Al-Marah Arabians: A Legacy Continues

From the Arabian Nights Dinner Show to farm tours and interactive experiences at Al-Marah Farms to The Black Stallion Literacy Program, learn about the ways you can get involved with Al-Marah Arabians and their legacy.  By Karen Prell Once upon a time in a beautiful sunny place called Flo...

Military Veterans, PTSD and Horse Therapy

by Jocelyn Pierce Throughout the United States’s military history, the horse served bravely alongside man. Horses continued to be important components of combat until the end of World War I when warfare changed completely. Today, horses still help military veterans, though in a different w...

Horses We Can’t Forget on Memorial Day

by Jocelyn Pierce Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives while serving in the military. Perhaps the most largely unrecognized, and sometimes altogether forgotten veterans are the horses that served alongside man. ...

Kansas Cattle Ranch Invites Guests to Experience Ranch Life

Several years ago, the Moore family was looking for a way to increase the ranch income without putting more stress on the existing natural resources or changing their lifestyle. The answer was to allow a limited number of guests to come along with them on their daily routine. Now from April &nda...

Must Love Ranch Cats- Cute, Curious & Cool Kitties

Anyone who rides horses knows that barn cats are a thing! What about ranch cats!?!? Check out some of the cutest, most curious and coolest cats at these USA dude ranches. by Darley Newman Sometimes a name says it all... like Raucous, the cat at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Colorado that hangs ou...

Bar W Guest Ranch: A Year-Round Pick for Solo Travelers

This Montana guest ranch on Spencer Lake in Whitefish is popular among single and solo travelers. by Darley Newman One of the draws is Bar W Ranch’s small, family atmosphere, but also the scenic rides. Guests traverse mountains, foothills and open prairies in Montana Big Sky country. Rid...

C Lazy U: Luxury Ranch Vacations for Solo Women Travelers

Solo women travelers looking for a luxury guest ranch experience might want to check out some of the women-only events at The C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, which has been welcoming guests since 1919. by Darley Newman At C Lazy U, some of these special weeks that draw in solo female travelers incl...

Colorado Cattle Company Working Ranch Vacations for Solo Travelers

This working ranch in Northern Colorado, where we filmed for Equitrekking, welcomes solo men and women to experience cattle drives, brandings and special clinics with professional cowboys. by Darley Newman Guests at Colorado Cattle Company & Guest Ranch can help out with ranch chores, gain...