Posts Tagged ‘horse riding’
Horse tourism in Scotland
The one, who has ever spent the holiday in a saddle, knows that it is the best rest for nature-lovers.
Contact with a horse always brings pleasure, especially if this contact occurs on a background of the amazingly beautiful nature, when you have the reliable and true four-footed partner under a saddle, you can trust him completely in any, even in the most unexpected situation.
The history of Scotland elapses in century’s depth, that is testifies by perfectly remained constructions of prehistoric times, later constructions of the Middle Ages – abbeys and the strengthened castles similar to unapproachable fortresses, and also majestic palaces of the nineteenth century. Read the rest of this entry »
Camping on horseback
Horse riding allows to receive not only physical activity, but also presents a considerable quantity of impressions. Riding a horse, you will have a feeling of flight, without coming off the earth! The contact with these kind and clever animals helps to remove stress and uneasiness. Riding is one of the best ways allowing the person to feel himself as a part of the nature after monotonous weeks of city vanity. Also the important link in psychological health is increase of the confidence in your own forces and the self-estimation, arising with successful acquisition of horse control’s skills.
Equestrian Camping in Canada
With love of outdoor activities Canadians are very enthusiastic campers. Alberta is a perfect place for it. There you can combine a range of activities in all variety, such as horse-riding, biking, hiking and boating. For lovers of winter sports this is a good region as well.
The geographical position of Alberta makes camping pleasurable. It is situated between Saskatchewan prairies and Rocky Mountains. Boreal forests are mixed there with shifting glaciers and badlands where remains of prehistoric dinosaurs were discovered.
There are 69 provincial parks in Canada run by the state. Some of them provide backcountry camping picturesque views. The facilities are not developed there therefore one can experience primitive conditions for rest there. Some campsites of this kind are located in the area of Lake Louise, though Colin-Cornwall Lakes are also close. But the access to the Colin-Cornwall Lakes Wildland Park is fly-in only.
If you travel in Alberta with family, campgrounds for tent camping can be found throughout the province. These campgrounds provide amusement for children of different ages. They are arranged in games rooms and picnic areas. It is possible to pitch the tent in the vicinity of 5 lakes, which can be found in William A.Switzer Provincial Park. One of the well-equipped sites is Cold Lake. It has amphitheatre, playground for campers and hot showers. Read the rest of this entry »