RIDING ESCAPES FOR THE WILD AT HEART
At Wild Mane, we know the feeling of needing an escape, on horse back of course, all too well. That’s why we’ve searched the world for the best riding holidays, designed to give experienced riders the escape of their dreams. Whether it's riding through the volcanic plains of Iceland with a herd of loose horses or riding alongside Africa’s most famous wildlife, we have an escape for everyone. We value ‘experience of a lifetime’ type rides, with generous hosts, incredible scenery and unforgettable horses. Find your dream riding adventure at Wild Mane and escape the ordinary.
ESCAPE THE ORDINARY
RIDES BY LOCATION
RIDES BY SEASON
OUR WILD RIDE OF THE MONTH
Become truly off grid and ride wild with a herd of loose horses on a 7 day volcanic Iceland adventure.
Starting at an Icelandic riding centre, you’ll ride through vast lava fields and over hills covered in lupins, all in sight of a striking volcano.
Sleeping in a farmhouse & rustic wooden cabin and continuing your journey across volcanic plains, you’ll reach a landscape which makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into The Lord of the Rings and offers the chance for a dip in a hot spring.
Journeying on 2 different horses, you’ll traverse more of Iceland’s incredible scenery, galloping and tolting your way home alongside a herd of loose horses.
This really is the adventure and escape of a lifetime.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
As incredible and as privileged as it is to be able to travel the world and experience the beauty of nature and different cultures, it’s no secret that air travel isn’t benefitting our world. That’s why it’s important to make an effort to travel as sustainably as possible and commit to reducing your impact on the environment.
Air travel currently accounts for roughly 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and contributes to around 4% of global warming. If unmitigated, aviation emissions could double by 2050 and consume around 10% of the remaining carbon budget to stay below 1.5C of global warming. Not only does air travel contribute to CO2 emissions, but planes also release other gases such as water vapour, nitrous oxide and sulfur dioxide (alongside soot), all of which further contribute to warming and may be up to 3 times worse than the warming caused by aviation’s CO2 emissions.
These facts aren’t pretty and we don’t mention them to scare you into not travelling or shame you for the travel you have done, but to make you aware of what you can do to enact positive change and offset your carbon footprint.
So here’s 10 ways to make your travel more sustainable….
NOT SURE WHERE TO GO?
Drop us a message and we’ll help you plan your dream riding escape 🐎🌅
A word from our founder
Hello and welcome to Wild Mane!
A place for wild spirited riders and travel lovers.
Our mission is to connect you with the best riding escapes worldwide and make that riding holiday you’ve always dreamed of going on a reality.
I was inspired to start Wild Mane after a riding holiday in Iceland in 2022 & 2023 (it was so good I went back to do it again) that changed my life and the way I want to travel the world. There is nothing better than experiencing the views and culture of a country through a set of ears.
But travel isn’t always easy and planning takes a lot of time which is why at Wild Mane, we take care of that for you. We value ‘experience of a lifetime’ rides with generous hosts, incredible scenery and unforgettable horses. We list only the best rides, designed for you to escape the ordinary and ride wild.
We can’t wait to plan your next magical riding escape with you!
Eleri
Founder and director of Wild Mane Travel