Traveling from the Northeast to the South, here are six great East Coast horseback riding vacations for both English and Western riders. by Darley Newman A popular question that we've received through email recently is "where can I take a riding vacation on the East Coast?" There are a var...

Mark your calendars for the best cattle drive vacations this spring, summer and fall at real working ranches in Wyoming, Kansas and Montana. by Darley Newman Working cattle ranches across the USA welcome travelers to participate in round-ups and cattle drives. Cattle drives are necessary to mo...

Interested in getting into nature and riding horses without sacrificing comfort? Check out these ultra-luxury ranch vacations and horseback riding tours and get ready to giddy-up in style. by Darley Newman Whether it's a castle in Ireland, a safari camp in Botswana or a historic ranch in M...

Learn about the Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail, a 240-mile long trail that runs across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and is open to horseback riders and hikers, part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Carol Baldwin Looking for a riding and camping experience with your equin...

Meet two horse lovers, Gary and Julie Holmes, who have their dream job as owners of Shangrila Guest Ranch in Virginia and learn about why they decided to start this equestrian retreat. Shangrila Guest Ranch is located in South Boston, Virginia, about an hour North of Raleigh, North Carolina, and...

Read about Alex McNeil’s unique adventure, a community driven, cross-country trek with equine companion, Pepper. by Jocelyn Pierce In March of 2013, Alex McNeil embarked on a cross-country journey from coast-to-coast, spanning twelve states, and covering close to 4,000 miles, all aboard ...

Looking for a great weekend getaway with your trail horse? Green River Lake State Park near Campbellsville, Kentucky, is one of my favorite trail riding locations–– part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Janis Flynn, Lancaster, KY Green River Lake State Park co...

Learn about Australian Campdrafting, a sport representing the tradition of Australian horsemen, which has come to America! by Mary Harris and Select Sire America’s First Campdraft Clinic & Competition was held August 23-25, 2013, at the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, Colorado. The...

Learn about favorite Arkansas trails of the Arkansas Trail Riders Association as part of Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Tina Taylor and Sherry Resecker Cowboy Up Horse Camp in Pelsor, Arkansas is a great place for riding, some of it is easy, however there are many difficu...

Ever wanted to take an island horseback riding vacation? Sicily is a fascinating place to saddle up and explore a variety of terrain, villages, traditions and customs. Equestrian photojournalist Franco Barbagallo and longtime horseman Paolo Cricchio run Sicily on Horseback, a company that takes ri...