Articles Tagged 'Jordan'

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International Horseback Archery Championship in Amman, Jordan

Awesome photos from the Al-Faris 3rd International Horseback Archery Championship in Amman in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Jordan hosted the Al-Faris 3rd International Horseback Archery Championship, under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, at the Royal Hashemite Court...

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Dana Village Horse Trek in Jordan

Ride back in time through a 15th century village in Jordan, right beside the Dana Nature Reserve. by Darley Newman I certainly felt like I was stepping back in time as I rode an Arabian horse through the small village of Dana on the edge of the Dana Nature Reserve in Jordan. I listened to the...

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Exploring Little Petra on Horseback in Jordan

Horse Ride through the ancient city of Petra in Jordan by Darley Newman You’ve probably seen photographs of the Petra’s famous Treasury or perhaps know it from the climax of the movie “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” starring Harrison Ford, when Indiana finds the ...

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My Wild Chariot Ride in Jerash, Jordan

In the historic Roman city of Jerash in Northern Jordan, I was able to try one of the most unique equestrian experiences I could have ever imagined, riding in a horse drawn chariot- rather racing- as a part of RACE, Roman Army and Chariot Experience. by Darley Newman It’s the NASCAR of o...

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The Arabian Horse Breed Profile

Learn the history and characteristics of the Arabian horse. A history of close interaction with people have given Arabians an innate ability to bond with humans. Find out if this is the right breed for you! Equitrekking interviews Hilary Nixon, Communications Coordinator for the Arabian Horse As...

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Equitrekking on Create TV Video Promos

Watch promos for Equitrekking's new season on Create TV, a Public Television lifestyle channel. View the TV schedule. Episodes include Equitrekking Alberta, Uruguay, Jordan: Petra, Royal Stables & Dead Sea, Turkey's Coast, Cappadocia & Istanbul, Great American...

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Jordan Travel Videos from Emmy winning Equitrekking

View videos from the Wadi Rum Desert, driving chariots in Jerash, the Royal Stables with Princess Alia, Arabian horses and more. Travel videos the Middle Eastern Kingdom of Jordan with Equitrekking host Darley Newman.  Video 1 Driving a Horse Drawn Chariot in Jerash Video 2 Bedouin...

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Roman Chariot Driving Video

by Darley Newman In the historic Roman city of Jerash in Northern Jordan, I was able to try one of the most unique equestrian experiences I could have ever imagined, riding in a horse drawn chariot- rather racing- as a part of RACE, the Roman Army and Chariot Experience. It’s the NASCAR of...

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Bedouin Meal Video in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Ever wonder what you'd eat on a desert trek with the Bedouin in the Middle East?  by Darley Newman Saddle up with this Equitrekking video of our culinary adventures while riding in Jordan. Even though I was there at the end of September, a cooler time to ride in Jordan’s deser...

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Wadi Rum Riding with the Bedouin

by Darley Newman Ride through the Wadi Rum Desert with me and my Bedouin guide, Atallah Swalhen. This video features the desert's beautiful expanses. The Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan is called ‘The Valley of the Moon’. Having ridden the lunar landscapes of Iceland as well as th...