Remote valleys, high alpine lakes, towering peaks, prairie grasslands and mountain passes... this is some of the remarkable scenery you may discover on a horseback riding vacation in Alberta, Canada. Exploring in and around Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park, is a once in a l...

Like a lot of trainers who have come to prominence in the past 10 years or so, Ronnie Ford practices Natural Horsemanship. Haven't heard of him? Read on! by Karen Prell Ronnie Ford’s world is contained in the round pen, and if horse training is an art, then Ronnie Ford is a master. T...

Get educated on how you can be a responsible equestrian tourist and help improve the lives of working equines around the world. by Jocelyn Pierce Responsible tourism is a growing trend in the travel industry. The main objective of responsible tourism is to maximize economic, social, cultural, ...

Rolling green mountainsides dotted with white-faced cattle, cool creeks, rural pastures and verdant pine forests... this is some of the scenery you may find exploring the great outdoors from California dude ranches, where horseback riding is an excellent way to take in the diverse landscapes and n...

From boarding stables to your own horse property, after spending over 50 years of my life with horses, my tips for what to consider when deciding where to keep your horse. by Karen Prell If you’ve read my previous Expert Equestrian Articles here on Equitrekking.com, then you know that ac...

Getting out into nature on a dude ranch vacation doesn't have to mean lengthy travel times. There are a variety of American dude ranches that are located near major airports, meaning once you fly into the area, you don't have a long drive. If you're traveling with a group or kids, this...

Equitrekking, our Emmy Award-winning PBS travel TV series, has been honored by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Daytime Emmy Award in the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards. This is Equitrekking’s third Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Single Came...

Helping equines and people in some of the world's poorest communities. by Jocelyn Pierce Are you concerned about the quality of the horses that you may use for trekking around the world? Have you ever traveled internationally and been disappointed by the condition of the horses? Read on to...

Planning a summer ranch vacation? There are a lot of great dude ranches and guest ranches from which to choose, which can make the process of picking where to go difficult, but also fun.  Having researched and ridden at a variety of dude ranches over our years of filming Equitrekking and va...

Bring all your family members on vacation at these dog friendly dude ranches and horseback riding resorts for a pet friendly family vacation. As avid animal lovers, we here at Equitrekking know that pets are members of your family, too, and that many of us want to bring our dogs with us on our t...