From horseback riding in the snow to taking a morning sleigh ride to feed the horses, winter fun in Colorado at The Home Ranch. Horseback riding in the snow is a dream for many travelers and with the nearly 300 inches of snow The Home Ranch receives each winter, you have plenty of powder through...

Haven taken several ranch vacations in Wyoming, we were excited to hear from the Wyoming Dude Ranchers Association about why Wyoming is such a great state for dude ranches and have them share some photos of Wyoming dude ranches seeping with Western history and adventure. Equitrekking: What ...

Getting off the grid in a destination where horse and cattle rule... and loving it! by Darley Newman Slightly smaller than the state of Washington, Uruguay’s vast numbers of cattle, sheep and horses greatly overshadows this South American country’s small population. Ranches, known ...

Frequent Equitrekking contributor Susan St. Amand rides again amid sandstone formations and historic sites at Big South Fork Recreation Area in Tennessee. Recently, I had the pleasure of trail riding at Big South Fork Recreation Area in Tennessee again. No matter how many times I ride here, it i...

Trail riding in Alaska, where travelers can experience diverse tundra and stunning views outside Denali National Park. Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun, has stunning and truly off the beaten path places to saddle up, including in the backdrop of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America ...

The experience of horseback riding in Central Park in New York City is once in a lifetime! Caroline Maffry explains why. by Caroline Maffry Whether you have ever dreamed of riding a horse one day or if you are already a seasoned equestrian who competes for a living, everyone would agree that N...

We can't think of a better way to ring in the New Year than horseback riding. These dude ranches are offering travel deals and special events to help you reach that dream and ride! From Arizona to Montana to Colorado, check out great holiday guest ranch vacations. Spend the first part of 2017...

Frequent trail rider and Equitrekking contributor Susan St. Amand has a close call when an interstate accident injures her horse and totals her trailer en route to a trail riding vacation. We have all read or heard stories about special horses and the bonds made between them and their owners. Th...

Beach ride on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia with photographer Manuela Stefan!  My photography work brought me to St Lucia early this year, and I used the opportunity to tap into the local equine world. To my delight, I found a place of great beauty and authenticity: the Atlantic Shores ...

An exciting 4-H youth horse camp was recently held at Fort Valley Ranch, located in Fort Valley, Virginia within the beautiful Massanutten Mountain Range and adjacent to the George Washington National Forest. Through a donation and with the help of a few adult members of the Shenandoah Trail Rider...