10 Tips for Leave No Trace Horse Riding

How you can hit the trail without harming nature. Here are 10 tips to use anywhere you ride. by Karen Braschayko Many Equitrekkers wish to change the natural world as little as possible, taking nothing and leaving no trace behind while still enjoying the brilliant scenery and thrilling exper...

Photo Journey of a Provence Riding Vacation- Perched Villages Trek

A photo journey through Provence's Perched Villages on an Inn-to-Inn Riding Vacation in France. By Emily Mitchell, Bella Remy Photography Waking up early to enjoy the peaceful medieval village of Rustrel, I thought of how beautiful the previous day was horse riding through grape vineyard...

Dream Jobs: Mounted Archer

Shooting arrows on horseback became a passion for Katie Stearns, and teaching equestrian martial arts became her equine career. by Karen Braschayko Katie Stearns, also known as Morwen or The Flying Dutchess, has built a business based on her love of mounted archery. She conducts clinics and ...

Winters in Wellington: Horses Galore, But So Much More!

Headed to Wellington, Florida to compete or as a spectator? Here are some equestrian adventure travel ideas. by Emma Perkuhn Any horse person north of the Mason-Dixon line can attest: a cold, snowy winter is no fun. The problem: bone chilling wind, the feet of snow to shovel, and the antsy ...

Can you FedEx my horse? Shipping my new horse across the country

After buying a horse on the Internet, you then have to figure out how to ship it. Add in hurricane season and you've got quite the adventure for this Florida baby boomer! by Karen Prell After taking the plunge into shopping for and actually buying a horse via the Internet, I now had to fig...

Dream Jobs: Endurance Rider

Champion endurance racer Darolyn Butler has made an equestrian career out of her passion for marathon rides. by Karen Braschayko Darolyn Butler has had a long career in several aspects of the equine industry, from winning rodeo queen pageants to selling Western wear and producing instruction...

Meet Your Host- Crossogue Equestrian in Ireland

Located on the great plain of the Golden Vale and known for its lush, patchwork countryside, County Tipperary in Ireland is rich, vast and varied. It's here in this picturesque Irish setting that Mark Molloy, a longtime horseman, trains and breeds strong Irish horses and invites travelers for ...

Meet Your Host- Manu Expeditions in Peru

Learn about Manu Expeditions Nature Tours and Rides, lontime Peru tour operators who take riders into the Inca heartland. Ride inn to inn and on wilderness pack trips to the High Andes of Peru, Cusco and Machu Picchu to visit ancient cultures and take in Peru's vibrant history. Equ...