Four Great Vacations for Winter Horseback Riding in the Snow

It's a dream for many... bounding through the snow on a horseback. While some ranches close during the winter, others are open for winter activities and guests can enjoy horseback riding through the snow. We've picked out four ranches in Montana and Colorado where you can horseback ride th...

Horse Riding the Pacific Crest Trail in San Diego County

An active equestrian who frequents horse and mule trails in San Diego County shares great equine trails along the Southern Tip of the Pacific Crest Trail for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. By Clare Maudsley The Pacific Crest Trail stretches 2,650 miles from the Mexican border...

A Trip to the Icelandic Horse World Championships

Icelandic horse lover and blogger Catherine Holland takes a trip to the Icelandic Horse World Championships in Berlin and enjoys the Pace Test, Pace Racing, and Icelandic horses hula-hooping! Our first trip to the Icelandic Horse World Championships in the summer of 2013 won’t be our last.&nb...

Great New Jersey Horse Trails- Paulinskill Valley Rail Trail

Janice Elsishans, author of the NJ Horse Trails Book and the NJ Horse Council Trails Advocate, highlights horseback riding the Paulinskill Valley Rail Trail, part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. We have a secret here in New Jersey. Even though New Jersey is the most dense...

Great Places for Horseback Riding in Rhode Island

LuAnn Grafe and Linda Krul of West Greenwich Horseman's Association showcase three popular riding areas in the smallest state as part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by LuAnn Grafe and Linda Krul A "through the ears shot" riding in Goddard Memorial State Park along ...

Dude Ranch Christmas Photos- Ideas for Festive Holiday Ranch Style

Get in the holiday spirit and get inspired to decorate by checking out some festive decorations at dude ranches across the USA. Why not add a little cowboy Christmas to your own decorations! Below are some ideas for holiday ranch style that you may want to emulate. by Darley Newman Histor...

Therapeutic Riding at CHAMP in Vermont

CHAMP is a therapeutic riding program located in Vermont providing riders and volunteers with an enriching and unforgettable experience. by Jocelyn Pierce with photos from Sarah Rosedahl 7-year-old Alex was struggling to adjust in school. Banned from the lunchroom and playground for fighting,...

Horseback Riding McDowell Mountain Park Trail in Arizona

Longtime equestrian and Marchador breeder Lynn Kelley showcases the McDowell Mountain Park Trail in Maricopa County, Arizona for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Lynn Kelley Adjacent to the Scottsdale Preserve is McDowell Mountain Park with similar terrain and well-mark...