Emma who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. North Macedonia | Both horses I got to ride were fantastic, albeit very different. First I got Erdo, a small (~135 cm) Balkan mountain horse, and then Jafar, a somewhat larger (~165 cm) more sporty type. They were both well-trained and responsive and fantastic fit.

The riding itself was demanding, and the guide Vasko could well say that now we should ride our horses little more, and not just let our horses follow each other's tails. In addition, the route included both a lot of riding uphill, and just as much downhill, which was a bit hard on my knees.

You ride in western saddles, and that requires a slightly different riding style than I'm used to.

However, the route is beautiful, the landscape is very varied, the biodiversity is high and there is the opportunity for some fantastic, long canters on horses that always felt in control (and it makes you completely forgetting about your sore knees).

Zazi who has been on 4 In The Saddle rides. Like a God in Macedonia ~ The Dionysus trail as it's meant to be | Excellent

Carolina who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. Amazing week! | Excellent

Bregje who has been on 5 In The Saddle rides. Fantastic week with delicious food and great wines! | Second trail with Vasko and his amazing team! The horses were fantastic. All so forward, fit, well behaved and fast! When there is a possibility for fast riding, you go fast. Beautiful nature, if you want it to be really green, choose April or May.

Charles-Emmanuel who has been on 3 In The Saddle rides. Amazing trip in the Macedonian Vineyards | Excellent

Emily who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. Loved it | This was my first ever trail ride and I was a little nervous beforehand. However, Vasko and his team looked after us so incredibly well and the trip felt seamless. There were miles and miles of open space and we had many wonderful long canters. The wine was fantastic and I learned a lot about the wine making process. The food was just as good. Would recommend for anyone.