Equitrekking’s 50 State Trail Riding Project- USA Horse Trails

Have a cool horseback trail that you've explored? We are making it a goal to publish trail riding articles from every state on Equitrekking.com as a part of the "50 State Trail Riding Project". We want Equitrekking.com to serve as a resource for people who want to head out and horseback ride. ...

New Zealand’s Most Incredible Horse Rides

Get the inside word from a Kiwi rider on her favorite horse trekking experiences. New Zealand is well known for the amazing scenery and the incomparable natural beauty of our beaches and wild spots. As riders, we know that pretty much every view looks better between two furry ears, and New Zeala...

Horse Riding and Mule Packing in the Ansel Adams Wilderness

Why go on a horse riding vacation in the Sierra Wilderness? It’s simple. As beautiful as this country is, it’s always twice as nice when seen between the ears of a horse. Story and photography by Michael W. Church Michael W. Church It was August 16, 2015 and the fourth year of an e...

5 Great Ranches, Lodges & Vacations for Sporty Dads

Got a dad who loves the great outdoors? Check out these lodges, ranches and multi-sport vacations that cater to a father's love of fly-fishing, horseback riding, golf and more. by Darley Newman Years ago I took a father/ daughter trip to explore our family roots in Scandinavia. Both sides ...

National Trails Day - Wyoming Trails Photo Montage

Get Inspired to Hits the Trails with these Horseback Riding Wyoming Photos by Darley Newman In honor of the National Trails Day, which is the first Saturday of every June, check out this photo montage from trail riding Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest and Bridger Teton National Forest an...

The Chief Joseph Trail Ride

Learn about this historic, progressive trail ride that traces the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while fleeing from the U.S. Cavalry in 1877. by Jocelyn Pierce The Chief Joseph Trail Ride, hosted annually by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), is a progressive ride that follows the app...

Top Jackson Hole Dude Ranches

These top Jackson Hole dude ranches grant diverse choices for families, groups and solo travelers, from trail rides to Vaulting to the ranch where the ABC comedy “Modern Family" filmed. If you want to go dude ranch hopping, the Jackson Hole area of Wyoming is a good pick. While most people...

Ecuador- Horse Riding the Northern Highlands

Historic haciendas, markets, local crafts and horse riding to experience Ecuador's colorful cowboy culture. By Susan Seligman Photos by Susan Seligman Ecuador's northern highlands offer riders an unparralled equestrian paradise only an hour and a half from its bustling capitol of Qui...

Smoke the Donkey: A Memorial Day Tribute

Remembering the plucky little donkey that touched the lives of Marines stationed in Iraq and military veterans returning home. by Jocelyn Pierce It all started in 2008 when a small gray donkey came into the lives of camp commandant Colonel John D. Folsom and the Marines stationed at Camp al T...

Horse Camping Weekend at Camp Creek State Park in West Virginia

An Extended Horse Camping Weekend in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia at Camp Creek State Park & State Forest. A beautiful horse camping facility named Double C Horse and Rider Campground is located in Camp Creek, West Virginia, situated within the Camp Creek State Park and State Forest. R...