Why not live out a bit of the horsey holiday dream? Experience Christmas on a dude ranch. by Karen Braschayko I confess that I have a deep weakness for Christmas movies, especially the kind with snowy forests in the background and storylines that wrap up neatly with a sparkly bow. Festive decorati...

Equitrekking contributor Andi Vailalo describes her favorite training trails at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park in Wellington, New Zealand.  Going past The Deer Farm – Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. Photo by Andi Vailalo. From battles fought to an equestrian adventure...

An adventurous mother and daughter duo set out on a six-day packing adventure through the rugged wilderness of Yellowstone National Park.  By Lisa Florey How many septuagenarians do you know who would trek 80-odd miles through a remote wilderness on horseback, sleeping in a tent each nigh...

Equitrekking contributor Shelah Wetter describes the trails in Riverside State Park near Spokane, Washington as park of Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project.  Riverside State Park lies nine miles outside of the heart of Spokane, Washington. The park boasts 12,000 acres, 55 miles...

Have you ever dreamed of horseback riding through a tropical paradise? Equitrekking contributor Stacey Chepren gives her recommendations on the best places to trail ride in the beautiful Aloha State.  I was fortunate enough to not only live in Hawaii for close to four years but also to brin...

By Stacey Stearns I recently returned from competing in a 30-mile limited distance endurance ride at Myles Standish State Forest in Carver and Plymouth, Massachusetts. The ride was sponsored by the New England Arabian Trail Organization and sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference. ...

Life is good on the farm. Equine photographer Mary Katherine Morris recounts a visit to Shel Clair Farms, a historic dairy farm in Vincent, AL, as part of Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project. Nestled in the heart of Central Alabama, Shel Clair Farms lies between Shelby County and St...

Guest contributor and photographer Claire Harker writes about her favorite places to go horseback riding in Windsor, UK.  Never has the old adage, 'the world is best viewed through the ears of a horse,' been truer than when you happen to live in one of the most beautiful royal lands...

By Stacey Stearns The Bay State has thousands of acres for equestrians to enjoy. From the Berkshires to the bay, there is something for everyone. Here are a few of my favorites to add to your trail riding bucket list. 1. Blue Hills Reservation, Milton  Twenty minutes outside of Boston i...

Ring in the New Year with a holiday horseback riding vacation. Here are five of our favorite equestrian destinations with celebrations planned for the upcoming holiday. By Mary Katherine Morris  Still planning your New Year's getaway? Don't worry-there's still time to pick a desti...