Have you lost your bags?
Lost Luggage and why your luggage could go amiss… Travelling and lost luggage has been on everyone’s minds recently. Some airports have been worse than others and a few airports placed caps on flights to manage the crisis. So, people started purchasing air tags and placing them in luggage and trying all sorts of things. I travelled all through Europe in 2022 and 2023 to various countries on numerous flights from low-cost Ryan Air to [...]
Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is held for 10 days and nights every July, Calgary puts on its white hat and welcomes the world. “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, is the most authentic, memorable western experience you could ever pack into a single trip. You'll become a cowboy or cowgirl, witnessing the world’s top rodeo, thrilling chuckwagon races, First Nation culture, Agriculture showcase, live music, and much more. And because Calgary is located only one hour from Canada’s [...]
Fancy a visit to Scotland & Blair Castle International Horse Trials?
Blair Castle International Horse Trials Scotland's most prestigious equestrian event, the Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials Has Scotland always been on your bucket list? Start saving now.... Blair Castle International Horse Trials & the Highlights of Scotland tour includes some amazing highlights with first-rate sightseeing, showcasing the best of Scotland’s scenery, historical castles and not to forget wonderful Scottish hospitality. The Blair Castle Horse Trials are held annually in the grounds near the village of [...]
Snaffle Travel in the Media and Magazines
We have been in the media quite a bit lately with a few magazines printing our articles on some of our amazing riding holidays. Our client Stephanie Abbott wrote about her wonderful Dressage holiday riding holiday in Spain and this was published in Equestrian Life magazine. Read the article HERE Snaffle Travel www.snaffletravel.com.au
International Roundup May 2023
Snaffle Travel attended the Badminton Horse Trials and the Longines Global Show Jumping Championships in Madrid in May 2023 To view the June edition of Equestrian Hub please follow the link HERE
Your Equestrian Travel Guide to Spain
Spain is an incredible destination to visit with its diverse and vibrant culture and landscape. With over 45 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 8000 kilometres of coastline, and some of Europe's highest mountains, there are so many reasons to visit Spain. The history of this amazing country is tightly interwoven with horses, with cave paintings dating back 30,000 years depicting them in the landscape. The Purebred Spanish Horse (or P.R.E - Pura Raza Española), also known [...]
Hoof Beats Magazine – France Riding Holiday
This is still one of my favourite riding holidays of all time and I have some very fond memories. My France riding holiday was published in the Hoofbeats magazine in the July/August edition. We rode through some of the most beautiful countryside, along bridleways, and through local villages and vineyards. The food was fabulous food and we tasted some very nice red wine from the region of Bordeaux. If you are a wine lover you [...]
The Big Four Riding Schools of Europe
For centuries, the Riding schools of Europe were established for the Kings and Queens and nobilities for the pleasure to watch the court equestrian games and the classical dressage. Horses were required to be highly schooled, talented, and a strong mount capable of moving swiftly and obediently offering a unique advantage over an enemy. For many centuries, wars were fought and won from the back of the horse and the horse is an important part [...]
Burghley Horse Trials
Snaffle Travel attended Burghley Horse Trials in September 2022 and 2023. It was a fantastic event to experience and exciting to watch some of the “World’s best riders” with the gorgeous Burghley House and the lake in the background. Land Rover Burghley attracts large crowds to witness top-class equestrian action, with some amazing shopping avenues as well as many other attractions and activities on offer in this truly stunning location. The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials [...]
Travel packing tips
Helpful travelling tips ? Prepare for a safe trip If you are jetting away soon, you should take it into consideration when packing to make your journey as smooth as possible. Keep up with local rules and regulations Be sure to check entry requirements as these can vary from country to country. Check Smart Traveller AU or Safe Travel NZ, and the official government sites for the latest restrictions and requirements for the country you [...]
More Than Just Horse Shows
Many of us don’t aspire to or have the opportunity to compete at the high level but it is so amazing to watch some of the World’s top riders in action with such charisma and precision. There are many competitions around the world that the World’s best riders and horses compete. The top events are the Olympics, and the World Equestrian Games which are held every four years, World Cups, Nation Cups, Global Champions Show [...]
In the Media – London International Horse Show
The London International Horse Show was a Christmas extravaganza 🎅and one of the most popular horse shows in the UK. I wanted to share my experience of attending the London International Horse Show in December 2022. Snaffle Travel was thrilled to bring some guests to the London International Horse Show and it was even more special as it snowed while we were there which added to the Christmas magic. London was so festive 🎅with the [...]
Icelandic Sheep Round-up
Every September, Icelandic farmers, riders on Icelandic horse's and entire communities take part in the annual tradition of the sheep roundup called the réttir. This may mean scaling mountains and valleys to collect their sheep and before Iceland’s long dark winters sets in. The sheep roundup is one of the most important events in Iceland’s countryside and visitors are most welcome. Sheep are important to the farmers and their livelihood as well as important to Iceland: [...]
Stay in your very own Castle at “Castle Leslie”
Have you ever dreamed of staying in a Castle? The beautiful Castle Leslie in County Monaghan, just 90 minutes north of Dublin, has a history of rock stars, war heroes, equestrians, aristocratic heritage and its surprisingly affordable. Castle Leslie Estate and its world class Equestrian Centre, nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes. The Estate offers an idyllic setting for outdoor activity and adventure. It is the [...]
How to Travel Safe & Avoid Scams
How To Avoid Pickpockets on your Holiday A trip away is a time to unwind, recharge and take in new experiences and the last thing you want is to be come of a victim of a horrid pickpocketing experience. You don't want to be the one wistfully talked of as ‘that cousin who was robbed in Madrid’ at family gatherings to come! Pick pocketing is rampant around the world and their techniques are so highly [...]
“Ireland beach ride”
HAVE NEW ALWAYS WANTED TO RIDE IN IRELAND The Clew Bay ride is a unique ride on the West Coast of Ireland and offers trail riding on quality Irish-bred horses. This includes visits to historical sights, riding along stoned walled ancient roads, visits to quaint Irish villages meeting the locals, and riding on the beaches of the Atlantic Way. Ireland is known as “The Land of The Horse”. A temperate climate and good soil conditions [...]
Some interesting facts about the Household Cavalry
Interesting Facts about the Household Cavalry The Household Cavalry consists of two regiments, armoured reconnaissance and mounted ceremonial, with both units manned equally by soldiers from two regiments, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. It is one of the oldest regiments in the British Army and has taken part in every major campaign since 1660. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment is based in Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and provides ceremonial troops for all state [...]
Newmarket the UK, Racing Capital of the World
Newmarket is the heart of the horse racing world and is known as the capital of the horseracing industry in the UK, both in national and international terms. This arises from the range of horse racing interests in the town covering all aspects of the racing industry. There are more racehorses, trainers, stable staff, stud farms and racing organisations based in the town of Newmarket. Than anywhere else in the world. If you like horses [...]
The Spanish Riding School in Vienna
Vienna's world-famous Spanish Riding School is something not to be missed if you are visiting Vienna. It is an absolute must to see the riding hall truly reminiscent of the imperial Habsburg era and the Lipizzaner stallions dancing to the music. This equestrian show is performed by Lipizzaner stallions that originated from the imperial stud in Lipica, Slovenia. The graceful stallions perform classical dressage movements to a classical-music program while the audience watches from pillared [...]
Do you know what the Kladruber horse is bred for?
The National Horse stud of the Czech Republic, Kladruby nad Labem, is one of the oldest operating stud farms in Europe and the Kladruber horse is one of the oldest breeds of horses that have not been modernised in keeping with its origins for over 400 years. Today it is one of the top breeds used for carriage driving and royal ceremonial celebrations due to the horse’s nobility, temperament and high-stepping knee action. History of [...]
