Canada: Horse Riding Vacations
If Canada has a long Western riding tradition, this "philosophy" or approach to the relationship between horses and humans evolved in the American West, mostly on cattle ranches, according to Hardy Oelke: "The Spanish conquistadores laid a foundation in bringing their way of riding and working cattle to the New World, which developed further in Mexico and especially California." For those who just want to relive the great riding traditions of world while on vacation, we have carefully picked some remarkable operations that carry Western traditions onwards in our horse riding vacation.
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This recreation of the 1886 North West Mounted Police trail ride and wagon trek has captured the imagination of historians because of the pioneer spirit it evokes. As Saskatchewan celebrates its 100 anniversary, this historic journey will bring back to li...
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This horse riding adventure will take you to the West Block of the Grasslands National Park, which contain 64,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie. Rare and uncommon wildlife and raptor species abound. This is a designated wilderness area. It is the only prot...
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This little known ecologically sensitive area loaded with life and history takes on a different shade of beauty when traveled the way it once was by horse-drawn wagons while on holiday. Designated as a Western Hemispere Shorebird Reserve site, tens of tho...
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The Resort's stable of about 30 endurance horses and double teams of draft horses promise unbridled fun and adventure. Ride through the many stunning trails in and around the Resort, through old-growth forest, and to the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park...
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An unforgettable Western Canadian ranch adventure in the Great Plains... in the Cypress Hills! Here is your chance to really enjoy Western Hospitality. Step back in time and travel the same trails used by the Indians, the Mounted Police and pioneers of ye...



