Originating from the equestrian tourism industry, TREC is an international sport that tests horses and riders over three phases. by Jocelyn Pierce with photos by TREC-USA TREC, or Techniques de Rondonee Equestre de Competition, began in France as a way to test trekking guides working in the e...

If you have ever considered indulging your cowboy/cowgirl fantasy, then this is the way to do it! I just finished my 5 day trail ride with Hondoo Rivers & Trails, and was sorry to leave. by Tammy Botsford Well Managed; Well Prepared: Pat at Hondoo Rivers & Trails manages the business i...

Riding with Becky Campbell at Gila Hot Springs Ranch, which offers fully outfitted wilderness pack trips that will take you deep into the beautiful and rugged Gila Wilderness. by Mary Ann Ellison I was introduced to the Gila Wilderness about 20 years ago when a dear college friend moved ...

Frosty mornings, blue skies, elk bugling, maybe even a few snowflakes; these are all things you might experience while riding horses in the Montana backcountry in autumn. by Mary Uravich, a wrangler at Lone Mountain Ranch September and October have some of the best riding weather of the y...

Photos of horses and horseback riding in the snow at guest ranches across the USA that welcome guests for winter snow adventures. by Darley Newman We hope this photo journey puts a smile on your face and brings you holiday cheer. Below are photos from Equitrekking's Top 20 Ranches where th...

A classic holiday experience... at these dude ranches you can enjoy a horse drawn sleigh ride and lots of holiday cheer. by Darley Newman Taking a horse drawn sleigh ride is a quintessential holiday experience. At these guest ranches on the East Coast and in the American West, you and fellow t...

A horseback pack trip gets you out into the wilderness to truly discover the call of the wild! Here's what we love about packing out on horseback! by Darley Newman If you really want to get into the wilderness, a horseback pack trip is a great option. It gets you to pristine places faster ...

What could be more romantic than a sunset horseback ride? What about riding to a secret waterfall, hidden deep within a tropical paradise? You can do both at Blancaneaux Lodge, located deep in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve close to the border with Guatemala and a variety of Maya ruins in the Cen...

Spectacular rock formations, waterfalls, caves and more... why you should ride in Ohio's Hocking Hills. Part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Christine Oswald Our favorite place to ride in Ohio is Hocking Hills. Over the years we have hosted rides there, just gone...

Sometimes cowboys wear skirts and other funny facts about modern cowboys. by Darley Newman Do cowboys still exist? Well, their lifestyles may have changed, but yes, you can still find cowboys alive and well today.  Watch the video to discover five fun facts about modern cowboys and wher...