Great American Ranches Preview

I just returned from speaking at Equine Affaire, where I was able to meet many people from across the country and world and hear about their experiences horseback riding in exotic locales and close to home. So many people shared fond memories of riding at ranches when they were kids, something ...

Equine Affaire Friday News

I spoke twice at Equine Affaire today, talking about the behind the scenes aspects of filming the Equitrekking Emmy winning travel TV series on horseback and all of the wonderful local people and equestrian vacations I discover traveling the world. I showed some fun footage of our film crew-- thin...

Barn Night at the Washington International Horse Show 2010

by young rider Alexis Mozeleski Once again, October is when the Washington International Horse Show takes place at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, DC. As a local young rider, I always look forward to watching this internationally renowned show in my own backyard and it is always exci...

Roman Chariot Driving Video

by Darley Newman In the historic Roman city of Jerash in Northern Jordan, I was able to try one of the most unique equestrian experiences I could have ever imagined, riding in a horse drawn chariot- rather racing- as a part of RACE, the Roman Army and Chariot Experience. It’s the NASCAR of...

Bedouin Meal Video in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Ever wonder what you'd eat on a desert trek with the Bedouin in the Middle East?  by Darley Newman Saddle up with this Equitrekking video of our culinary adventures while riding in Jordan. Even though I was there at the end of September, a cooler time to ride in Jordan’s deser...

Wadi Rum Riding with the Bedouin

by Darley Newman Ride through the Wadi Rum Desert with me and my Bedouin guide, Atallah Swalhen. This video features the desert's beautiful expanses. The Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan is called ‘The Valley of the Moon’. Having ridden the lunar landscapes of Iceland as well as th...

Cowgirl 101 in Apache Country

By Equitrekking host Darley Newman as published in her column in True West magazine I rode a Mexican Mustang named Pancho through areas that would have felt downright claustrophobic during the days of Apache reign. While astride Pancho in southwestern New Mexico beside the Gila National Fores...

Meet me at Equine Affaire

I'll be speaking and showing HD video from Equitrekking at Equine Affaire next weekend in West Springfield, Massachusetts. I'm speaking in the Better Living Center on the Seminar Stage. Here's my schedule: Friday, Nov 12 from 1:00 -2:00pm Exploring the World on Horseback: Learn ...

Washington International Horse Show: Weber, Puissance & Terriers

I spent Friday night at the Washington International Horse Show, watching Chester Weber Drive (see short video above), Terriers race (and I mean fast!), beautiful dressage freestyle to some pretty hip music, and Pablo Barrios win the Puissance. The Puissance is always exciting. Shane Sweetnam...

Royal Stables Video Tour & Princess Alia Interview

One of the highlights of our trip to Jordan was an exclusive visit to the Royal Stables in the lush Al Hummar Valley outside of Amman. I was able to interview HRH Princess Alia on this special insiders tour, which is featured in the new season of our Emmy winning PBS series, Equitrekking in the "E...