Horse Riding Through Time in Cappadocia

Journey back in time on horseback through Cappadocia on a village to village horse trek with the locals. by Darley Newman In ancient times the name Cappadocia meant “the land of beautiful horses” and the finest horses were raised in this part of Central Turkey. As part of my job as...

5 Great Horse Museums- Horse Lovers Museums

Love horses and history or just plain horse crazy? Here's your ticket to great horse museums with Western art, cowgirl bling, history and yes... live horses! by Darley Newman Often on our travels for Equitrekking, we visit horse museums around the world. Many are small and were started by ...

Castle Leslie Equestrian Vacation in Ireland- Part 2

Part 2 of my "Downton Abbey" experience on an equestrian vacation at Castle Leslie Estate in Ireland. by Equitrekking host Darley Newman Read Part 1 of my adventures at Castle Leslie. A great way to explore Castle Leslie Estate for non-riders or the horsey set is to hop aboard one of...

Castle Leslie Riding Vacation in Ireland- Part 1

Part 1 of my "Downton Abbey" experience on horseback at Castle Leslie Estate in Ireland. by Darley Newman Castle Leslie Estate in Glaslough, Ireland is an equestrian’s dream vacation destination and a great place for those looking for their own "Downton Abbey" experience. The castle is...

Horse Riding The Silk Road in Turkey

Horse Riding the Silk Road in Turkey, we visit the 13th century caravanserai of Sarihan, one of the coolest rest stops I've ever visited. by Darley Newman You know you’ve found a worthwhile travel spot if you decide to go back for a second time. I traveled to Cappadocia, Turkey to ri...

Equitrekking.com’s Top 10 Articles of 2012

Introducing the most popular articles, as measured by your clicks, on Equitrekking.com in 2012. Your picks included several from Karen Braschayko's Dream Jobs series, equine art, OTTB trainers, Raina Paucar's horse breed profiles, riding California's High Sierras and more. ...

Horses in the Snow- Fun Winter Horse Photos & Videos

A picturesque winter scene... horses romping in the snow or carrying guests in horse drawn sleighs. Below are some iconic winter horse images and videos to put you in the horsey holiday spirit. Don your layers and get outside and play! Happy holidays! White and black horses in snow by ...

Linda Carson’s Dream Ranch LIfe

Want to change your life? Wonder what it's like to leave your corporate job behind to live on a ranch by yourself with a menagerie of animals? Read on! by Darley Newman Have you ever wanted to do something different with your life? Perhaps quit your office job, travel somewhere new and tak...