Articles Tagged 'Horseback Riding Vacation'

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Riding on a Budget

by Darley Newman Horseback riding can be expensive hobby, especially if you are a horse owner. However there are ways to enjoy your equine friends and ride on a budget. Volunteer: Help out at your local stables. Even if you are new to the equestrian world, a therapeutic riding program at you...

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Riding Vacation Options

by Darley Newman When researching different options for your riding vacation, begin narrowing your choices by thinking about what type of vacation you are seeking. Are looking for an American ranch, an exotic, international safari or a relaxing spa escape that allows you to ride as much or litt...

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Ride Green: Eco-friendly Trail Riding

by Darley Newman. Originally published in True West magazine. Don’t consider yourself an environmentalist? If you’re a trail rider, you’re more eco-friendly than you realize. Horseback riding is an environmentally friendly way to discover a destination. Horses may make nois...

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Darley’s Sample Packing List

Darley’s General Packing Tips Wherever you’re headed to horseback ride, whether it's a dude ranch, guest ranch, cattle drive or equestrian vacation in Ireland, here are some items to consider not leaving home without: - Riding boots- If you don’t own boots made specific...

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Equitrekking Travel Video

Learn about Equitrekking Travel, which features horse riding adventures for all skill levels and interests and vacations that can include your non-horsey companion. EquitrekkingTravel.com features exceptional equestrian vacations the Emmy winning Equitrekking team has experienced as theyve tr...

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Alaska Whitewater Rafting Travel Video

Go whitewater rafting on the Nenana River in Denali, Alaska in this Equitrekking travel video clip.  by Darley Newman Transcript below Video Transcript DARLEY: (VO) We’re whitewater rafting on the Nenana River, which rests along the border of Denali National Park. We get outf...

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Alaska- Cooper Landing

We went horseback riding at Cooper Landing today with Alaska Horsemen Adventures. Cooper Landing is on the Kenai Peninsula. It’s a beautiful area of mountains and glacier fed lakes, well known for its wonderful fishing. Michelle, our guide, took us through the Chugach National Forest, where ...

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Alaska Exit Glacier Salmon Bake Video

Imagine the taste of fresh Alaska salmon in this Equitrekking travel video from the Exit Glacier Salmon Bake. by Darley Newman After our ride, Bree of Bardy’s Trail Rides invited me to visit her favorite place for fresh seafood in the Seward area, Exit Glacier Salmon Bake Restaurant. W...

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Kenai Fjords National Park Wildlife Video

Take a boat tour on Resurrection Bay to see wildlife in the Kenai Fjords National Park. by Darley Newman View the beautiful scenery and abundant animals that can be seen in Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula, including bald eagles, puffin, orca, sea otters, Dall Sheep and more are seen in this vide...

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Alberta Impressions- Day One

I am sitting on the porch of Idle Spurs B and B in Black Diamond, Alberta. The sun is shining. It's probably 65 degrees Fahrenheit and the clouds are rolling by in the sky as I sip fresh lemonade. I hope that it's this beautiful tomorrow when we film a ride into the high country. The Ca...