Articles Tagged 'New York'

Celebrating “the female Paul Revere” and the horse who carried her 40 miles through a rainy night to gather the local militia and preserve the course of the American Revolutionary War. by Karen Braschayko As equestrians today, we often choose to ride based on pleasant weather and e...

De-stress from the holidays with horses, mountain views and winter fun at a guest ranch. By Karen Braschayko If the post-holiday doldrums have you wishing for secluded, cozy log cabins and hearty home-cooked food, it’s a great time to plan a winter ranch vacation. Winter is just beginn...

The experience of horseback riding in Central Park in New York City is once in a lifetime! Caroline Maffry explains why. by Caroline Maffry Whether you have ever dreamed of riding a horse one day or if you are already a seasoned equestrian who competes for a living, everyone would agree that N...

With the city skyline as a backdrop, top equestrians compete in the disciplines of show jumping, dressage, and hunters at this unique venue in Central Park. The third annual Central Park Horse Show, taking place September 21-25, promises an exciting program of competition and performances amidst...

By Alexandra Begley The inaugural Central Park Horse Show drew a near-capacity crowd to New York’s most famous urban park from September 18-21, the first event of a seven-year planned contract. The show featured speed courses, dressage, vaulting, and even polo, and while it brought all thi...

I’ve planned and taken two New York riding vacations, one at the Brookfield Trail System, and another at the Mohonk Preserve. Both featured ground-based facilities that served to make our stays most enjoyable. Learn more about these great NY horse trails in my article for Equitrekking's ...

Georgina Bloomberg has made her career as an equestrian, author and philanthropist helping animal-centered charities. by Karen Braschayko Many have heard of her as the mayor of New York City’s daughter, but in the horse world she’s Georgina Bloomberg, award-winning professional G...

Explore the lands, ride the trails and gaze on same vistas President Theodore Roosevelt did as he fought to preserve the American West. By Karen Braschayko We know him as Teddy, though he greatly disliked the nickname, and he’s the reason the term “teddy bear” entered our c...

Jessica Burkhart's Canterwood Crest series takes young horse lovers – and herself – into an exciting fictional equestrian world. by Karen Braschayko Jessica Burkhart has made a career writing about young equestrians, beautiful horses and growing up in a horse-centered world ...

by Karen Braschayko Beverly Peck of Buffalo, New York, has built a business that keeps her very near horses — touching them, in fact. Certified as a massage therapist for humans, she expanded her skills and her business to include agility dogs and equines as well. Both Peck’s love...