Our very own Emma Thompson has written a review of the Lipica Stud Farm she visited late last year. The article was published in the February 09 issue of NagMag; available from all good Tack Stores and Feed Merchants in the South East.

The article discusses Emma taking classical dressage lessons on the famous Lipizzaner horses, and includes her meeting with Favory Canissa XXII as he was being prepared to be presented to Queen Elizabeth II a week later.

To read Emma’s article you can download an online snippet of the magazine here: Lipica Stud Review (1.3MB PDF).

Is it for you?

Horse riding holidays offer adventure and ‘something different’ from ‘regular’ holidays and can be  enjoyed by everybody, not just the rich and famous or serious horse riders.  We offer a wide range of holidays, from complete beginners, who have never sat on a horse before, to the experienced rider, looking for a tough adventure or a relaxing time, enjoying their hobby in a country of their choice.  You need to be of an adventurous nature, with a hands on approach and have an interest in outdoor life, experiencing a variety of varying terrains and beautiful sites on horseback.

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When you have finalised the arrangements for your riding holiday the team at Far & Ride will send you holiday information and for every destination we will supply you with a suggested packing list. Here we run over the main things to consider when deciding what to take on a riding holiday.

Riding Helmet/Hat

Whilst the list may vary depending on the country you are visiting, it is important that you take with you a properly fitted riding helmet which complies with the current EU and British standards. The minimum standard is the EN1384, but other acceptable standards include PAS015, ASTM F1163 and the Snell 2001. If you are a total beginner or a very occasional rider, you may not wish to invest in a helmet at this stage. Many of our holiday destinations will provide you with a helmet but of course, this may not fit you as well as one you have had fitted in the UK and you cannot be sure that the helmet complies with the high standard we are used to in the United Kingdom. Some riding helmets are very lightweight and vented so more comfortable in hot weather.

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So you’ve chosen the break or holiday and have that feeling of anticipation and excitement at the prospect of riding along a beach, or through the foothills somewhere hot. Whilst looking forward to the thought of sitting around a camp fire in the evening, or maybe luxuriating in a plush hotel after soaking away the toils of the days riding, there is time to ensure that the well earned holiday is not spoilt by some unforeseen occurrence, and that you have the correct and sufficient insurance to cover any situation.

Considerations

Everyone has individual requirements, but the typical matters that should be considered are being covered if:

• If for some reason beyond your own control you need to cancel, or shorten the holiday.
• If your departure is significantly delayed.
• If you are ill while away will you be covered for medical, or in a worse case, repatriation costs.
• If your money or passport are lost/stolen or if possessions are damaged. (Some Household Contents Insurance Policies may cover possessions taken on holiday).
• If you have an accident that injures a third party (or a third party’s property).
• If you suffer permanent disability or death while on holiday will there be cover/compensation for your family available?

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