Outside the Corral

Is responsible tourism just a buzzword, or can it truly make a difference? How can a safari be both a luxurious escape and a meaningful way to protect the environment? Are horseback safaris only for expert riders, or can anyone discover the magic of exploring on horseback? And is the stunning landscape behind The Lion King pure imagination or inspired by real places? In this episode of Outside the...

How can a doctor’s advice to start a hobby lead to one of the world’s top Lusitano breeding farms? And are we really ever too old to start something new? What makes the Lusitano horse, the proud horse of Portugal, so unique as a horse breed? What makes them suitable for top-class dressage – even all the way to the Olympic Games? And what is it really like to run a global equestrian destination as...

What does it take to ride 500 kilometers across the Patagonian wilderness, in one of world’s toughest horse races, on horses you’ve only just met? How do you build trust with a new horse in a matter of minutes, when your safety, progress and sometimes even your survival depends on it? Is the Gaucho Derby only for elite athletes, or could an everyday rider dream of taking it on? And when the race i...

How do you train a horse for horseback safaris, where every rustle in the grass could mean danger? How do you match horse and rider on horseback safari, when the terrain ahead includes rivers, open plains, and maybe even elephants? What goes on behind the scenes of a mobile safari, where everything from hot showers to gourmet meals must move with the rhythm of the wild? And what’s it like to raise...

What if your childhood wasn’t spent in a neighborhood, but in the wild - with horses, tents, and the Masai Mara as your backyard? How does a horseback safari work exactly? What’s it like to ride through the bush on horseback - coming face to face with elephants and giraffes? Is it really safe to ride a horse — a prey animal — through lion territory? What does it take to guide guests on horseback t...

In this prologue episode of Outside the Corral, I - podcast host Laure-Anne Rigaux - share the why, what and how of this podcast. In this episode, you’ll discover: What to expect from Outside the Corral - a space where we meet inspiring horsemen and horsewomen from across the world, who have devoted their lives to horses, travel, and the pursuit of bold dreams. The deeper meaning behind the podcas...