Looking to expand your western riding skills and natural horsemanship knowledge? Here’s a look at three educational opportunities for riders who want to try something new and improve their riding. by Jocelyn Pierce
 Riders of all levels can benefit from additional training and ins...

A horse riding holiday through Patagonia's stunning landscapes. Five days exploring the wilds along the Chile/ Argentina border. by Rebecca Armstrong For the amateur equine-lover, a horseback trip through Chile's Patagonia may seem daunting, but given the right group of guides, it can...

Kerrie Tischer of CowgirlDiary.com reveals the top equine trails in Iowa for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Kerrie Tischer I was recently asked to write a guest post for Equitrekking.com about the best horseback riding trails in Iowa. Equitrekking.com is conducting a 50 Sta...

From Old West saloons to stunning scenery, things to love about taking a ranch vacation in Wyoming. by Darley Newman Wyoming is known as the Cowboy State and for good reason. There are ranches sprinkled throughout the state, especially near Jackson Hole, Dubois and Cody. While some ranches are...

Oklahoma is a great place to ride! Sandra Purvis share one of her favorite places to trail ride for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Sandra Purvis Oklahoma is not one of the exotic locales most of us dream of, but there are extensive trails here. My favorite is Lake Stanley ...

Caroline McCoy, who rides almost every week of the year on her Quarter Horse mare, shares photos from Apache Trail in Lincoln County, New Mexico. photos and story by Caroline Ames McCoy The Bonito River has quieted its rapid flow from the spring. Saturday, some Back Country Horsemen decid...

A member of the Barron County Horse Trail Association shares a great place to horseback ride in Wisconsin in the Barron County Forest for the 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Elaine Madison Up until recently there was only a single recreation trail open for horseback riding in the Rice L...

A fun and motivating instructor with over 30 years experience teaching riders of all levels, Jackie Harris welcomes riders the stunning Bordeaux wine region of South-West France for equestrian training vacations with Harris Horses. These riding holidays help equestrians improve – both in dre...

Learn about Idaho horseback riding trails in the Panhandle National Forest and Heyburn State Park for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Kim Schwanz Heyburn State Park for Riders The hands down number one spot for trail riding in Northern Idaho for the general rider is Heybu...

Looking for a family friendly vacation? Join me as I explore all Salamander has to offer its youngest guests for a summertime family vacation, including Equi-Spective, an innovative personal discovery program where kids and adults can learn and grow with horses. by Alexis Mozeleski When at Sal...