Meet Colleen Hodson, Executive Director of the Dude Ranchers' Association (DRA), located in Cody, Wyoming. It is her job to ensure that the more than 100 ranch members of the association provide the most complete and memorable experience possible to guests. From Arkansas to California ...

Luggage Limits, Half Chaps and Quick Drying Underwear by Darley Newman After riding for the first time today in my new Ariat Terrain half chaps, I realized I needed to do some quick breaking in before my multi-week horse safari adventure starting next week in Botswana, Africa. As a freque...

Meet Ursula Wiprächtiger, owner of Rancho Las Cascades in San Augustin Buenavista, Mexico. She shares with us the things that make Rancho Las Cascadas a true paradise - from the miles of beautiful horseback riding trails to nearby famous historical sites to just relaxing in the hot tub or spa...

The incredible story of a three-day eventing superstar in Nazi Germany By Jill Overacker 1936 - A World in Turmoil To list Jenny Camp’s accomplishments would not do justice to what this small mare achieved in her lifetime. Though her accomplishments are tremendous on their own, it is t...

One cancer survivor's efforts to raise money for the organization that taught her to live again By Stacey Stearns Diagnosis and First Descents I was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, at the age of 28. To tell you the truth, I was somewhat relieved; I was in constant pain and had been throug...

Three Great Places to Saddle up For Cool Summer Horse Riding by Darley Newman Horses are a great way to get off the beaten path and experience our natural world, especially in mountainous areas, where the terrain is sometimes best suited to horses. Exploring the mountains is sometimes challeng...

A quick look at the most historical and unique horse fairs and festivals by Jill Overacker Horses have always had the power to bring people together. For centuries individuals and communities have gathered to bet on their speed, showcase their abilities, buy and sell, or simply to celebrate th...

Next month, we're headed to Botswana, Africa to film two high definition episodes of Equitrekking. Learn about where we're going and our preparations! by Darley Newman I'm so excited to visit a destination that's been on my bucket list for quite some time and to share it with a...

Discovering which dog breeds make the best riding partners By Jill Overacker It is rare nowadays for a stable or ranch to not have a resident “barn dog”. While barn dogs come in all shapes and sizes, over the years certain breeds have become more associated with horses than others....

Inspired by her grandfather, one woman and her horse will climb the Mt. Washington Auto Road to benefit the ALS Association By Jill Overacker It has been more than a century since the Mt. Washington Auto Road in Gorham, New Hampshire was last negotiated by a horse and rider. However, on July 1...