Intrepid Country file Journalist takes to the saddle on Dartmoor

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Intrepid Country file Journalist takes to the saddle on Dartmoor

Was there ever an area more suited to exploring on horseback than Dartmoor? Sian Lewis from BBC Country File Magazine took to the saddle for a 22-mile (35km) adventure with Liberty Trails. Here’s what she says Countryfile Magazine Editorial Feature Feb 2015

By Elaine Prior|2017-10-20T11:59:00+00:00January 29th, 2015|0 Comments

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2 days ago

EXACTLY SIX MONTHS TODAY!!
..We will be welcoming riders from around Britain and the world to take part in the fourth Dartmoor Derby..
For those who don't know, it's a once a year challenge ride run by Liberty Trails involving small teams guided by experts, tackling 50 miles of glorious Dartmoor over three days. We build a sensational camp in the moors for our guests (though the catering is more Mayfair than camp site), serve lunch in a local beauty spot on each day's ride, and throw a few lovely surprises into the mix too.
You can either bring your own horse or we can supply you with a fit hunter type.
This short film was made after our pilot event to help launch the first The Dartmoor Derby proper, and is still one of our favourite films.
Various hunting mad supporters helped us to create it, some of it filmed outside our usual riding season. Don't the moors look wonderful though in every single frame?
IF YOU LIKE THIS FILM, PLEASE SHARE IT!
We still have places available for this year's Derby - email enquiries@liberty-trails.com or visit liberty-trails.com/horse-riding-experiences/the-dartmoor-derby/
DON'T WAIT ANOTHER YEAR.. if you want to ride the Derby, this should be the year! ... See MoreSee Less

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Liberty Trails

4 days ago

THE FIRST FOAL OF THE YEAR?
One of the early foals to be born on Dartmoor this spring was produced almost outside Liberty Trails's Dartmoor base today. She (we think it's a she) didn't look altogether thrilled to have landed, but her dam was soon up and grazing and the little one was suckling with the softest whiskers on her muzzle.
There is always something on Dartmoor - from buzzards to skylarks, cattle to ponies - to keep you entertained on these moors, and our guides can tell you all about local legends and traditions.
Why not book to ride with Liberty Trails while this new arrival is still at her cutest? Read more about our rides at www.liberty-trails.com ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY we'd especially like to salute all the adventurous riding ladies from around the world who have ridden with Liberty Trails, ESPECIALLY the doyenne of them all, Mary King.

Mary has made her mark so many times on the international stage as an eventer, and always with grace and charm.

We're very honoured that she rides with Liberty Trails this June (10th to 13th) hosting a very special ride on the moors while staying with our guests at Bovey Castle.
With just over three months until this special ride, find out more about it at liberty-trails.com/horse-riding-experiences/ride-dartmoor-mary-king-mbe-experience/ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

SEVEN MONTHS FROM TODAY... Liberty Trails will have riders from around Britain and the world (some of them even from our home county of Devon) exploring Dartmoor with us — 50 miles over 3 days — in the fourth annual The Dartmoor Derby.. We cannot wait to meet those of you we've only so far spoken with, emailed and planned with!
In around FOUR months we will also host our annual Mary King ride, in which the eventing legend accompanies a group in two stunning days of riding over the moors, sharing supper with them each night at Bovey Castle hotel..
Spring is in the air and the moors are as stunning as ever.. Make 2019 the year YOU come to ride with us.. Find out more about these rides and more at www.liberty-trails.com.. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

HOW HAPPY ARE WE THIS MORNING??!!
We are very proud to be a small, personal firm which gets to know EVERY client properly and personally, so that we can deliver riding and holiday experiences to rival anything else in the world.
But we are a small (if handpicked!) team and it was quite something to find ourselves at Bristol Aerospace last night under the wings of mighty Concorde as FINALISTS in the South West Tourism Awards alongside other major international tourism businesses and venues ranging from our friends at Bovey Castle (now the leading large hotel in the South West! Congratulations!) to The Bath Pump rooms and SS Great Britain in Bristol.

We qualified for these awards having won DOUBLE GOLD at the Visit Devon awards late last year, and in these finals followed up with DOUBLE SILVER in..
> Active and Sporting Experience Award and
> International Visitor Experience of the Year
Liberty Trails's Bob Prior collected the awards with team member Lucy HIgginson, Elaine Prior supporting us in spirit from Africa.. (we'll keep them safe for you Elaine!)
To win TWO of these lovely awards is really such wonderful industry recognition.
Why not come and see for ourselves what impressed the award judges, and what entices so many Liberty Trails guests to come back to ride with us again and again? Visit www.liberty-trails.com
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Fantastic couple of days. Far exceeded our expectations. We can't thank you enough Elaine. Next time can't come quickly enough:)

Val, Maizie, Emma & David, Herefordshire

Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to experience the magic of Dartmoor; you've created memories that we will keep forever. You have shared Dartmoor's unique beauty and your knowledge and kindness have exposed us to a fantastic riding experience. The horses you provided were absolutely beautiful and were a pleasure to ride. You have enabled us to enjoy a breathtaking experience that we can only hope to revisit in the future.

Chrissy, Lin, Jane and Glen, Gloucestershire

Thanks to all for a great couple of days riding, great horses, people and organisation and of course the weather was perfect. Not sitting on a horse until Friday so hopefully the bits that matter will have recovered by then. I fancy some cattle mustering next year and will definitely be back.

Clive Edwards, Leicestershire

Thank you all for a fantastic weekend. Not only did we enjoy our riding adventure but the horses seemed to thoroughly enjoy the peace and quiet of your yards. The dawn- break ride was inspired and one we always remember. Special thanks to Bob for the hearty breakfasts.

Anne & Lesley, Cirencester

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Intrepid Country file Journalist takes to the saddle on Dartmoor

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