The Dude Ranchers Association. They represent several hundred ranches. Their interactive site allows you to filter for activities amenities, location, difficulty, and other features. Several offer ‘women only’ dates. (www.duderanch.org)
These companies offer package riding tours. The itineraries vary; their venues are worldwide. Check the details of any trip, including what is covered by the fee, accommodations, which meals are included, transfers from airport or arrival to the hotel or ranch, transportation options for getting there, insurance, pre- and post-excursions, and expected gratuities or additional fees.
These are listed alphabetically. There is no preference or recommendation.
Active Riding Trips: (www.activeridingtrips.com)
Equitours: (www.equitours.com)
Equitrekking: (www.equitrekking.com)
Hidden Trails: (www.hiddentrails.com)
High Point Tours: (www.highpointtours.com)
Blue Sky Sage. This is in Wyoming. It offers women-only retreats, cattle drives, and similar adventures. A few dates are co-ed. (www.blueskysage.com)
Writing Horseback is a site that reviews riding destinations, vacations, and gear. (www.writinghorseback.com)
Equestrian Adventuresses is a site “for women who love horses, adventure, and travel.” It is quite extensive with articles, podcasts, books, and videos that allow you to virtually join the trip.(FB) Equestrian Adventuresses—Horse and Travel Lovers)(www.equestrianadventuresses.com)
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