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A five-star riding and spa retreat for women seeking luxury and wellbeing, set in the grandeur of Bovey Castle Hotel & Spa.
This three-night escape blends guided riding across Dartmoor with restorative rider wellness sessions that will improve your balance, flexibility and hip longevity — all designed to keep you in the saddle for years to come!
Created exclusively for health-conscious equestrian women navigating life’s next chapter, this is the only retreat of its kind within a five–star English castle.
This exclusive weekend is a celebration of the art of living well, with exquisite dining, indulgent spa experiences — and of course, the magic of the horse.
Register your interest & receive the full itinerary below.
Limber up and learn from rider health & fitness coach, Karzan Hughes as he takes you through daily mobility routines to promote your riding!
Enjoy 2 fun-filled days of cantering up Tors, crossing streams and learning the history of Dartmoor National Park as you ride past historic standing stones, old tin mines and more!
Maximise your weekend at the award winning Elan Spa, with a restorative massage to iron out any niggles from the days in the saddle. Or simply relaxant unwind in the sauna, jacuzzi or have a gentle swim in the heated pool.
Riders need to be experienced, competent and confident at all paces in wide open spaces. Ride a hireling that is fit, forward going and sure footed over this terrain.
Indulge in private dining each night, prepared by our first rate in-house chef team, who will be serving 3 course meals with locally sourced ingredients to give you a taste of the South West!
The ride group is accompanied by mounted guides, and a ground crew vehicle which will carry refreshments, spare kit etc.
Stretch, warm up and relax in your very own studio, where Karzan will take you through a mobility routine for riders to get you feeling and riding your best on your horse.
Kick of your boots and enjoy a delicious, safari-style lunch at a secret beauty spot on the open moor!
Expect to cover up to 15 miles each day with exhilarating canters, breathtaking views and plenty of time for photos and laughter!
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