What to pack and what to leave at home for your horseback safari in Africa. by Darley Newman After experiencing four different horse safaris in diverse areas of Botswana, I’ve gotten a good handle on what to pack for your horseback safari. You definitely want to pack lightly and practica...

An update from the field in Botswana's Okavango Delta. No, these animals do not sleep!  by Darley Newman If you read my previous posting from my game drive in Botswana, you saw some of the very cool photos of Botswana wildlife from the cameras that we set up with John Sobey while...

Three of the best routes of historic significance for Old West trail riders. by Darley Newman, as published in her column in True West magazine Growing up I heard the inspirational story of Lemuel Bolz, a 16-year-old relative who crossed four states on horseback in the late 19th century. When ...

The incredible and unlikely story of America's first Triple Crown Champion by Jill Overacker The story of Sir Barton, the first winner of the American Triple Crown, is one of incredible hope, stunning wins and crushing defeats. Though the first horse to ever claim champion to the nation...

Game Drive with Night Vision in the Okavango Delta. What do those animals do at night!?!?! by Darley Newman We knew elephants, cats and other animals roamed through our camp in the Okavango Delta during our horse safari. We could hear the sounds as we went to sleep at night. In the morning, Gr...

My first horse ride in Africa on safari in the Land of the Giants by Darley Newman Awaking during our first day on safari in Botswana, I found that it’s really hard to get out of bed in the crisp morning air and definitely not shower weather. When cozied in a warm bed, you have to craft ...

Trail etiquette and safety tips for your equestrian vacation by Carol Moore Here a few friendly reminders, tips and trail etiquette faux pas you should know. Being aware and conscientious of these will help you to have a safer and more enjoyable ride. Happy Trails! 1. Don’t let your ho...

If you travel around in Botswana and plan on taking a safari, you’ll most likely be taking small plane at some point on your journey. Botswana is untamed wilderness and there aren’t a ton of roads to take you from one spot to the next, reminding me a bit of Alaska. Just remember, getti...

by: Angela Calabro Since meeting Enlightened Horseman, Robin Shen, while working at Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary I have been able to learn firsthand how his techniques and training methods differ from most trainers I have seen work. After speaking with him and asking him seve...

Joanne Filkins recently returned from an equestrian vacation in Ireland, which she won in the EquitrekkingTravel.com Ireland riding vacation contest. Here's her review of her ride. We got back from our trip on Saturday night and it was great! Thank you so much to you and everybody at Equitre...