How Equestrians Can Help Protect the Future of Riding Trails

You don’t have to own your own horse or even be a frequent trail rider to recognize the importance of conservation of horse trails. Learn how you can become involved to help protect your local riding trails in a quickly modernizing world. by Jocelyn Pierce Now more than ever, horse trail...

Trail Riding Virginia’s Northern Shenandoah Valley and Beyond

A member of the Shenandoah Trail Riding and Horseman's Association highlights her favorite Virginia horse trails in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, George Washington National Forest, Blue Ridge Mountains, Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area and beyond for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding...

Missouri Horse Trails- Mark Twain National Forest and Beyond

Cristlyn Randazzo of Show Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen shares why she loves trail riding in Missouri, as part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Cristlyn Randazzo The smell of coffee floats in the air as I sit by the campfire and watch the mist rise from the valley. Th...

An Evening with Arabian Nights in Orlando

Experience equestrian arts and thrilling entertainment at the Arabian Nights dinner show in Orlando, Florida. by Karen Braschayko Orlando has been called “the theme park capital of the world.” Within in this Central Florida homeland of Disney characters and innumerable outlet mall...

Horse Riding New Mexico- The Argentina Trail Loop Photo Journey

A New Mexico trail rider showcases a horseback ride on the Argentina Trail Loop near Ruidoso for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by "Dusty" I am a very frequent rider of New Mexico trails––nearly every day. I share my rides with friends via emails I call my "Horse J...

Riding and Packing in the Beautiful Bitterroot Valley in Montana

Kathy Hundley of the Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen reveals beautiful places to horseback ride in the Bitterroot Valley in southwestern Montana, part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. By Kathy Hundley The Bitterroot Valley of southwestern Montana has...

Horseback Riding Dome Rock State Wildlife Area, Colorado

Avid trail rider, Debbie Bibb, on the Board of Directors for the Trails and Open Space Coalition and a trail advocate for equestrians, shares her favorite trail near Colorado Springs for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Debbie Bibb I’ve been trail riding in Colorado for...

Bring Your Own Horse Vacations: Camping

Looking for a destination where you and your horse can enjoy trail riding by day and camp out at night? Check out these great places set up to accommodate travelers with horses across the USA. by Alexandra Begley Southwest Horse Camps Texas Big Bend Ranch State Park is the largest state park...

New Year’s Dude Ranch and Horseback Riding Vacations

Looking to do something different to ring in the New Year? Get out of the city and experience the Western, the exotic and the fun traditions at ranches and horseback riding destinations that offer celebrations on New Year's Eve. by Darley Newman From Mexico to Colorado and Israel to Arizon...

Horseback Riding Chateau de Versailles in France

An equestrian explores the beautiful gardens, grounds and palace at Chateau de Versailles outside of Paris. By Karen France In September 2013 to celebrate my 50th birthday, I was fortunate to go horseback riding through the royal hunting and palace park grounds of the magnificent Chateau de Ve...