Rock Bridge Canyon- Hodges, Alabama Horse Trails

Explore Alabama horse trails from Rock Bridge Canyon, where miles of picturesque trails wind through woodlands and canyons, part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Kari Kirby As I lay awake the night before the ride to Rock Bridge Canyon, I had the same pre-ride jitters that...

Three Great Ranch Vacations for the Christmas Holidays

Three great ranches in three different states that have strong Christmas holiday traditions and invite guests to join in the festivities. by Darley Newman Interested in a vacation during the holiday season? Want to get away from your area for a white Christmas or travel somewhere sunny and war...

Bring Your Own Horse Vacations: RV Parks

Looking for a horse-friendly RV park? Check out these great places set up to accommodate travelers with horses across the USA. by Alexandra Begley There are horse-friendly RV parks throughout the United States, making it easier for travelers to bring their own horse and ride. Check out the bel...

Beach Riding in Paradise: Destination Turks and Caicos

A couple takes an exciting and romantic honeymoon horseback ride on the secluded beaches of the Providenciales in the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands.  By Susan Friedland-Smith In July of 2010, following our backyard wedding at a friend’s Chicago home, my handsome groom and I je...

The Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase Race

A Virginia fall and spring tradition at one of the oldest organized steeplechases in the U.S. by Darley Newman The fall and spring are prime seasons for equestrian events in Virginia, with weekend foxhunts, steeplechases, races and shows. One of the oldest organized steeplechases in the United...

Horseback Riding Vacations in Wyoming- Open Range Photo Journey

Photos from the open range outside of Big Piney, Wyoming, where riders can spot wild Mustangs along the Great Divide and ride horses in the cherished open spaces of Wyoming, shared by Blue Sky Sage Horseback Adventures, run by 3rd generation Wyoming natives. Looking to vacation far away fro...

Louisiana’s Best Horse Trails

Members of the Louisiana Equine Council share some of their favorite horse trails, including in the diverse Kisatchie National Forest, as part of Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Neely Walker & Howard Cormier Louisiana’s best horse trails are in the Kisatchie Nati...

Horseback Riding California’s Central Sierras

Great Horse Trails along The Texas Flat - California Meadow Loop in the Central Sierras, part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Sherry Antill & Ann Bates of Central Sierra Nevada Horse Trails The central Sierra’s of California offer horseback riders a pletho...

Equestrian Trail Riding in South Carolina

Jim Edwards, a member of the Trails Committee of the South Carolina Horsemen’s Council, shares some of his most recent favorite equestrian trails in South Carolina, part of the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. By Jim Edwards When asked, “What is your favorite horse ...

My Favorite Horseback Rides in New York

I’ve planned and taken two New York riding vacations, one at the Brookfield Trail System, and another at the Mohonk Preserve. Both featured ground-based facilities that served to make our stays most enjoyable. Learn more about these great NY horse trails in my article for Equitrekking's ...