Most of us think of touring the country or historic sites on foot or in our cars, but those who want a real idea of what history was like opt for a first-hand experience on the back of a horse. Horses allow riders to move more slowly than they would in cars while truly feeling their surroundings. Hundreds of years ago, horses were our only mode of transportation. Lynne Holzhauser, the owner of Lynne?s Riding School in New York City, has been quoted as saying that Equitours is one of the best touring companies in the world when it comes to horseback riding. She recommends comparing schools, and paying close attention to which trips are better for beginners.