Want a ranch vacation at an authentic working ranch? Check out these diverse picks where you can join cattle drives, enjoy team penning, round-ups and more across the USA. by Darley Newman If you've always wanted to experience life as a cowboy or cowgirl, saddle up at one of these wor...

Take this TV trivia quiz and see if you can remember what episode these dogs starred in on Emmy winning Equitrekking   Many a viewer has asked us about the cool dogs who run along with us on the trails during the filming of Equitrekking. See if you can recognize the episodes in which these...

Learn about one of the best-kept secrets in Northeastern Wisconsin, a great place to horseback ride that's part of Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Patty Wisneski Wisconsin is a beautiful state and offers many different trail-riding experiences. Riding horses is ou...

Rich in history, the Hitchcock Woods offers 70 miles of pine forest trails guaranteed to please any equestrian. When my friend asked if I would be interested in helping her drive her mare back to Massachusetts after a month of training in Aiken, I jumped at the chance. Three days in South Caroli...

Thought to be the site of ancient rituals, feel the energy on a ride through this special valley outside of the Magical Village of Tapalpa. by Darley Newman In Central Western Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains, about a two-hour drive south of Guadalajara, the lesser-visited Pueblo Má...

A young rider recounts her experience learning to horseback ride and spending lots of time with horses over the past five summers at Camp Ton-A-Wandah in the mountains of North Carolina. by Caroline Amrol Before I came to Camp Ton-A-Wandah, pretty much all I knew about horses was that I loved ...

Cappadocia horseback riding travels take you through exotic terrain for history, culture, food and adventure! by Darley Newman If you’re into exotic adventures on horseback, Cappadocia, Turkey is a fascinating destination to explore. It was on my bucket list for horseback riding vacation...

A mom shares her experience of sending her children to ride at Oakwood Stables during their own Ireland vacation. Located one-hour from Dublin Airport, Oakwood Stables offers adult and children's residential riding holidays with a focus on show jumping, cross country and pony club riding. by...

Ranches offering 2015 Adult Only Weeks, where you can vacation without your kids or anyone else's children! Many dude ranches offer special weeks focused on adult guests, who want to enjoy the great outdoors and perhaps not be around kids. Ranches may also offer special adult activities duri...

Located just North of Helena in Wolf Creek, Montana, the Rocking Z Guest Ranch is in the part of the Rocky Mountains called the Baldy’s. It is just east of the Continental Divide. Family owned and run by ranchers and horse trainers Zack and Patty Wirth and their daughter and son-in-law Maria...