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Bandera, Texas

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Bandera, Texas
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“Bandera is a city in Bandera County, Texas, United States. It was founded by Polish Catholic settlers from Silesia in the 1850s.The county seat, it lies in the Texas Hill Country, a part of the Edwards Plateau located at the crossroads of the central, southern, and western parts of the state, Its…”
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National GeographicJun 26

7 equestrian experiences to embrace your inner cowboy

These trips let you discover some of the world's most iconic horse-riding cultures and traditions — and explore wild landscapes straight from the saddle.

Nicknamed the ‘cowboy capital of the world’.

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  • Bandera, TexasNeighborhoodNicknamed the ‘cowboy capital of the world’.
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  • Chittorgarh fortressSightChittorgarh, IndiaExplore historical walkways from the saddle of a Marwari.
  • Pushkar Camel FairFestivalPushkar, IndiaAttendees trade horses, cattle, and camels.
  • Argentine gauchoPlacePampas, ArgentinaLearn cattle herding and navigating terrain at estancias.
  • Icelandic horsesPlaceIcelandExperience unique movement like pacing and tölt on guided rides.
  • rettirFestivalIcelandAttend annual sheep roundups in September and October.
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  • Borders Common RidingsFestivalScottish Borders, United KingdomExperience cultural reenactments from May to September.
  • Lexington, KentuckyNeighborhoodLexington, United StatesEarned the extravagant title of ‘horse capital of the world’.
  • Horse Nations Indian Relay CouncilPlaceUS, United StatesCompetitors race without saddles across the US and Canada.
  • Feria del CaballoFestivalJerez, SpainCelebrates elaborate horseback parades and flamenco performances.
  • Camino de SantiagoTrailSantiago de Compostela, SpainRide a traditional Spanish horse along grassy mountains and coastal trails.
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