Horse Riding the Ring of Kerry in Ireland Part 2

I continue my trek along the Ring of Kerry, where Irish mountains meet the sea. by Darley Newman After a picnic lunch on the trails, we continued our trek up towards Windy Gap with Aoife, my Killarney Riding Stables' guide. We rode towards a picturesque spot to see that a multitude of...

3 Most Surprising National Parks for Horseback Riding

From giant sand dunes to volcanic landscapes, unusual national parks for horseback riding from Arizona to California. We know a ton of great parks to ride horses around the world, but the below national parks surprised even us! Check out these diverse national parks in the USA to saddle up. ...

5 Great Autumn Adult-Only Ranch Vacations

Fall is a beautiful time to travel and ride at USA ranches. Many open their doors for special adult-only weeks, complete with wine tastings, spa treatments, dinner cruises and lots of great trail riding. Check out these ranches offering special adult-only weeks this fall (many of which are discoun...

Horses Take Flight with Their Passports for the Rio Olympics

Read about the journey for these elite equine athletes, including fun facts about what's on board their Emirates Aircraft! The first group of Olympic horses departed from London Stansted Airport on July 29th on a special cargo plane bound for Rio 2016, marking the start of the Olympic dream ...

A Snowy Horseback Ride in Armenia

Winter gives way to spring at Apaga Resort in Armenia. by Yulia Frolova Every time I travel, there is always a certain level of probability that something will not go as planned. A couple of times I missed confirmed and prepaid rides. All types of big and small changes of plans happened on the...

Horseback Riding in the Republic of Georgia

A peaceful horseback ride to Georgia’s Gergeti Trinity Church by Yulia Frolova If someone asked me how many times I’d been to Georgia, I wouldn’t know how to answer. There are three Georgian entry stamps and three Georgian exit stamps in my passport, but all of them were mad...

Working Cattle Ranch for Families with Kids Age Seventeen Plus

This Colorado cattle ranch is a top pick for families with children ages seventeen and over, regardless of their horse background!  by Kristin Shawd As your kids grow into adulthood (17 to early 20s) their individual interests begin to branch off into new and different directions. As...

Michigan’s Hidden Gems: Upper Peninsula Charms- Part 3

From a stunning state park to the Ford Rouge Factory to Sault Ste Marie, adventures continue on Michigan's Upper Peninsula! by Susan St Amand Our first stop on the Pennisula was at the Upper Falls of Tahquamenon Falls State Park. At the visitors entrance stood a totem pole carved from wood...