Challenge and sponsored rides

 

 

Scottish Coast to Coast Challenge Rides

September 8th to 15th and September 17th to 23rd 2012

 

Our Sept 17th Challenge is now fully booked!  However, a further 2 places are now available on our Sept 8th Challenge ride. To obtain one of these places call Fran on 01953 4973210 or email francesplume@worldhorsewelfare.org.

 

 

 

 

The Scottish highlands are truly beautiful, and just made for exploring on horseback. The horses are mainly Highlands, Highland crosses and Irish cobs, who are incredibly tough and surefooted.  Using old tracks and drovers' paths, you’ll be crossing some of the wildest country in the UK. Look out for magnificent stags, buzzards, and even golden eagles if you’re lucky!
 
 
 

You will be able to canter along lovely wide sandy beaches, tread your way carefully through boggy flatlands and climb up over the passes to take in views that will stay with you for a lifetime. This itinerary is unique to World Horse Welfare – you cannot buy it “off the shelf”.

You will need to be physically fit and happy to spend long hours in the saddle, and must be a confident, experienced rider – happy to ride at a faster pace and able to pop over the odd log or ditch if necessary.

 

For more information please email francesplume@worldhorsewelfare.org or contact her on 01953 497210.  Alternatively, download a brochure and registration form from the bottom of this page.

 

 

High Plateau Challenge, Tibet    (July 22nd to August 6th 2012)     

 

2 places now available!!

To obtain one of these places call Fran on 01953 4973210 or email francesplume@worldhorsewelfare.org.

 

 

Join World Horse Welfare for the trip of a lifetime!

Riding local Tibetan mountain horses you will travel through the upland grasslands of Sichuan Province to the rolling hills of the high plateau, where you will be surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Min Shan and Anye Machin mountains.

 

You will experience the untouched nomadic culture of eastern Tibet, visiting remote Buddhist monasteries and spending time with some of the local people along the way.

 

This is an authentic wilderness experience – during the ride there is no vehicle support and accommodation is a combination of camping and Tibetan family homes.

Contact Fran on 01953 497210 or email francesplume@worldhorsewelfare.org for more information. Alternatively, download a brochure and registration form from the bottom of this page.

 

 

 

Join an open challenge

 

By taking part in an "open challenge ride" you can fundraise for a charity of your choice, including World Horse Welfare. For details about open challenges please visit Charity Challenge. There are some exciting destinations on offer, and you will be helping horses while you ride.

 

Sponsored Rides

 

Do you have good local off-road riding? If so, maybe you are able to organise your own sponsored ride? Please email Frances Plume or call her on 01953 497210 for fundraising help and promotional materials.