Saddle Up & Get Back In Shape
With the recession finally relinquishing its grip on those purse
strings, we can all focus on our personal health rather than that of
our bank balance. According to Ranch Rider, fitness holidays are not
simply concerned with trekking and hiking into the hinterland
(although many guest ranches will offer these pursuits), as riders
can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle.
So if that New Year’s resolution to get back in shape has been
shelved along with your gym club membership, grab the reins and head
to North America, Africa or Argentina with Ranch Rider.
If you want to give your body the full work out, why not try the
Tipiliuke Lodge in Northern Patagonia. The Argentinian estancia
features special programmes including, the “Alchemist Trail,” where
guests can combine riding and trekking with meditative techniques. 7-
nights from £1,899pp. Excludes internal return flights from Buenos
Aires to Chapelco Airport from £325pp. Year-round departures. Return
flight from £695pp.
If you’re a greenhorn with a penchant for the cowboy lifestyle, the
Dryhead Ranch in Montana will have a mini-horse drive just for you.
A new activity geared towards novice riders, wannabe wranglers can
spend a whole day in the saddle and round up the horses from May
through August. 6-nights from £975pp (no single supplement).
Excludes transfers £90pp and gratuities left to guests’ discretion.
Departures: 23 – 29 May, 20 – 26 June, 18 – 24 July and 15th – 21
August. Return flight from £549pp.
Need some motivation? Why not take your girlfriends along for the
ride and opt for the Cowgirl Boot Camp at the Elkin Creek Guest Ranch
in British Columbia. There will be opportunities to hit the trail,
rope the livestock and enjoy a few pre-dinner drinks and hors
d’oeuvres with your BFFs in the unspoilt Nemaiah Valley. The
complete health and wellness package, yoga, massage and life-skills
coaching round off the 2-night stay. 7-nights from £1,145pp.
Departures: 11 – 13 June. Excludes car hire from £249 per week and
gratuities left to guests’ discretion. Return flight from £579pp.
Swap the 4X4 for some real horsepower and game drive on your trusty
steed in South Africa’s malaria free Waterberg region. Guests of the
Ant Collection will be able to get up close and personal with the
wildlife, the horses living and grazing amongst the various game on a
daily basis. 6-nights £1,380pp (save £600pp). Excludes transfers
£160pp and gratuities left to guests’ discretion. Year-round
departures. Return flight from £695pp.
You’ll never be too old to saddle up at the Stagecoach Trails in
Arizona. The Yucca based homestead has a no barriers approach to
fitness and the ranch features a mounting ramp for senior cowboys. 7-
nights from £724pp. Excludes car hire from £210 per week. Year-round
departures. Return flight from £489pp.
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All prices (unless otherwise stated) are based on two sharing and
include full board accommodation, all ranch based riding, use of all
facilities, gratuities, taxes and transfers. Subject to availability.
Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811, email info@ranchrider.com or
visit www.ranchrider.com for further information. ATOL PROTECTED No
4660 ABTA 96395/V915With the recession finally relinquishing its grip on those purse strings, we can all focus on our personal health rather than that of our bank balance. According to Ranch Rider, fitness holidays are not simply concerned with trekking and hiking into the hinterland (although many guest ranches will offer these pursuits), as riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle.Saddle Up & Get Back In ShapeSaddle Up & Get Back In ShapeWith the recession finally relinquishing its grip on those purse strings, we can all focus on our personal health rather than that of our bank balance. According to Ranch Rider, fitness holidays are not simply concerned with trekking and hiking into the hinterland (although many guest ranches will offer these pursuits), as riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle.
With the recession finally relinquishing its grip on those purse strings, we can all focus on our personal health rather than that of our bank balance. According to Ranch Rider, fitness holidays are not simply concerned with trekking and hiking into the hinterland (although many guest ranches will offer these pursuits), as riders can burn up to 650 calories an hour while in the saddle.
So if that New Year’s resolution to get back in shape has been shelved along with your gym club membership, grab the reins and head to Canada with Ranch Rider.
A great trip, as offered by Ranch Rider
Why not take your girlfriends along for the ride and opt for the Cowgirl Boot Camp at the Elkin Creek Guest Ranch in British Columbia. There will be opportunities to hit the trail, rope the livestock and enjoy a few pre-dinner drinks and hors d’oeuvres with your BFFs in the unspoilt Nemaiah Valley.
The complete health and wellness package, yoga, massage and life-skills coaching round off the 2-night stay. 7-nights from £1,145pp.
Departures: 11 – 13 June. Excludes car hire from £249 per week and gratuities left to guests’ discretion. Return flight from £579pp.
All prices (unless otherwise stated) are based on two sharing and include full board accommodation, all ranch based riding, use of all facilities, gratuities, taxes and transfers. Subject to availability.
Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811, email info@ranchrider.com or visit www.ranchrider.com for further information.
ATOL PROTECTED No. 4660 ABTA 96395/V9150.
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