My Top Three Romantic Horse Riding Vacations: Spain

Spain's mountains, beaches and beautiful Andalusians make for a hot, romantic combo. by Darley Newman Riding Andalusians on beaches and through meadows of sunflowers is a fantasy ride for many. Combine all of that with amazing food, wine and flamenco dancing and you've got one romantic...

Learn How Equi-Yoga Benefits Equestrians and Equines

Find out the many benefits of practicing Equi-Yoga as a rider, and how it can help your equine partner.  by Raina Paucar I have know Marty Whittle since I was a child. She is the instructor who shaped me into the rider I am today. Had it not been for her, I may never have acquired the rid...

My Top Three Romantic Horse Riding Vacations: Hawaii

A photo tour of sunset horse riding on Maui- one of my top three great places for a romantic riding vacation.  by Darley Newman You can't get much more romantic than a sunset horse ride in the West Maui Mountains. Maui is an island paradise that is one of the top honeymoon destination...

My Top Three Romantic Horse Riding Vacations: Botswana

In honor of Valentines Day, take our photo tour through three great places to saddle up and find romance. Each day until Tuesday, I'll be counting down my top three!  by Darley Newman I've experienced these horse rides myself and can tell you that the romance level can be off the ...

Horse Breeds from Around the World Quiz

One of the fascinating things about travel is meeting the wide variety of horse breeds all around the world. Many of these wonderful breeds can be found here at home in the USA. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the wonderful world of horse breeds. by Raina Paucar 1. Which wild or...

Great Old Horses and the World’s Oldest Horse

Read fun facts about small, old and super trail riding horses and celebrate the grand old horses we've ridden and loved. by Darley Newman I read a story today about a therapy horse in Virginia celebrating his 39th birthday! That's a feat in itself. Prodigy, a registered Arabian ge...

Quebec Horseback Riding Ranches Video

Horse ride in the snow and among the colorful changing leaves at Quebec Ranches in this Equitrekking video tour. by Darley Newman Horse Riding Ranches in Quebec incorporate French flavor and culture along with year round riding. Whether you travel to take in the changing leaves of the fall in ...

Dream Jobs: Handling the Budweiser Clydesdales

by Karen Braschayko Have you ever seen the magnificent Budweiser Clydesdales on a commercial or in a parade and wondered what it would be like to take care of them? Jeff Knapper worked his way up from handler to general manager of Clydesdale Operations for Anheuser-Busch. Here he shares behind-...

Famous Horses in History - The Fire Horse

by Heidi Longaberger As many horse owners will tell you, our equines are often considered part of the family. They are our partners in blazing trails, racing around barrels or jumping over fences. Most often, they are simply our companions, offering a nicker of hello and a quiet strength. But ...