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Golegã National Horse Fair – Portugal

The description of the Golegã National Horse Fair and its significance in Portugal's equestrian culture is captivating. From an agricultural fair to a renowned event showcasing the Lusitano breed reflects the deep-rooted connection between the town of Golegã and its equestrian heritage. The diverse range of activities and competitions, from Lusitano showing classes to dressage, [...]

Golegã National Horse Fair – Portugal2023-12-18T23:06:33+11:00

The Royal Mews in London

The Royal Mews is a busy working Mews looking after the transport of the Royal household and is owned by the British Royal Family.  The Mews was first established in Charing Cross, London in the 1820s. Today the Royal Mews is located very close to Buckingham Palace.  It is still very important in providing road [...]

The Royal Mews in London2024-01-22T08:38:35+11:00

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 [...]

Some interesting facts about the Household Cavalry2023-08-17T19:43:33+10:00

Chantilly’s Living Museum of the Horse

Paris is only a 25 minute train journey from Chantilly, known for its picturesque castle dating back to the Gallo-Roman period, its forest and park. Today the Chantilly Chateau houses the Musée Condé, where collections of the Duke of Aumale, its last private owner, are open to the public. Raphael, Botticelli, and Ingres are only [...]

Chantilly’s Living Museum of the Horse2022-08-03T19:14:22+10:00

Transylvania Trail, Romania

The Rustic Charm of Romania By Tania Huppatz, Snaffle Travel - www.snaffletravel.com.au A trek into the pages of Tolstoy, Tania Huppatz from Snaffle Travel shares her riding experience of the five day escorted tour through the historical landscape of Transylvania, which has remained unchanged for more than one hundred years. Set against the backdrop of the Carpathian [...]

Transylvania Trail, Romania2021-01-27T15:19:32+11:00

Christmas time at the London International Horse Show

More correctly known as The London International Horse Show, this popular festive show takes place at London Excel every year just before Christmas. It is a pre-Christmas ritual for the vast majority of the British horse world. A brilliant place to get into the festive spirit, while also doing a last-minute spot of Christmas shopping, [...]

Christmas time at the London International Horse Show2024-01-19T18:23:03+11:00

Exciting, new riding holiday destinations

Snaffle Travel has a very busy month with the Badminton Horse Trials & Royal Windsor Show group tour departing on the 2nd of May.  This is our third group tour to Badminton in the UK.  Badminton is always exciting and the group always has such an amazing time.  Some enjoy a cross-country course walk with [...]

Exciting, new riding holiday destinations2021-06-03T22:40:43+10:00
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