Photographer Manuela Stefan of Graceful Horses finds inspiration, relaxation and serenity in capturing the essence of Rancho Las Cascadas in Mexico. by Manuela Stefan Over the past few years I have traveled extensively to find horses and their people in some of the most interesting l...

As lovers of ranches and national parks, we here at Equitrekking know a great vacation combo is to visit both at one time! Check out these dude ranches in close proximity to great national parks. by Darley Newman Horseback riding in the great outdoors and exploring national parks is an ex...

Learn about the best equine trails for riding Indiana's Hoosier National Forest from longtime trail rider Kim Humphries of Midwest Trail Ride for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Kim Humphries When most people think of Indiana they think of miles and miles of flat corn fi...

Sue Noyes of the Southern Trailriders Association shares great horseback riding trails in the Tallahassee area of Florida for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. Equestrians have many unique and amazing opportunities to ride a variety of trails in the Tallahassee area and to experi...

Learn about the California Historical Artillery Society (CHAS), an organization that rescues Standardbreds and gives them new lives as artillery horses for Civil War reenactments. by Jocelyn Pierce The California Historical Artillery Society (CHAS) has been performing historical reenactme...

It's that time of the year when there is the opportunity to horseback ride in the snow or head out in a horse drawn sleigh in various parts of the USA. To inspire you to put on those layers and get outdoors, here are some beautiful photos of ranch horses enjoying the snow. An idyllic ba...

Caroline Maffry goes in depth to learn more about Salamander Resort, including an insider’s tour, room service and dining at Harrimon’s Grill. By Caroline Maffry   Read Part 1 - A Luxury Equestrian Vacation at Salamander Resort & Spa, Virginia Read Part 2 - Vis...

A mother and daughter equestrian pair spend the weekend at a luxury Virginia Hunt Country retreat, enjoying horseback riding and the Spa. by Caroline Maffry Read Part 1- A Luxury Equestrian Vacation at Salamander Resort & Spa, Virginia Read Part 3 - Insider’s Tour with Far...

Equitrekking’s Caroline Maffry takes her daughter on an equestrian escape in Virginia Hunt Country at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg. by Caroline Maffry Read Part 2- Visiting Salamander Resort & Spa in Virginia Hunt Country Virginia Hunt Country has a new luxury resort l...

Caroline McCoy, who rides the White Mountain Wilderness and the Fort Stanton Trail system almost every week of the year on her Quarter Horse mare, shares photos from Lincoln County's White Mountain Wilderness in New Mexico, as part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. photos an...