Solo Cross-Country Horse Trekking in Mongolia

Have you been dreaming about riding solo across Mongolia? To make this dream come true there's a lot you need to know, and it can be hard to find others who've done it. We can teach you important things you need to know in a condensed timeframe. Get no-nonsense, down-to-earth planning and advice including:

• buying horses: where to buy, who to trust, how much to pay - we will go with you to the horse dealers 
• tack: saddles, bridles, etc. and where to buy - we will take you to Naraantuul Market and help you buy what you need
• route planning: sites to see, navigation techniques
• accomodation: how to ask for lodging in a family ger, how much to pay
• provisions: what to take, what to buy a long the way, managing pack horses 
• culture: customs, taboos, do's and don'ts
• language: essential Mongolian language phrases 
• when you need help: how to get it when you need it
• health and safety: first aid for you and your horse, plus dangers and annoyances (ie, horse thieves)
• behind those big brown eyes: understanding the Mongolian horse

You decide how many days you want to stay and which topics you need to cover.

Testimonials:

"I first made contact with Stepperiders nearly 3 months ago. I came to them with dozens of questions about how to do a solo horse trip through Mongolia. They were extremely informative and invited me to stay at Stepperiders while I became accustomed to Mongolia. After spending a week with Stepperiders, I feel very comfortable setting off on my own. I have been introduced to customs and ways of life I would have otherwise stumbled over throughout my trip. Thank you very much Stepperiders."

Joshua (USA), 24 May 2006 

"I wanted to try independent travelling by horse in Mongolia... and I discovered Stepperiders! I thought that meeting them would be a good preparation for getting out there on my own... Err, I was wrong: It was AWESOME !!! Definitely stay a couple of days with them, and they will let you know all that you need about preparing a trip, buying horses, choosing your equipment, behaving with the Mongolians...Cheers all, Stepperiders is bound to succeed!!!"

Adrien (France), 1 Jun 2006  

"I really recommend Stepperiders if you are planning to do solo horse trekking. Unless you speak Mongolian, it`s going to be very hard to buy the horses and tack etc. without someone helping you ( or you will end up paying much more) Before my trek I stayed few days with Stepperiders and we covered all the things I needed to know when I was riding alone. They really worked a lot to find good horses for me that would be able to do the job. I stayed there few days also after the trek and felt more like a family member than a customer."

Tuomas (Finland), 8 Aug 2007