingly beautiful. Before you head off on a camping holiday, it’s best to go and check out the different equipment options in a shop that has a good range of tents for sale. If you go at the right time, you might get an end of season bargain – you can always store it away for next year.

Apart from camping gear, you’ll also need decent clothing for outdoors activities. Women and men's waterproof jackets are essential items as you never know what will happen with the British weather!

For those who like to really experience the great outdoors, you can also combine camping with riding. It’s a great kind of holiday for young people to go on without their parents – they will be safe and well looked after, yet being away from Mum and Dad gives them a sense of independence and freedom. It’s also a perfect solution if your child is horse-mad but you aren’t!

Most teenage horse camps run for about five nights, and include a couple of days at base and an overnight camping trip on horseback. Not only do the participants learn about the reality of taking care of a horse, but they’ll also get to meet new people and experience something totally different from their day to day life.

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