Turkey- Horse Riding Kiliclar Valley, Cappadocia

Horse ride the beautiful Red and Rose Valleys in Cappadocia, Turkey by Darley Newman We've spent many days riding through Cappadocia's fairy chimney valleys in Central Turkey, and I don't think we'll run out of trails anytime soon. The scenery changed today on our ride through ...

Horse Riding Mongolia: 19 Days into Darhat Valley

A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without wings. Written by Kate Johns with Photos by Kate Johns & Steven Pilcher The Naadam Festival The girl’s cheeks are flushed beetroot red, her half moon eyes bright with anticipation as her wiry bay pony jigs around in a circle. Sha...

Horse Riding Loch Ness in Scotland

Help me spot Nessie from the saddle on a horse ride around Loch Ness, Scotland. by Darley Newman If you want a totally different view of Loch Ness in Scotland, ride amid the pretty forests, lush fields and actually into this freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands!  I went out for...

Horse Riding the Alpujarras in Spain

Horse ride with me into a fragrant, mountainous area of tiny white washed villages, backed by the snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains. by Darley Newman I love horse riding in the mountains, especially climbing up high to take in wide open views. Amazing scenery abounds in the Alpujarras, a ru...

Ralf Schmitzer: Classical Dressage and Respect

by Heidi Longaberger Classical dressage master and trainer Ralf Schmitzer approaches my horse Thomas with a look of amusement and affection, offering him a cookie for a job well done. We have just spent the last hour working on my balance and position in the saddle, while my horse pranced, dance...

Equitrekking Wins Two Telly Awards

We're excited to announce that our Emmy-winning TV series has been awarded two Telly Awards! Equitrekking has won the highest honor, the Silver Award, for our Outstanding Cinematography and the Bronze Award in the Travel & Tourism category. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 sta...

Sherry Tasting at a Jerez Bodega in Spain

A great stop for horse and wine lovers in Jerez is Yeguada Real Tesoro, a Sherry bodega which breeds rare black Andalusian horses. by Darley Newman In southwestern Spain in the province of Cádiz, the city of Jerez de la Frontera is a horse and gastronomy lovers haven. You can enjoy perf...

10 Great Places to Horse Ride- #1 Ireland

Ireland tops our list as a great place to horse ride. The below video showcases the Ring of Kerry, a beautiful destination combining mountains and beaches. by Darley Newman While most people experience the Ring of Kerry by vehicle, the best way to take in the beauty of this area is astride a h...