Horseback Riding Vacations Built 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.
Western Riding 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? Great horses and real horsemanship? 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.
Why Work With Me
Because I speak both languages: the horse world and the travel world. I know what a well-matched mount feels like, I know what good tack and good footing look like, 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
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.
Europe: Bucket-List Riding
Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, Iceland… you name it. If it involves good horses and jaw-dropping scenery, I’ll help you get there. You don’t have to be a foxhunter to enjoy English and Irish point-to-point treks. Combine culinary highs with incredible views on French vineyard rides. Find a mix of history, heritage, and horses when you saddle up Andalusians in southern Spain. These are truly “pinch me” travel moments - so let’s get them out of the daydream and onto the calendar.
My first horse, Sir Galahad, in 2013