Thank you again Charlotte and Zara for a wonderful weekend in the beautiful countryside. I still miss Charlie. He is a great horse - fun but safe - and really looked after me. Jamie was a real gentleman, opening all of those gates! I have already suggested to another frined in London to go on a "Stately Ride" and hopefully I can convince my husband to come with me on another ride in the spring. Many kisses to Charlie for me.

Let me tell you what a great time we had, it was just fantastic. We are definite converts and will make every effort to do it again next year. I have a great friend here in New York who would be interested..in the Stately Rides trip
Robyne and Herb from New York 


Zara, Thank you so much for such a wonderful weekend last weekend. It really was so special with the beautiful countryside, forward going horses, delicious food and amazing houses to stay in. I was slightly freaked out when I got home as to how close my neighbours were after staying on those estates where the nearest person lived miles away! My muscles finally were back to normal by Wednesday although my bottom will never forgive me! I hope to come riding with you again when you start the other ride. Is that likely to be next year now? Please send my thanks to Charlotte too and for her beautiful Otto. I so loved riding him. Thank you also to Piers for his charm and humour. Not to mention all those gates he dismounted for! Thank you again Zara. What a brilliant idea. I feel so privileged to have been one of the first. Take care. Love, Victoria. xxx
Victoria Mills


Zara Just a short email to thank you and Charlotte (and Piers!) for a really enjoyable weekend. It was a wonderful experience - and one I keep thinking about as I sit here chained to my desk in dirty, grey London. Please also pass my thanks on again to our delightful hosts - Annie and Christopher and Harry and Diana, and their families, were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. I have been looking at my photos and it all seems like a bit of a dream! I think that the group all got on very well - it was nice to meet different people and see a different part of the Cotswolds to the one I am familiar with. I would certainly be very interested in coming again (if you will have me)! Love to Charlie, Widge,Star, Otto and Marble Love Lindsay
Lindsay Morgan

Dear Zara and Charlotte, Thank you so much for a really lovely weekend it really was all you said it would be and I'm just sorry I diddnt have th courage to do the whole ride. Have fallen in love with all the horses especially Otto and Marble. Accomodation and food could not have been better what lovely places. I'm still thinking of the lovely countryside and villiages. All the best for the future I shall be thinking of you all in 2 weeks time. very best wishes Kate special thanks again to Charlotte
Kate Elphinstone