Selman Hotel & Stables, Marrakech, Morocco- Selman is the creation of a Moroccan couple passionate both about luxury and horses in equal measures. Their priorities are reflected in an impressive Moroccan property where the graceful Arabian thoroughbreds live in opulent style along with the guests that come to spend time with them. Selman’s equine residents enjoy state-of-the-art stable facilities, open pastures and regular five-star grooming sessions that leave them looking coiffed and gorgeous.
Coworth Park, Ascot, England- Coworth Park is set on just under 100 hectares of pristine pastoral parkland on the borders of Windsor Great Park, just 50 minutes from London. It blends the warmth and comfort of an elegant Georgian country estate with a modern, contemporary style. Beautifully bred, well-trained and immaculately presented horses are available to guests of all ages to enjoy the thrill of riding, whatever their level of experience and no matter what their ambitions are in the saddle
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, NSW-nSet amid the stunning scenery of the rugged Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, and built around a fully restored traditional homestead, this luxury eco-resort blends in seamlessly with its own private conservation and nature reserve. With 40 freestanding heritage-style luxury suites, each with its own private terrace and pool, combined with a lush spa and fine dining, it is the essence of high-end comfort in a pristine natural environment.
PER AQUUM Desert Palm, Dubai- This resort offers sheer five-star luxury over 60 hectares. Lush green polo fields and palm trees emerge from the vast, dramatic ‘sandscapes’ that surround the property. The Desert Palm polo estate combines stables with four championship polo fields where world-class games are regularly held, including the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge each January.
La Bamba de Areco, San Antonio de Areco, Argentina- As one of the oldest estancias in Argentina, La Bamba is written into the gaucho history of the Pampas. Dating back to 1830, it offers the perfect blend of country-home refinement (courtesy of a grand renovation in 2009) and equestrian experiences. The estate is home to an international polo team and two polo fields as well as rich gaucho heritage, with traditional barbecues, mate tastings, music and folk dances adding to the colonial magic.
Singita Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania- An African safari is the trip of a lifetime, getting close to some of the world’s most majestic creatures and feeling the extraordinary power of this vast continent. With a Singita tailored Equestrian Safaris (available from 1 June to 31 October each year), you can get even closer to these animals, riding alongside zebra and giraffe as if you were one of the herd.