Pony-trekking is a perfect way to discover the hidden Lesotho. The Basotho are renowned as a nation of horse-men, and for generations the sure-footed Basotho pony has been bred as the ideal form of transport in the rugged mountains. Today, the pony is still one of the most effective means of reaching more inaccessible mountain villages, and for the visitor this is probably the most popular way of getting to some of the most beautiful parts of Lesotho. Gentle and sure-footed, they are ideal for people who have not sat on a horse for ... (more)