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“This was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. The horses are perfect and the stable manager Mod definitely fits the horse to the rider… I was extremely happy with my rides. Surpassed all my expectations”

“It simply surpassed all our expectations in every respect. The horses, the enthusiasm and professionalism of the guides and the management of the camp were outstanding. We were matched so well to our horses and have some fantastic memories of cantering next to zebra, encountering a leopard at close quarters and tactfully avoiding a herd of buffalo! If we had to pick highlights, then the unexpected champagne lunch in the tree house one day after riding and the evening game drives with their sundowners were right up there! The guides really do go out of their way to share their knowledge and give you the best possible experience. The levels of comfort and attention to detail at the camp were simply outstanding. The food was consistently excellent – it was all just perfect and we didn’t want to come home. It really was the experience of a lifetime! We just cant wait to come back!”

“Everything was a highlight. The camp was fabulous, the staff were excellent – very knowledgeable and friendly; the horses were super – they looked well and happy and we were able to change horses if one did not quite suit. We were so lucky to see such a variety of incredible game at close quarters, including families of wild dogs and hyenas. We witnessed an extraordinarily touching scene with two male lions, a female and two cubs and were thrilled to see a leopard on several occasions. We were one party that took over the whole camp and this worked brilliantly, everything ran smoothly and we all lost our hearts to the area, the animals and the experience. I would love to return.”

“We had a really great time and could not fault anything over the whole week and booking the whole place for our group is definitely worthwhile. Katie and the whole Macatoo team really looked after us and will be a very special holiday memory. I think we struck lucky with the amount of game we saw and hope some water arrives soon but looks unlikely .It will look a different place when the floods are there. Many Thanks for all your help.”

“The whole trip from start to finish was exquisite. Highlights include being able to view so many animals due to the lack of water in the Delta. The remoteness and not seeing any other game viewers makes Macatoo a very special destination. Katie and all her staff were brilliant. Katie is a true professional and a delight to be around. A m a z i n g trip – thank you! We will definitely revisit!”

“The trip was more amazing than I could have imagined. For me, the best bits were seeing the animals. We were very lucky to have such amazing game viewing. It was fantastic to be able to choose between the riding and the truck and it was worth not riding to spend an evening with a pride of lions including cubs!!! The food was also incredible and everyone incredibly friendly. We joked that the only thing that could possibly improve the holiday was a massage after lunch! We were definitely joking though as I’m not sure there was anything to improve on. It was amazing! The whole thing was incredibly well thought out. We were looked after so well in every aspect! Thank you so much!”

“Well what an amazing experience we’ve had, to us it was a fault less holiday, from the moment we landed at Maun to the return journey home from Livingston, what a shame to have to leave! The holidays draft itinerary, for the journeys was our little bible and was true to form, we were met by smiling local reps always punctual and helpful. Helicopter, planes, boats, mini buses, cars we had them predominantly to ourselves, how bespoke was that! What an outfit Barney runs, devoted to over 60 horses, knowing their names ages and breeding, training the grooms, horses, caring for their wellbeing, an incredible set up. Our guides were fantastic, with such knowledge and love for what they do, we saw so many incredible animals and got quite close, us observing them and them us. I still can’t believe we saw and heard such wildlife. Elephants joining us in camp! There was no sense of time, it was wonderful not being around our modern world, no radio, tv, telephone, just the beautiful sounds of the Bush, heaven and everyone truly engaging without interruptions, amazing. Leaving camp was quite sad…”

“I had not realised before how different is a camp-based safari, such as Okavango, compared to a moving safari such as Masai Mara. Both are great, but very different propositions in many aspects. I think such differences should be more highlighted and detailed in your brochures and website”.
Highlights: The incredible number of elephants, including those roaming the camp at night, the birds, the thoroughbred horses, the endless explanations of the guides, swimming in the river during lunch break while moving between camps, sunsets in the bush with the champagne we had brought, watching the herd of horses crossing the river at camp, arriving to/from camp by helicopter.”

“Highlights of the trip: Going to fly camp at Mok, riding / swimming on horses across the river; fishing trip, great food, charming staff and grooms; PJ and Barney’s warm hospitality and humour. I’ve traveled a fair amount and to me it was a stand-out holiday. Would have liked to stay longer!”

“Highlights of the trip: Riding bareback through water (swimming on horseback); close animal encounters; P J’s knowledge, professionalism and enthusiasm; experiencing the Delta in such a ‘natural’ way; friendliness and helpfulness of all P J and Barney’s team!”Botswana, Okavango Horse Safaris

“Best of any of the eleven week or longer trips I have been on. PJ and Barney have a superb operation. Wish the ride had been faster but that was impossible given the high water conditions”

“It was a fantastic holiday and lived up to every expectation. We should have gone for the 10 day option though as we lost half a day at the beginning due to the delay of another flight and half a day at the end due to Air Botswana changing the flight times – we felt we were leaving the party too soon!!”

“I felt the riding and horses were of a far higher quality than I could possibly have hoped for! The riding itself was exhilarating and I felt the trip was amazing on all levels.”

“Totally fab holiday – would recommend it to anyone! Great group of people and lovely horses”

“The planning involved to ensure nine people from teenagers to older ages step quietly into a world, into a country, into an adventure that so utterly entrances, represents one of life’s great skills. To a single voice our time in Botswana, amongst so much friendship and generosity of spirit, was and remains a beautiful experience.
Man, where to begin? … We laughed, we lived, we rode, we ate and drank, we laughed some more, sang, watched, listened and all the while we were quietly ushered into an existence where the life of the landscape, the people, the birds, the animals, the nights and the days became one happy memory. From the Makgadikgadi to Macatoo our heartfelt thanks to everyone for allowing us to share in one of life’s great happenings. In the midst of a Kalahari downpour or the exuberance of nine riders ‘let out to pasture’ the patience and professionalism were truly amazing.

And you don’t go on a riding holiday without mentioning the horses … Naturally, Tina, Etosha and Casa were the best but I’ve heard some riders suggest otherwise! All of them were superb and without doubt, the star of the show was the one who sent a leopard on its way with a none too gentle hoof to the ribs. We loved it all!”

“We have just come back from the most incredible trip to Botswana. A big part of the reason that we had such fun was that we went to the salt pans with David Foot… He was the most amazing guide ever and we had such fun with him – galloping across the salt pans in the moonlight is hard to beat after all!! We absolutely adored riding with him, though quite what he made of 8 middle-aged rather loud English people I don’t know, but he was a wonderful host.”

“We just came back to Poland. I am completely happy with this ride. I am delighted with how experienced the guide David is. We felt completely safe with him on horses next to elephants, hippos etc. Everything was organised perfectly and it was one of my best trips ever. I started missing this place, ride and people while we were on the plane! Also, I would like to thank you for all your help with organising our trip, all messages, tips and reccomendations. I felt I was looked after perfectly.”

“I just wanted to let you know what an absolutely fantastic week we’ve just had in Botswana. David was amazing. So much knowledge, kindness and good humour. He made the week really special for us all.”

“In short – we had just the most fantastic time. Unforgettable and wonderful.”

“We were delighted by the helpful and expert advice from Nigel, who listened to our goals and made great suggestions – we ended up at the awesome Sosian Lodge in Kenya. We wanted a riding safari for experienced riders and one where ideally there were other activities for non-riders too. Nigel and team ensured we had support in all transfers and we had a clear itenary which gave us confidence. We cannot recommend Sosian Lodge highly enough. A highly tailored and flexible experience. This was our first visit to Africa, Inspired by our daughter who set her sights on a hriding safari after graduating.
Every aspect of our stay at Sosian exceeded our expectations – just when we thought we’d had a day that couldn’t be beaten the next day just got better. Emma, Darren and Cass are fantastic hosts – meals are together with all guests on the veranda, next to the pool and inside in the evening and the food is wonderfully put together. We had plenty of personalised activities both riding and non-riding such as game drives, walks, camels, evening fly camps, bush breakfasts, visits to waterfalls.
Gabriel was our guide and he was awesome, he really shared his knowledge in a thoughtful and unassuming way, he is a superb driver and is a truly amazing member of the team here. Plenty of zebra, including the more rare Grevy, hippos, leopard, lion, giraffes, baboon, impala, striped hyenas, spotted hyenas, warthog, dikdik, and several types of majestic eagle, mongoose, ants and many more…… On special request we visited a Samburu tribe village which was a privilege to visit and join in dancing with the community.

The horses are fabulous – Cass picked well matched horses and made the rides interesting. We rode every day, different routes each time and some of us rode twice in a day. Riding is undoubtably the finest most enjoyable way to see the conservancy and enjoy the game spotting. This conservancy is so peaceful and only the 14 guests at the lodges are accessing it making it a truly special place to spend time on safari.
The range of animals is great, although we understand that some busier areas in Kenya would see more numbers of animals, but often in a busier environment for vehicles etc. and far less personal or peaceful. We would go back to Sosian.
If you get the chance to go, we cannot imagine how anyone would not enjoy as much as we did.”

“The overall atmosphere set by Simon, Rosie, Sean and Charlotte is that of being a welcome guest in a superbly run country house – I felt immediately at home. Highlights were riding perfectly schooled and suitable horses (especially Baggins); seeing a caracal, a leopard family in a tree, families of giraffe and elephant with young, and oryx swimming in the waterfall pool! The “honeymoon cottage”, the FOOD!! – bush breakfasts and dinners. The wildlife even just in the grounds and gardens is varied and exciting – I enjoyed the rock hyrax in the dry-stone walls and the hornbills that haunt the swimming pool.”

“All back now after a great holiday. Sosian was just as you said, really lovely. Simon and Rosie were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. The ride went very well, Simon understood our pace and needs well and was most thoughtful. Wonderful sightings and beautiful landscapes. So yes a fantastic time there. Suyian Soul, Anne’s place, was also most lovely. What an incredible lady, totally at peace with everything, a fount of knowledge that she was able to get across in such a simple and understandable way. It was helped by an incredible leopard sighting, on foot!, which we were able to watch and photograph for 15 mins before it realised we were there! All in all Ride Worldwide delivered again!”

“Annabel and Steve and their staff were unbelievably hospitable – nothing was too much trouble. I’d knocked myself out riding 2 days before the holiday so could only amble around but the others went off at a more sensible pace and we were all looked after beautifully. The weather was unseasonally wet so thank you for telling us to take Macs and jumpers – we so needed them! But still a great holiday!”

“Wonderful from start to finish. Genuine hospitality from Flick and Sam, and their eager-to-please team. So much care and attention to detail, and the flexibility to do what you want. Horses are fun and hard-working, be it traversing hills, or galloping away from protective matriarch elephant. There are so many areas to explore with breathtaking scenery that calms the senses. Every ride was brimming with elephant, unique Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe, amongst others. Everything combined to make this a very emotive riding experience. The only thing missing was a yellow bi-plane and the Out of Africa soundtrack, but I’m sure that could be arranged! Outstanding.”

“Just to let you know that I had a FANTASTIC time at Borana…
I was the only guest for the first 2 nights…Flick and Sam are just charming!!!…
The horse riding was fantastic!!!…cantering with zebras, lion in the bush, elephants at a water tank….(I’m pretty sure I passed the riding test!!! ha)
I would recommend Borana to everyone interested in great riding, hospitality and FUN!!…”

“We very much enjoyed our trip and riding – they were very child friendly and helpful. Lovely lodge and people. We would definitely go back”.

“You did not prepare us for how wonderful it would be! Our family had the most wonderful time and declared it the best holiday ever & impossible to beat! We loved Kenya, enjoyed Shompole and adored Borana and everything about it…Bimbi Dyer is a brilliant hostess, nothing is too much trouble and she remains enthusiastic and cheerful through the longest of working days & she and her team make sure each guest is totally spoiled & welcomed. We had a room with a view of elephant swimming …we are definitely going back”

“I can honestly say this was a holiday of a lifetime. Everything went smoothly and everyone was so friendly and helpful. The guides were great. Amazing knowledge and enthusiasm. They didn’t ram it down your throat, just made everything interesting and informative. I loved every minute of it. Borana was so luxurious, absolutely out of this world. Thank you so much for organizing my fantastic holiday”

“Just a quick note to say that it was the most amazing week and we all had the best time imaginable. Miranda, Daisy and Simon are the perfect hosts. We had a brilliant group and enjoyed lots of social fun. We saw everything we could have wished to see – the wildlife was out of this world. It was a dream and simply could not have been better. We loved every minute and are so grateful to the Offbeat team for making it such an outstanding exciting and fun experience. We truly loved it.”

“It was as brilliant as ever. We were incredibly lucky with the game viewing. On the way to camp from the airstrip we saw a cheetah and two cubs, then when we got to camp and went to see the horses, there was a leopard sauntering past! Of course we saw all the other expected game over the week. Simon and Daisy were superb hosts, and the whole team as excellent and diligent as ever.”

“Many thanks, we had the most amazing holiday. Offbeat are amazing. We travelled with a couple who had experienced over 10 trails rides in Africa, this trip was the second time they had done this ride as they rated it so highly. If you ever need a review or recommendation for this ride I will be happy to supply. Many thanks to all at RWW for getting us organised.” 

“Brilliantly organised from the UK by RWW, we travelled to Kenya to ride with Offbeat Safaris. The holiday of a life-time. Many thanks to the RWW team for organising”

“How I got on…..it is hard to put in words! I really had the best holiday of my life. It was such an intense experience being in the Mara for a whole week, sitting in the saddle all day long, sleeping (or not so much, actually) in a tent in the wilderness, listening to all the strange noises, riding all day long and seeing more game than I had ever hoped for. Joss and Megan were fabulous and fun guides, the food was amazing, the staff so caring and if there were not so many restrictions on importing horses from Africa to Europe I would have tried to take my horse home with me. His name was Genius and a true genius he was. Thank you so much for finding this trip for me and for organising it so well. I am one truly very happy customer!”

“We had a fantastic time with a really great group of people – we all were the same ability riding wise and they were also game on and a real laugh. Game was just every where and I think that this is our best holiday yet. Horses were unbelievably well looked after and Megan was a star”

“We’re just back from a wonderful safari with Offbeat. It would be impossible to exaggerate how much fun we had, and the excellence of the Offbeat team. Jakob, Daisy, and Nettie gave a wonderful time to everyone in our mixed-ability group, including our non-rider, and the horses were perfectly matched to ability. No one felt remotely left out (on the one hand) or held back. It was perfect! Jakob and Daisy were also excellent hosts when back in camp and they provided some memorable evenings. As for the camp team, no praise is high enough. The food was fantastic; and the smooth handling of the difficulties caused by the rain on the last couple of days was incredibly impressive. It was an absolutely fantastic holiday and lived up to every expectation.”

“Tristan has this all worked out: itinerary, camp arrangements, food brilliant, lots of drink, horses – everything. So knowledgeable and keen to share his enthusiasm. He’s first class. His daughter and also Sam were excellent assistants. The staff were great. Less lolling around siesta-ing than I expected but at least you could take your G & T on the game drives.”

“It was excellent – I would describe it as pure therapy. You want for nothing here – the staff and guides/volunteers are amazing”

“Excellent riding, horses, staff, location 100% perfect. My second trip to Horizon again far exceeded my expectations, fabulous hosts and horses, definitely trip of a lifetime for any keen horsey person. Caters for all levels of riding, friendly staff, and luxurious accommodation. I will be going back again! Very sad to leave Horizon!”

“Overall a really impressive team at Horizon from being picked up at the airport to final goodbyes. We would love to go back one day and do the progressive safari.
Highlights of the trip: watching my girls play polocrosse – going flat out on strange ponies. Riding through a herd of zebra. Just being in the bush”.

“This trip was the most memorable and best holiday I have ever had. I didn’t want to come home. The people, horses, food, and accommodation were beyond my expectations and I will definitely be going back in the next 12 months so I’ll be in touch!”

“Just to say how much we enjoyed our few days at Horizon. Shane and Laura made us feel very welcome and, as you suggested, the match for our family was perfect. All the staff were professional and kind and the horses were in great shape. We had so much fun – my teenagers particularly enjoyed the western games and polocrosse whilst my husband and I loved the peaceful rides though lovely open countryside. I would thoroughly recommend Horizon to your other adventurers”

“Just a note to say thank you for organising our fantastic holiday in South Africa. Everything at Horizon was perfect and I can well understand why people return over and over again. We rode several different horses and liked them all, although we had to admit to our favourites by the end of the week. Polocrosse was a challenge, Western games were fun and the cattle mustering needed perseverance to find the cattle to muster. However, the highlight as far as we were concerned was riding in the game reserves at Horizon and Born Wild with giraffe, zebra, impala and wildebeest only a few yards away. Being on horseback made us feel we were part of their environment rather than just observers – a fantastic feeling. Everyone at Horizon made us very welcome and the group we were with were great fun. Thanks to the guides Shelley, Carmen and Pete and a special thank you to Shane for demonstrating his approach to horsemanship. Laura was great, nothing was too much trouble and we must have put on a stone thanks to Mimi and Carolyn’s cooking.”

“My time at Horizon was fantastic… and even though I had not ridden for 10 years got back into it and really enjoyed it. Once in a lifetime experience”

“We had THE MOST AMAZING ride!!! The whole holiday was just fantastic. David, our guide in Botswana was excellent, he was very careful and guarded. I always felt safe with him even when he told us a bill elephant had been into our camp while we were out!!!
The food throughout the holiday was fantastic. They catered really well for all our dietary requirements…
And last but not least, my horses! Well what can I say: I was PERFECTLY matched up, especially in Botswana! I cannot recommend this holiday enough!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday – it was really very good indeed. The horses were great, all the staff really looked after us (we were very well guided, fed and ‘watered’) and my fellow ‘holiday makers’ were also great fun. I earlier completed a feedback form for Lindy for the Limpopo Horse Safaris part of the trip, however, I would also like to compliment in particular our Horizon guides, ‘Ishveer’ and ‘Deon’ (I am not sure of the correct name spellings) who played a significant role in making the holiday so good – it was like riding out with a couple of interesting friends (in fact I would go as far to say that Deon was probably one of the most interesting people I have ever met). But please do pass on my thanks to all the staff (including the transport drivers) for making the holiday an exceptional trip.”

“Having just returned from the African Explorer trip I can hardly put into words how wonderful our time spent in Botswana was. After a nervous start with a riding test (very relaxed really) we were paired up perfectly with our horses (thank you, Louise). They looked after us for the duration like dreams, fit, forward going, soft mouths and obviously cared for with lots of love. Immediately we rode off to our camp to be confronted with 50 or so elephant, an amazing, heart-thumping, experience. Our guide, David and backup, Mpoh were both great. Knowledgeable and very humorous whilst at the same time safely looking after every rider and especially our nerves around the elephants!!

The accommodation was more than comfortable with running water and warm showers along with all the little extras including a wide-eyed mouse and vervet monkeys! We never went hungry and thank Mighty and the team for the food and also an amazing massage.

I can’t begin to list all the wildlife we saw over the 3 days, the jaw-dropping sundowners and the outstanding scenery. Only to say that we will be back again to see the cats (no pressure David!)”

“Thank you for all your help and advice in organising this trip. The information and packing lists were extremely useful and accurate. .. I cannot praise highly enough the staff and facilities at both Limpopo Valley Horse Safaris and Dinaka Lodge. The holiday of a lifetime!”

“The horses in Botswana were superb…West and Impho were excellent guides …Louise and her team are quite something – a wonderful introduction to Botswana. Carmen (at Dinaka) loves her horses and runs everything very professionally – great game sighting too. A great trip.”

“Having been to Macatoo in Botswana last year we were not expecting to enjoy this holiday as much – we thought nothing could compare to Macatoo. However, we both agreed at the end of the holiday that it had been even better! The combination of two safaris with such different landscapes was fantastic. At Dinaka we saw masses of game and had a great time and thought that Fort Jameson couldn’t be as good! Again we were surprised as we enjoyed it there even more! Despite not seeing as much game there it was a wilder experience and the staff there and the horses really made our holiday – thank you!”

“I had an absolutely fabulous time at Ants Nest as always – simply can’t fault it! Being able to ride out with Ant two days running and also being able to see an Eland capture was a highlight of the trip.”

“The experience at Ant’s Hill and Ant’s Nest is simply amazing, we are 100% satisfied. It was great. Thanks as well for the assistance and great customer service provided by all the staff of Ride World Wide which I have been in contact with. Your service has been excellent as well. Words cannot express how beautiful the place is. My boyfriend and I spent a week at Ant’s Nest and I really disconnected from the world, it was like heaven on earth. It’s like being Queens and Kings because every guest is served and revered, but at the same time you feel at ease and comfortable as if you were at home. Never ever experienced great services such as the one at Ant’s.”

“Feeding/watching the rhinos at Ant’s house, views of both beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife, delicious meals and interesting rotating dining partners, relaxing atmosphere with flexible timings for activities.

Excellent staff with a high service level and a very obvious desire to ensure I had a lovely stay across all fronts (meals, comfort, rooms, activities, etc). This literally applies to every single staff member….It was a real treat to meet Ant and ride with him on the last day. Great fellow, & doing great things to save the Rhinos, really enjoyed the ride and the conversations following at lunch. Loved the relaxed atmosphere at Ant’s Nest and also had a tour of Ant’s Hill which would be lovely for times when I might be travelling with my husband.”

“ We had a great trip to Ant’s. I haven’t completed the feedback form as such because we really would rate every aspect as excellent currently and it is hard to think of anything that could be improved! It was a lovely contrast to see the bush in South African summer; although it has been very dry there lately, it looked quite different to our last trip in the winter 18 months ago. The riding, horses and other activities were great, with the flexibility a stay at Ant’s is known for. And of course the staff really made it special, absolutely everyone from the cooking and cleaning staff to guides, managers, and Ant and Tessa themselves, went out of their way to welcome us and make the week a pleasure. Unfortunately, the week went by too quickly and I was rather at a loss when I had to look after myself again on returning home 🙂 We are actually already planning another trip…”

“We had a wonderful time and the children thought it was amazing. All the staff were absolutely charming especially Kayt, Penny and Chase. We were surprised at the landscape for riding and lack of game but still had a fabulous time. They catered really well for all our riding levels and were brilliant with the children.”

“What in your opinion were the highlights of the trip? “So many! I think mainly the atmosphere and level of fun and friendliness of the Ant’s team! The lodge, food (quality and quantity) etc are all fab as you know but it’s not just that – the horses are a massive highlight but the exceptional part is really the way the thing is organised and the attitude of the staff. They really want to include you in everything, have a good time and are generally happy and nice people with genuine enthusiasm for what they are doing. Credit to Ant and Tessa for creating such a happy family of people – it really shows and rubs off on everyone there!
The charging around after wild animals and general craziness were a highlight for me too!

Such a great trip – and all thanks to you guys that I discovered Ant’s last year and so heard about this game week! Thanks! I’d fully recommend it to people who love adventure and excitement – the week was so full of highlights and new and amazing experiences that I am still buzzing from it now!”

“Fantastic trip. From Tessa and Ant, through all staff we were made welcome and treated as ‘special’. Riding exceeded our hopes and the whole week was memorable”.”

“The week I spent at Ants Nest was wonderful. The place was gorgeous. The food was amazing all local home-cooked meals. The staff were incredibly courteous forever offering drinks etc. I am not used to ‘group ’ holidays, generally travelling alone with guides however the other guests were fine and we all got along well. However, Ant had arranged for a journalist to come along. This guy rather took over the holiday… apart from that the whole week was quite amazing and the staff and Ant very accommodating.”

“This was the most amazing trip and one that I will never forget. I was pleased that I really was an experienced rider, as you really needed to be competent and fit. The experience totally surpassed any expectations that I had, and the hosts were excellent in every way. The horses were beautifully presented and cared for, sometimes a bit on the forehand which was unnerving as we had to ride nose to tail, but they were all schooled and would respond if you tried to draw them into an outline (although we were told to give them free reins).”

“Food at Philip and Gertie’s was outstanding and all eating together cemented relationships making for a good atmosphere.
Keep this up – we hope to holiday with Ride World Wide again if the standard and experience Philip and Gertie provide is replicated elsewhere”.

“Hats off to all we cannot find anything negative to say
– Ride World Wide for great professionalism, knowledge, organization skills and the patience to help us ‘customize the trip’
– Naledi … Top-class game drives and walks. Great food and accommodation…. The perfect place to start the trip
– Wait a Little Big 5 Horse Riding Safari ….We went with no expectations, only hopes and were not disappointed for a second. Believe us nothing can prepare one for ‘Close Encounters of a Lion Kind!’
The only complaints are that it’s over and the food was far too good for us to have lost an ounce!!

We are privileged to have been able to indulge our riding and travel passion over the last 10 years, each trip is different and we don’t regret any of them. The horses have always been very special and the real stars of the show. We consider that we have had ‘A Fortunate Life’. This trip has brought no disappointments and has just emphasized that thought.”