Tap into your creativity and find your zen with a cowgirl friendly yoga retreat in scenic Montana.  Margaret in Dancer pose with palomino quarter horse Gus. Photo by Lara Joy Brynildssen You wake up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee, courtesy of Chef Kate, who has slipped ...

How the simple lyrics to a song help me, once again, enjoy “dappled and drowsy” rides on my rescued Thoroughbreds after an unusually long break in our routine. Slow down, you move too fast. Simon and Garfunkel had no idea when they penned the light-hearted opening line to their ico...

How did a family who grew up on an island off the Maine coast come to own a guest ranch in the remote Gila National Forest of New Mexico? This month, Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch is celebrating their 10 year anniversary as a New Mexico guest ranch and we wanted to share the story. Originally start...

Travel tips for prepping for a horseback safari in Africa after not riding horses for 20 years. The best things to do before your riding holiday. It all started with an Instagram post. I was scrolling through my explorer feed on a cold November day, when suddenly an image of a horse and a zebra ...

Angie and John Wall manage Adventure Horse Trekking New Zealand, which leads riders through Central Otago on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its fruit production and award-winning wines. Read about the experience! Guests savor local wines in the evenings while riding by day through i...

Some things just surprise you. That's the best part about life. Being around something so much, and somehow it can still give you an experience you never saw coming... “It's the way you ride the trail that counts” - Dale Evans Going on a horse drive, I didn't realize it...

Hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, white-water rafting, lake activities, fly fishing, live music, craft beer, fabulous food: Keystone has it all. I have been skiing in Keystone for 35 years, so it was a dream come true when my husband and I purchased a townhouse this past February in the Ri...

Cantering with Safaris Unlimited across Kenya's vast plains in the Masai Mara was so much more than I could have imagined! Gordie and Felicia provide guests with horses that are not only beautiful and immaculately cared for, but are also amazing athletes that are well-schooled and behaved, and ...

As our small propeller plane flew over the Ngong Hills, Nairobi quickly disappeared behind us. I immediately thought of scenes from Out of Africa, eager and excited to soon experience the Masai Mara in Kenya. "An experience of a lifetime," one is told to expect of the Mara. A safari that many only ...

by Karen Braschayko These ranch weeks offer fall fun tailored for adult guests. For grownups seeking a quiet break after a hot, busy summer, a dude ranch vacation in the cool mountains can be a refreshing diversion. Many guest ranches offer customized adults-only weeks once the kids are back i...