Jill MedingerTen escapes for the well-traveled equestrian.
Ten escapes for the well-traveled equestrian, from a 17th-century Cotswolds farmhouse to a Natureverse retreat on a Japanese island. Wherever you ride next, start here.
Dormy House
A 17th-Century Hideaway in the Cotswolds
A restored 17th-century farmhouse on the 400-acre Farncombe Estate near Broadway, England — with an award-winning spa and easy access to the Cotswolds countryside.
Rawah Ranch
Authentic Riding in the Colorado Rockies
An authentic guest ranch in Colorado’s Laramie River Valley, welcoming equestrian travelers since 1948, with more than 1,000 wilderness acres to ride.
The Grady
A Louisville Landmark Reimagined
A stylish, history-rich home base in Louisville, minutes from Churchill Downs and the Bluegrass region.
The Stavrand
A Quiet Escape in California’s Russian River Wine Country
Slow luxury in Sonoma County, with easy access to trail rides through redwoods and wine country.
Dolkhar Resort
A Luxury Eco-Retreat in Ladakh, India
Himalayan luxury built on regenerative, zero-waste principles, for travelers seeking something far off the beaten path.
Miramonti Boutique Hotel
Above Merano, at the Birthplace of the Haflinger
An Alpine retreat above Merano, Italy, minutes from the Haflinger Stud Farm Sulfner, the birthplace of the Haflinger breed.
Ride Egypt
Gallop Across Egypt’s White Desert on Horseback
A five-day horseback journey through Egypt’s Black and White Deserts, for riders craving a true expedition.
Hotel Ranga
An Aurora-Chasing Hideaway in Southern Iceland
Serious Icelandic style paired with rides on the storied Icelandic horse, two hours from Reykjavik, for travelers chasing the northern lights.
The Pasona
A Natureverse Retreat on Awaji Island, Japan
A groundbreaking new retreat on Awaji Island, for equestrian travelers curious about Japan’s wellness scene.
