Equestrian Travel, Designed By A Rider
Before I ever worked in luxury travel, I was mucking stalls at sunrise, managing FEI eventing and jumper barns, and riding draft crosses, thoroughbreds, warmbloods, and stock horses. Horses have shaped my entire life, and that experience shows up in how I plan equestrian travel. I’m not just recommending ranches and outfitters based on their marketing - I actually understand what riders want out of a dude ranch trip out west or point-to-point ride in Europe. Remember the ads that captured your attention in Horse Illustrated way back when? I used to dream about taking the trips featured in those photos, and now, I get to live my dream while helping other riders find the best vacations for equestrians who actually want some quality saddle time.
My first horse, Sir Galahad, in 2013
Luxury Western Adventures
From classic working ranches to elevated, all-inclusive properties, I help you find the kind of Western experience that matches your riding level and personality. Want long technical trail rides? Feeling the itch to leave the English show circuit behind and work some cows? A luxury ranch where you can ride in the morning and hit the spa in the afternoon? I’ve got just the place.
Group Trips for Show Barns & Riding Friends
If your barn crew is looking for something different from the usual clinic or show weekend, a group riding trip is an incredible way to bond, reset, and actually enjoy horses without the pressure. I plan luxe group getaways for show barns, adult amateurs, and groups of riding friends. We’re talking private cabins, farm-to-table meals, scenic rides tailored to your group's experience, fun add-on adventures, and plenty of downtime to relax. No matter if you're celebrating a great season, filling that summer gap between shows, or just looking to trade the arena for wide-open views, I’ll handle all the logistics so your group can show up, saddle up, and enjoy a trip that feels both elevated and effortless.
Horseback Riding on Ireland’s North Coast
The Causeway Coast is one of those places that looks like it was designed for a gallop, with white sand beaches, clifftop trails, ancient castle ruins, and landscapes that HBO chose as the backdrop for Game of Thrones. My trusted local supplier runs these trips with the kind of care that really matters to riders. The horses love their job, and itineraries can flex between full days in the saddle and afternoon sightseeing. Stay in charming locally-owned B&Bs that show true Irish hospitality, or upgrade to a spa resort nearby. Three to six-day programs are built for intermediate riders but can be tailored for mixed-ability groups, and non-riders are welcome along for the countryside lunches and cultural add-ons. If you want to plan something like this — the logistics, the accommodation upgrades, the out-of-tack itinerary for your group — that's exactly what I'm here for.
My American Paint mare, Lilac Wine (Lyla)
Why Work With Me
Because I speak both languages: the horse world and the travel world. I know how to find the ranches that have good stock for the kind of riding you’re doing, and I know how to build an itinerary that balances your saddle time instead of crowding it.
When you work with me, you get:
Honest guidance based on your riding level and goals
Ranches and outfitters I trust
Clear expectations about the horses, terrain, and daily schedule
A full trip built around the rides - lodging, dining, national parks, spa days, cultural experiences, flights, transfers, all of it
What I help sort through:
Rustic vs. refined: working ranch or luxury Western escape
Riding programs: true beginner to experienced rider
Trip length: long enough to settle in, not too long
Location: easy to pair with National Parks, fun cities, or a scenic road trip
Basically: you dream it, I fine-tune it, and you get to enjoy a riding trip that feels like it was designed for someone who actually knows their way around a barn.
Schedule a discovery call and let’s get your trip on the calendar.