Equestrian Escapes That Let You Travel With Your Four-Legged Friend

While a growing number of luxury hotels and estates now offer bring-your-own-horse programs – with purpose-built stables, veterinary access, and experienced grooms – the golden rule remains unchanged: the horse’s happiness, health, and safety must come first.

Transport stress, unfamiliar terrain, changes in climate, and short stays can be unsettling for horses, which is why many professionals advise that bringing your own horse only makes sense for longer visits, familiar landscapes, or trips centered around competition or training. In many cases, riding well-cared-for local horses is the more considerate – and equally rewarding – option. For those occasions when traveling together is appropriate, these rarefied equestrian escapes have the ...