Trail rider Caroline McCoy shares the beauty of riding through New Mexico's deserts in the spring and discovers a waterfall along the way. photos and story by Caroline Ames McCoy Spring winds can make us feel like our minds, skin, hair and souls are being desiccated. In search of wate...

Interested in horseback riding in Israel? Check out these photos from Sirin Riders, a riding holiday outfitter that leads equestrians on riding adventures throughout Israel. The country of Israel is an increasingly popular destination for riding vacations. Combining ancient history, vibrant cult...

A traveler celebrates her birthday at a working horse and longhorn cattle ranch in Southern Colorado, horseback riding to view wild mustangs. by Pamela Keller The morning sun beats down on the back of my neck as I sit astride Penny, my mount for the day. It is quiet, save for a slight wind rus...

Equine photographer Manuela Stefan shares the story of the stunning Lipizzan horses from the 'Sambata de Jos' stud farm in Romania. I can only think of Romanian heritage with a profound sense of pride. I travel the world but return to my home country whenever I can. There is so much beau...

For riders looking for the charm of a B&B with the added bonus of exploring a new area on your own horse, here are a few options for your next weekend getaway. by Alexandra Begley California B&B's for Horse Lovers The Enchanted April Inn in Pilot Hill, California is about as elega...

Have you ever wanted to come home from your riding vacation with improved abilities and a greater understanding of riding principles? We look at dressage training vacations in Portugal and Spain to inspire your next holiday. by Jocelyn Pierce Every level of rider, from beginner to advanced, ca...

Read about Alex McNeil’s unique adventure, a community driven, cross-country trek with equine companion, Pepper. by Jocelyn Pierce In March of 2013, Alex McNeil embarked on a cross-country journey from coast-to-coast, spanning twelve states, and covering close to 4,000 miles, all aboard ...

Known as the land of the Great Genghis Khan, nomadic life-style, barren landscapes, rolling hills and rickety carts, the Mongolian countryside is not your usual tourist stop! Mongolia certainly seemed like no other place I had ever been, and that’s what made it such an appealing destinatio...

Catherine Holland, who writes the Little Viking Horse blog, takes her Icelandics on a riding holiday on the Gower Peninsula in Wales and shares how you can do it, too. by Catherine Holland One of the things we love to do with our horses is “ramble." A quick brush, check feet, tack ...

The holiday season is a time for giving. Karen Prell shares a story of a friend who helps another keep her horses in a time of need. by Karen Prell She had driven this road a thousand times, but this time was going to be different. This time it would be the last time she drove this way, the la...