Useful Links
Here is a selection of useful travel and equine sites. To include your site here contact us at In The Saddle
These links are provided for your information only. None of the riding centres listed have been inspected by In The Saddle and we do not make any claim regarding the standard of guiding or quality of horse care.
Airport Accommodation
Airport Car Parking
Visit our dedicated site with information and prices on a choice of car parks ready to book online.
Bolnore Bed & Breakfast
Twenty minutes drive from Gatwick with free parking. In The Saddle Privilege Card holders receive 10% discount.
Airport Parking & Hotels
Airport Car Parks and Airport Hotels throughout the UK at all major airports. In The Saddle Privilege Card holders receive 10% discount.
Flypark
Choice of secure car parks all with free transfers.
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Charities - non equestrian
AMECA
Alex's Medical and Educational Clinic in Africa.
Friends of Conservation
Established in 1982 Friends of Conservation (FOC) works in all parts of the world to support effective community based conservation projects.
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Charity Riding Challenges
World Horse Welfare
Romania August 2008
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Equestrian Art & Photography
Images of the Horse
Equestrian Artist producing individual pieces of work, capturing the movement and spirit of the horse.
Lesley Donald Phography
A television and film stills specialist, Lesley is a former BBC London staff photographer. She has been published world-wide in magazines and newspapers and through the Corbis syndication agency in Paris. She has worked for major P.R. Companies in Britain with many publications in the Business Press and trade magazines.
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Equestrian Organisations
Association of British Riding Schools
The representative body for riding schools in the UK
Bridleways
Provides an internet based database of national routes suitable for horse riders.
British Dressage
Dressage news, competitions and results
British Equestrian Federation
The governing body of horse sports in the UK
British Equestrian Trade Association
The trade association of the equine industry in the UK
British Eventing
The representative organisation of three day events (horse trials).
British Horse Driving Trials Association
Horse driving trials and carriage driving in the UK
British Horse Society
The principal organisation for horse riding in the UK.
British Horseball Association
It''s a bit like rugby on horseback!
British Show Jumping Association
The governing body of show jumping in Great Britain
Burghley Direct
A useful searchable database of events, riders and horses
Endurance GB
The governing body of Endurance riding in the UK
Equine Entry
Designed by Event Riders for Event Riders with a primary objective to make horse trials entries quick and simple.
Event Horse Owners Association
A strong voice for owners and owner-riders.
Horse Trials Support Group
Backing Britain’s Three-Day Event Teams.
International Federation of Equestrian Sports
The International governing body of horse sports.
International Group for Equestrian Qualifications
An independent organisation of worldwide equestrian federations which has harmonised equestrian instructor qualifications
Forestry Commission Riding
This site has a useful search facility to find out where you can ride your horse. You can search by the name of the forest, nearest town or county.
Hurlingham Polo Association
The governing body of polo in the UK.
International Paralympic Equestrian Committee
Supporting international equestrian sport for people with disabilities.
The Junior Cavalry Squadron (Suffolk) LF Yeomanry
The aims the Squadron are to promote full and sensible equestrian skills, teach good practice in horse and stable management, encourage self discipline and good citizenship, promote pride, self development and teamwork and to assist as needed in the local community. All to be done with a sense of pleasure and enjoyment.
Montana Dude Ranchers' Association
Once you cross the bridge to a Montana guest ranch, the rest of the world disappears. Reconnect with nature, the cowboy culture and each other. Warm hello's ... tearful good-byes.
Museum of the Horse
The museum of the horse website is a virtual museum dedicated to the horse in all its inspiration, mythology, application, suffrage and history.
National Federation of Bridleway Associations
A contact network to inform, support and encourage the many people and local groups working in isolation to improve bridleway access in their own areas
UK Polocrosse Association
A fast, exciting and action packed horse sport. A bit like lacrosse on horse back.
Pony Club
The number one organisation for young people who love ponies and riding.
Toll Rides (Off-Road) Trust
A national service linking land owners with riders to provide safe off-road riding.
United Kingdom Polocrosse Association
A fast, exciting and action packed horse sport. A bit like lacrosse on horse back.
Riding for the Disabled
Providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage-drive to benefit their health and well-being
Trec
A system of riding training and development composed of three sectors: orienteering, control of paces and management of natural obstacles.
Western Equestrian Society
Formed in 1985 to promote and improve the standard of Western Equitation in the United Kingdom
World Equestrian Games
The next games are at Kentucky in USA from 25th September to 10th October 2010
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General Equestrian
Equestrian Property
Click Now to View a range of Equestrian Property For Sale in the UK.
Equine Answers
Specialists in Equine Nutrition.
Equine Showbiz - Equestrian Store
Equine Showbiz Equestrian Shop offers a fantastic range of equestrian clothing,horse wear,stable equipment,equestrian safety,horse medicine.
Equinenet
Free equestrian classifieds including horses for sale.
Horse and Country Singles
Online dating site for lovers of the equestrian and countryside lifestyle.
Horse & Hound
The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine.
Horse and Carriage Hire
Horse Drawn Carriage is a one-stop site for all you need to know about horse drawn carriages and horse drawn carriage hire in the U.K. We offer the most comprehensive information about choosing the right company for your occasion.
HorseCover.co.uk
Horse rider insurance advice for people who ride at a stable or ride someone else's horse.
Horse Hunter
Horse hunting made easy. Hundreds of horses, ponies, horseboxes and horse trailers for sale online.
Horsemart
The specialist website for buying and selling everything equestrian.
Horses 2000
Search online for everything equestrian
Horses and Ponies for Sale - Horsewizard
Horses for Sale, Ponies for Sale, Horseboxes and Trailers for Sale with Horsewizard.co.uk. You can find all types of Horses and Ponies for loan, equestrian equipment and tack for sale and services for everything equestrian.
Horse Shares UK
A site designed to help people find horses to loan and share in the UK.
Horse Searchers
Horse Searchers has a long history as one of the finest equestrian websites.
Horsebox
Conversion, Spraying & Sales of Horseboxes & Commercial Vehicles.
HorseIT
The equestrian internet portal.
Horses For Sale on Horses-Now
Horses for sale and useful horse news and information site. Primarily UK based with UK horses and horseboxes for sale. Got horse news? Send it to us..
Horse to Loan and Share
Find the right horse or pony for loan or share instantly
Jenny and Mark Pitman Racing Club
Join the Racing club and share in the experience and excitement of following the Club’s horses at the racetrack for just £195 per year.
Just Horse Gifts
100's of horse-themed gifts for the equestrian enthusiast. From mugs at under £10 to bronze sculptures at over £100, Just Horse Gifts has something to suit every age, style and pocket.
Kent Target Polocrosse Club
Situated on a picturesque Kentish farm, we have two pitches with excellent facilities.
Muddy Matches
An online community for country-minded, or ‘muddy’, people
Really Horsey
A social networking community for horse riding enthusiasts.
Services and Horses
For everything equine in the Thames Valley.
Supreme Horse
Supreme Advertising for your equestrian needs.
The Equestrian and Horse
Information for the equestrian and horse riding enthusiast.
Ultimate Sires
Frozen semen storage, shipping, and stallion promotion for all breeds of stallions.
The Saddlery Shop
Saddlery and Equestrian Clothing.
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Horse and Rider Welfare
Brooke Hospital
Relieves the suffering of horses, donkeys and mules working for poor people in the developing world.
Christopher Reeve Foundation
Committed to funding research that develops treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.
Equa Safety
High visibility safety clothing for horses and riders.
Equestrian Support Services
Horse Trailer Breakdown and Recovery Service
Horse Ambulance Service
Working at horse events with the attending veterinary surgeon to deal with immediate equine emergencies and take injured horses to a safe place for treatment.
Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund
Helping those injured by horses
Nozoneuk
Sun protective clothing for extreme environments
Riding Safely
Providing up-to-date news, information and articles on safety related topics.
Spinal Research
A UK based charity funding research into the repair of damaged spinal cords.
Veteran Horse Society
Dedicated to the care and welfare of horses and ponies over the age of 15.
World Horse Welfare
Working worldwide to protect horses from abuse and alleviate their suffering through rehabilitating, campaigning and educating.
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Horse Racing
Pro-Group Racing
Horse racing tips, selection and information service for Australian and International punters.
Punters Paradise
Horse racing tips and news
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Non Riding Holidays
A Golfing Experience
Tailor made golfing holidays in Northern Europe
African Safari Club
Kenya - a land of contrasts
Alan Rogers Camping Holidays
Mobile home and camping holidays
Andante Travels
Holidays in the Ancient World
Apartment rentals in Spain
Apartments to rent in Spain and all kinds of private accommodation directly from the owner
Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours
Escorted wine tours worldwide
Barwell Leisure
Independent corporate events and sports travel specialists to exclusive destinations.
Brightwater Holidays
Quality Garden and Special Interest Tours
Carisma Holidays
Mobile homes on superb sandy beaches
Casas Cantabricas
The specialist in green Spain for self-catering holidays
Cottages to Castles
Italian villa specialist for over 20 years
Cox & Kings
CV Travel
Bike Tours Europe
Luxury bike tours in Europe
Freelance Holidays
Independent holidays for independent people
French Riverside Breaks
Relaxing and tranquil french holiday home with horseriding and fishing.
Golf Holidays France
Fantastic golf holidays in France.
Golf Par Excellence
Masters in European golf holidays
Holiday Accommodation South West France
Poitou Charentes Rentals offer high quality self catering holiday accommodation in South West France.
Holiday in France
Holiday rental accommodation with private pools throughout France.
Holiday Rentals
Self-catering holiday accommodation in France
Hot Tub Holidays
Windmill Lodges offer log cabin holiday accommodation in Suffolk UK. Each of our lodges is luxuriously appointed and comes with a private hot tub!
Hunting Directory
Hunting places, Hunting Lodges and Hunting Animals Information.
ImPulse Adventure Travel
Adventure Travel - Accommodations, Resorts, Tours, Vacations, Rentals & Unique Adventure Travel. Plan an incredible & unique vacation -- explore exciting destinations, activity tours, relaxing getaways, cool adventures, once in a lifetime trips and great accommodations & resorts. Life's An Adventure, Live It!
Italy Villas
Italian holiday villas and apartments to rent all over Italy including Tuscany, Sicily and Sardinia.
Kauila Kona Hotels
Enjoy your time at Maui Beach Hotels, Big Island Hotels, Kailua-Kona
Hotels as Seaside Hotels Hawaii provides you a genuine hospitality and comfortable rooms at a good value.
KE Adventure Travel
Worldwide trekking, climbing, mountain biking and other adventures
Lakes & Mountains Holidays
A spirit of adventure
Made to Measure Holidays
Pure France
Self catering holiday rental villas in France
Safari Holidays
African safari offers and information
Select Sites
Reservation service for caravanners and campers
Shamrock Cottages
300 select individual cottages in Ireland
Ski Beat
Catered chalets in France
Swanton British Travel Service
Helping you create the ultimate personalized independent travel experience to Britain
The Travelling Naturalist
Wildlife and birdwatching tours worldwide.
The Vacations Group
Unique accommodation throughout California and beyond
Travel Canada
Travel guide to Canada, tourist information and holidays.
Try Holidays
Quality vilas, apartments, fincas and hotels
Unique Home Stays
Unique Home Stays welcomes you to stay in the very best 'Luxury Private House Accommodation' in the UK and worldwide.
Villas in Italy
Vintage Travel
Individual properties with private pools
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Official Tourist Board Sites
Argentina
Arizona
Australia
Botswana
British Columbia
Canary Islands
Chile
Costa Rica
Finland
France
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Jordan
Kenya
Malawi
Mongolia
Montana
Namibia
New Zealand
Portugal
Romania
South Africa
South Dakota
Spain
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Other Riding Centres and Holidays
These links are provided for your information only. None of the riding centres listed here have been inspected by In The Saddle and we do not make any claim regarding the standard of guiding or quality of horse care.
Boqueron Polo
Polo holidays in Argentina for beginners to professionals.
Bridle Rides
Bridle Rides organise off-road riding packages in England and Wales for you and your horse.
Crook Riding School
Riding centre in Crook, Co.Durham offering camp weeks for children during summer.
Equestrian Wales
Guide to equestrian activities in Wales.
Equine Ramblers
Linking like-minded riders in order to find a companion to ride with.
Free Rein
Guided and un-guided riding holidays in Wales.
FunridesUK
FUN non-competitive rides from around the UK.
Glenworth Valley Horse Riding - Australia
Located an hour north of Sydney, offering rides from an hour up to two days.
Kimmerston Riding Centre
The best known horse riding centre in the North East of England, near the breathtaking Cheviot Hills and the enigmatic Holy Island.
Leconfield
Become an Aussie Cowboy or Cowgirl at Leconfield 5-day Jackaroo & Jillaroo School
Meldgaard Heste
Multi day rides across Denmark.
Polmartin Riding
We are devoted to horses and offer lessons and fabulous riding experiences in beautiful Cornwall.
Ranch Rider
America and Canada cowboy ranch, horse riding holidays & cattle drives
Rancho Cabrera - Spain
Shirley and Tony invite you to enjoy an exciting horse riding holiday in the Spanish mountains.
Raygill Riding Centre - Horse Riding Holidays
BHS approved riding school based in beautiful Teesdale offering horse riding holidays and expert instruction for adults and children.
Royal Carriage Club & Equestrian Club, Djerba
Ride Arab horses amongst the beautiful landscapes of Djerba.
Spanish Rural Bliss
Equestrian holidays in Andalucia, Spain. Ride our Spanish horses throughout the Castril valley.
Springhill Farm Riding Stables, for your horse riding holidays in Wales
Horse riding over the beautiful mountains and tranquil valleys surrounding the Ceiriog river in North Wales.
The Talland School of Equitation
World renowned equestrian centre offering top class tuition; courses for adults; residential holidays for children; competition training; and, professional qualifications
The Criollo Farm
Riding Argentine Criollo horses in Wiltshire.
Totally Sorted Sports
Riding holidays in Andalucia from a selection of stables. Other activities for non-riding partners as well.
Travel Quest - Riding Holiday Listing
A selection of riding holidays around the world.
Travelling Horse Holidays in North Wales
Planned horse trails with overnight accommodation for you and your horse with route maps or the option of an experienced rider as an escort. Solo riders welcome.
Travels on Horseback
Enjoy inspiring, independent riding holidays through Somerset. Follow bespoke routes across beaches and countryside, stay in luxurious country hotels along the way and make an escape at a pace all of your own.
Wales Trekking and Riding Association
Details of riding holiday centres throughout Wales.
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Riding Equipment and Clothing
Anything Equine
Great deals and bargains on a wide range of equestrian clothing and products.
Ariat Boots
If you are riding all day you need good quality boots. These are the best we have come across.
Arigentina Mia
Polo and Equestrian Equipment. Polo Boots, Riding Boots, Field Boots, Saddles, Bridles, Helmets, etc.
Cavaletti Clothing
Sizes, Styles and Service - riding and country wear in generous sizes
Dragonfly Saddlery - UK Equestrian Shop in Sussex
UK equestrian shop in Sussex for riding equipment and horse and rider. For horses we offer a wide range of saddles, reins, girths, rugs, other tack and accessories.
First Class Shoe Repairs
Have been repairing, restoring and altering high quality riding boots for over 25 years. Curently repair riding boots for the mounted division of the Metropolitan and City Police
Forest Saddlery - Good quality Equestrian Shop in Essex
They stock a wide range of competitvely priced products including: Aerborn, Champion, Charles Owen, Equine America, Gallop, GG Wear, Harry Hall, Joules, Libbys, Loveson, Sealskinz waterproof/thermal gloves and socks, Shires and Splash
Gaucho Clothes
Providers of traditional gaucho clothing and gear from Argentina and Uruguay.
Just Chaps
Unique protective riding chaps for all seasons.
Khazan Equestrian
Selection of products for Endurance riders.
Performance Equestrian
Stock a wide range of clothing suitable for long distance riding.
Proform Equine
A comprehensive selection of the world’s finest Equine Brands available to buy online for both leisure and competition, including: Pikeur, Gersemi, GPA, Tretorn, Sergio Grasso, Dyon, Sprenger, Veredus, Eskadron, Amergio and many more.
Raddery Equine
Suppliers of wide brim covers that fit over a hard hat. Ideal for hot countries where you need protection from the sun.
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Riding Instructors
Sophie Martindale
Freelance British Equestrian Accredited Equine Instructor and Event Horse Agent based in Gloucestershire. Offers instruction to all levels of riders and horses. All levels of event horse bought and sold.
You and Your Horse
Equine Rapport - help for nervous riders
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Stable Manufacturers
National – Timber Buildings
Manufacturers of stables, field shelters and timber buildings.
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Travel Organisations and Advice
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)
The UK's Premier Trade Association for Tour Operators and Travel Agents. ABTA's 1052 tour operator and 6310 travel agency offices are responsible for the sale of some 85% of UK-sold holidays.
Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO)
The common aim of all AITO members is to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction by concentrating on three main pillars: Choice, Quality and Service.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Issues Air Travel Organisers Licences (ATOL) which protect you from losing your money or being stranded abroad. It does this by carrying out financial checks on the firms it licenses and requiring a guarantee, called a bond, to be lodged with them.
Carbon Emissions Calculator
Find out just how much CO2 will be created by your flight. This site also has calculators for journeys by car and ferry. You don't need a calculator to tell you how much carbon you are contributing to the atmosphere when you travel by horseback!
Embassies and Consulates of the World
A directory and search engine of the World's embassies and consulates
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
This site has a useful destination guide with information on health and other issues.
Medical Advice for Travellers
Providing up to date advice on immunisations and anti-malarial drugs for you journey abroad.
Treeflights
Feeling bad about the damage to the environment caused by your holiday flight? Planting a tree is an ecologically constructive thing to do. Trees absorb CO2, taking it out of the atmosphere and are also fantastic air purifiers. You're not going to solve global warming overnight but it's a step in the right direction!
UK Foreign Office Travel Advice
A country by country database of travel advice, reguarly updated.
UK Passport Agency
Assisting new applicants and existing passport holders by providing information and online facilities for all aspects of application, renewal and amendments of passports for British nationals resident in the UK.
World Travel Guide
Information on passport/visa requirements and other general travel information.
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Western Riding in the UK
David Gray - Western Training
Training for horse and rider from the very beginning right up to top competition level. Clinics & Courses, horses taken in for starting and training. Western Riding Series on DVD.
Lazing Saddles
Western Trekking experience in the Vale of Cawthorne.
The Mendip Stud
Offer Western Experience Days, ideal for anyone looking to get some instruction in Western riding before going on a ranch holiday. In The Saddle Privilege Card holders receive 10% discount on their Western Experience days.
Western Equestrian Society
Formed in 1985 to promote and improve the standard of Western Equitation in the United Kingdom. They have members offering instruction all around the country.
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