I just got back from a week long trip to the Bordeaux area of France on horseback. What a way to visit all the Chateaus and wineries ! We covered about 220 km (110 miles) in 6 days averaging 5 1/2 hours of riding each day. You must be a good rider to do it, and obviously in very good shape as well. I will bring a cd of the photos with me to Houston if anyone is interesting in seeing the photos I took. If anyone has any questions about taking a similar trip, please feel free to contact me. I am already planning my next trip in a couple of years !