THE WORLD’S BEST HORSE RIDING SAFARIS
This is a call for the wild at heart. Experience the thrill of riding through some of the world's most stunning and remote destinations, accessible only on horseback. At Black Saddle, we specialise in offering premium riding safaris for experienced riders. Our team has scoured the globe to bring you the finest, owner-operated riding safaris, guided by charismatic hosts who invite you into their world. Choose from exhilarating endurance rides in the Namib Desert, gastronomic sojourns through Andalusia's rolling hills, gallop alongside zebra and giraffe in the Maasai Mara, cross mountain ridgelines in Patagonia, or traverse black sand deserts with a herd of loose horses in Iceland. Let us tailor your perfect safari, one that will revive your senses and bring out your wild side"
NURPUR NOON
OCT - MAR | PAKISTAN
WHERE TO GO NEXT
Whether it’s next year’s big trip or a weekend away in Europe, we have a ride to match everyone’s dream get-away.
CAN’T CHOOSE?
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JOIN THE CLUB
Black Saddle Travel Club is a community for experienced riders looking to join the world’s finest riding safaris.
The Club is a free, casual place to exchange ideas, share recommendations, and meet like-minded people.
We love wild adventure, the loud thunder of our horse’s hooves beneath us, late nights talking about big ideas, warm fires, cold drinks and creating life-long friendships.
BENEFITS
Exclusive access to our calendar of hosted rides carefully selected to experience the best of an area at the best time of year.
Ride with world class equestrian travel photographers for incredible trip photos and memories for a lifetime.
Access our black book of preferred partners world’s best riding safaris and ride anytime with the most incredible hosts. We can assist with private bookings.
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We share new rides, new dates and one off expeditions
FROM OUR FOUNDER
HOW YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME MATTERS
When I created Black Saddle in 2020 I was working in finance in London and going on riding holidays regularly to escape from the City and get back to feeling like myself. I grew up in New Zealand and didn’t have any horsey friends in London though I REALLY wished I did.
Black Saddle solves two problems that I had back then.
Choosing a ride. We only list the world’s best rides. We have very high standards. We list sporty rides, in beautiful remote places, with incredible hosts that make you feel like friends and rides that offer immense value for the richness of the experience. Our rides will make you feel alive. They’ll make you feel like yourself.
We create a community of experienced riders looking to meet like-minded people. Maybe you’re like I was and don’t have horsey friends locally. Maybe your friends have young families and don’t have as much time for travel as you do. Maybe you’re at a point in your life where it would be nice to meet some new people.
If you enjoy wild + remote places, adventure, if you’re interested in learning about the local culture, if travelling on horses makes you feel refreshed and renewed even when the rides are physically demanding - you’re in the right place!
Looking forward to planning your dream safari with you.
EMMA BARRON
Founder of Black Saddle
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