Ride horses on the Cooley Peninsula outside of Carlingford, a hidden gem in Ireland. by Darley Newman Niall Connolly, a fourth generation resident who owns Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Trekking Centre, lead me horse trekking through this lesser visited part of Ireland on Jessie, a sweet a...

If you love shopping local, check out the market scene in Turkey and tour the markets of Avanos in Cappadocia with me. by Darley Newman Every Friday in Avanos, a Cappadocia village known for its pottery and situated on the Red River, there is a large market where everything from fruits and veg...

Donna Barton Brothers, a 2nd generation top jockey, daughter of Patti Barton and equestrian media personality shares moments from her career in horseracing. by Raina Paucar Donna Barton Brothers is the daughter of one of the first pioneering woman jockeys in America, Patti Barton. Her father w...

Having heard about Tryon's great equestrian history and natural beauty, I'm excited to visit this North Carolina Community and connect with fellow horse lovers. by Darley Newman I have a fun Southern road trip coming up, taking me back to my home area of Myrtle Beach, through Columbia ...

Recreate the awesome Guinness Stew we taste tested in Ireland with this recipe by Darley Newman Happy St. Patrick's' Day!  While filming for Equitrekking's two Ireland episodes, we tried some really tasty Guinness Stew at Fitzpatricks Restaurant/ Pub in Dundalk,...

"Training Can Be Fun." My horse training tips and desensitizing exercises. A helpful training technique for your ex-racehorse is "bombproofing,"  or "sacking out," which is a series of desensitizing exercises. Working with my OTTB, off the track Thoroughbred, Bahamut can be challenging at...

Equitrekking Interviews Jim Bret Campbell, AQHA Senior Director of Marketing and Publications, examining the history and legacy of the American Quarter Horse. Founded in 1940, the American Quarter Horse Association is the largest equine breed organization in the world. With headquarters in Amar...

Saddle up to ride with me on a sustainabe estancia in Uruguay by Darley Newman Uruguayan Riding Style Jason, the owner of Finca Piedra, a sustainable estancia, Pedro, Finca Piedra’s gaucho, and I took off on our Criollo horses to explore the farm. I had never ridden a Criollo horse bef...

Ride horses on the beaches of the Rocha Province in Uruguay, where the remnants of shipwrecks make for interesting local stories! by Darley Newman Having grown up in a beach area in South Carolina, I am always keen on visiting beaches around the world. Uruguay has some famous beach areas like ...

“See, it’s not so spooky.” My horse training tips and desensitizing exercises. Some OTTB's, off the track Thoroughbreds, come off of the racetrack  "green" or "spooky." One of the first fundamental techniques that's helpful in the training of your ex-racehorse ...