Ireland is a land of endless enchantments. On the west coast, teetering on the very edge of Europe, sits Connemara - the real emerald of the isle. Bleak and beautiful, the best way to see Connemara's patchwork of lakes, mountains, white sandy beaches and boggy plains is of course, between the ears of a native horse.
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Wait A Little: African Big Five Horse Safari /
As our Boerperd ponies now wove in and out of the foliage, we were grateful for the cool cover of the dense South African bush. Philip, our guide, hushed our small group and encouraged us to stay close. I noticed he had released the safety catch on his revolver. My little mare snorted ahead. Despite her remarkably calm demeanour I could feel her heartbeat reverberate through my legs and soon my own was pounding alongside.
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