Tips On When To Book Your Flights
By Catherine Zieman, July 8, 2010
Here’s some tips on when to book your flights:
Best time of day to fly: noon
Best day of the week to fly: Saturday
Best month for fewer flight delays: August
Best day of the week to shop for airline tickets: Monday or Tuesday
Best day of the week to rent a car: Tuesday or Wednesday
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Searching for an Equestrian Vacation for people who could no longer ride
By Catherine Zieman, October 6, 2009
When I heard of a horse driven carriage tour in Bavaria, I was excited that I had found an adventure for horse lovers who no longer rode but wished the feel of an equestrian
vacation. But I wondered whether one would become bored with sitting in a carriage for several hours. So off I [...]
Provence
By Catherine Zieman, September 23, 2009
I have just returned from Provence, France where the horseback vacations vary from mountain to sea rides to hacks through medieval villages. My intent was to understand what makes the terrain in France so unique from the rest of the world so armed with my thesaurus and camera, I ventured through the countryside and [...]
Guest Blogger: Fitness for the Horse Rider
By Catherine Zieman, September 14, 2009
We asked Annett Wilson, author of Applied Posture Riding to provide some tips on getting fit for not only your equestrian vacation but everyday riding. She writes:
Horse riding looks so easy. It looks like the rider just sits there and has a good time. Well they actually do, but it does take a [...]
(Another) Satisfied Customer
By Catherine Zieman,
Hi Cathy,
I wanted to tell you about my amazing European Equestrian Vacation!
Belgium was chosen for my European dressage training because I want a stable close by the fly-in city. I will not need to do complicated transfer or travel long journey to the barn.
After arrangement by Cathy of High Pointe tours, the lessons were booked.
Lord [...]
Equestrian Ride Etiquette
By Catherine Zieman, August 28, 2009
1) Leave one horse’s length between horses; two if trotting.
2) Pass on the left at a reduced speed.
3) On a hill, if a rider needs to pass you, face your horse downhill.
4) Do not ride side-by-side unless the path is wide enough to keep horses from nipping each other.
5) When allowing the horses to drink in a stream, wait until [...]
My First Equestrian Vacation – Argyll, Scotland, Day 6
By Catherine Zieman, August 5, 2009
As soon as our horses stepped on the beach, their bodies tensed in excitement for we were going to gallop along a three mile stretch of coastline. No fences, no roads, nothing in our path just free open space to gallop! And gallop we did. The sound of the horses’ hooves pounding the sand [...]
My First Equestrian Vacation – Argyll, Scotland, Day 5
By Catherine Zieman,
This morning I jumped the same wall in front of the Castle that was depicted in the ad which had captured my attention! The day ride continued to dare us with ditches to jump across, banks to jump off, a gallop down a hill and a ride on a narrow trail with crevices on either [...]
Myths about Cooling Your Horse Down
By Catherine Zieman, July 27, 2009
Ray Goer in his article in July, 2001 The Horse stated that field and laboratory research over the past decade has dispelled the myth that tossing cold water on hot horses will cause muscle damage and tying-up. Applying cold water is effective and safe means to assist your horse in cooling.
Hosing a horse [...]
Hot Weather Tips for Riding
By Catherine Zieman,
Hot weather can mean trouble for your horse. If both outside temperature and humidity is 90 degrees or above do not ride!
Here’s a handy guide to determine when it would be detrimental to your equine’s health to ride: Temperature (F) + Relative Humidity (%) – Wind Speed = Riding Index.
If [...]
My First Equestrian Vacation – Argyll, Scotland, Day 4
By Catherine Zieman, July 7, 2009
“Take your rain gear,” was our morning announcement. Clouds rolled in the sky and a light mist fell on us. Undaunted, we ventured along a former stage coach route. Soon we were so remote into the Scottish highland that cows and sheep ceased to be our companions. We were beyond roads, bike trails and hiking [...]
My First Equestrian Vacation – Argyll, Scotland, Day 3
By Catherine Zieman, July 2, 2009
In the morning, we ambled along the River Aray searching for salmon as they leaped along the ladders in the water. The ride then entered ancient woods where our noses were filled with the heady aroma of crisp clean pine air. The environmentalist pointed to the abundance of lichen on the trees as a testament [...]
My First Equestrian Vacation – Argyll, Scotland
By Catherine Zieman, June 22, 2009
Day 2
Our horses were waiting for us in a pasture behind the Inveraray Castle. The temperature was pleasantly cool, the air crisp and a sense of calm prevailed. The sound of a distant bagpiper caused me to feel like I was part of a storybook tale. My horse was a white stocky mare about 15 [...]
My First Equestrian Vacation
By Catherine Zieman, June 4, 2009
When I saw a rider on a horse jumping over a natural stone wall in front of a castle, I was hooked on this equestrian tour. Having ridden jumpers and fascinated with castles, this seemed to be the perfect horseback vacation for me. A remote location in Scotland with ten people as the maximum number [...]
