Michigan’s Hidden Gems: Mackinac Island Part 2

Susan St. Amand continues the adventures on Mackinac Island, a horse lover's dream destination. by Susan St. Amand The first scene upon pulling into the harbor ferry dock immediately took us back in time and set the tone of the rest of our visit to Mackinac Island – a horse drawn wag...

Michigan’s Hidden Gems: Dutch Windmills & Dragons Part 1

From tulip farms to Mackinac Island, awesome adventures on Michigan's Upper Peninsula in this three-part series from riding and travel enthusiast Susan St. Amand. by Susan St. Amand This was our first trip to explore the state of Michigan, specifically to visit Mackinac Island. As we ...

Horseback Riding and Camping in Utah’s Canyonlands

Equitrekking Travel's Julie Snyder takes a riding vacation in Utah's Canyonlands and camps out under the stars at a deluxe basecamp. Looking for a great riding vacation in the U.S.? The Utah Canyonlands Riding Vacation may be the answer. The ride is in a breathtaking part of Utah, a...

A Mongolia Horseback Riding Vacation with Stone Horse Expeditions

Should you go horse trekking in Mongolia? Is it difficult? Dangerous? What kind of equipment do you find? How's the food? How difficult is the riding? Nancy Diehl takes her daughters to ride in Mongolia and answers those questions and more in this traveler review of Stone Horse Expeditions &am...

A Standard Journey – Giving Up Everything to Help Horses in Need

Jackie Parry and her husband Noel rescued five horses from an unknown fate. They sold everything they had. Below is their story. They said we couldn't do it. At times I certainly felt they were right. But were they right in the end? We adopted five scatty Standardbred horses that cou...

The Best Ireland Horseback Riding Vacations for any Traveler

Find your match with these dreamy Ireland horseback riding vacations that are great for groups, families and solo female adventurers. by Darley Newman Having traveled to horseback ride in Ireland a few times, I have awesome memories of the abundant and diverse destinations where I've saddl...

10 Things to Love About Italy Horse Riding Vacations

Traveling in Italy... what's not to love! Horseback riding in Italy brings the sights, sounds and flavors of your Italy vacation to new heights. by Darley Newman Imagine riding through olive fields and vineyards by day, spotting medieval fortress villages on hilltops, while you take in the...

Through the Ears at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

Sure, walking the Rolex Kentucky cross-country course is all well and good, but why walk when you can ride? by Jocelyn Pierce While covering the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event for Practical Horseman, I had the unique opportunity to take part in the Rolex Ride the Course, a leisurely ride aroun...