Much like the cream center of an Oreo cookie, there is a sweet spot in the middle of Ocala winter equestrian schedule in Florida where lots of great things happen. In a span of 10 days in March, horse...
Wendy Hofstee has a very thick passport. Three hundred thirty-eight trips to 156 countries—and all of those trips were on horseback.Hofstee is the founder and owner of Unicorn Trails, a company that organizes and leads horseback riding vacations around...
If you're hoping to incorporate your love for horses with your travel adventures, read on to find out our top 10 international horseback riding destinations.The pull. The desire. The insatiable yearning to see another country, a different culture, from...
Much like Dr. Seuss’s fictional town of Whoville, the small city of Lebanon, Ohio, magically transforms into a holiday wonderland when their Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade and Christmas Festival ushers in the season the first Saturday in December. The charming...
Two hours’ drive from Budapest in the picturesque Bükk National Park lies Szilvásvárad, a beautiful little village that is home to one of Hungary’s premier facilities for equestrian sport: the Szilvásvárad State Lipizzaner stud. It’s a perfect vacation destination...
Read the full article about an Irish riding holiday in Horse Illustrated’s November/December 2024 issue! Below is some great content we couldn’t fit in the print article, featuring author Amber Heintzberger's packing tips.Irish weather is fickle, and you can...
Imagine being behind the lens, capturing photos of the majestic Icelandic Horses in the mystical and breathtaking scenery of Iceland.Take a visual journey through the land of fire and ice, where I spent 10 days photographing the stunning beauty...
Go horseback riding through the Italian island of Sicily, spanning six days with lots of long canters, wine tastings and delicious food.The Unicorn Trails Coast to Coast ride takes you into the heart of the Italian island of Sicily,...
Seventeen intrepid riders from five foreign countries gathered in Ulaanbataar for the ultimate horse riding trek: 3,600 kilometers (just over 2,200 miles) across Mongolia in 84 days. The idea, developed by Julie Veloo, combined ultimate adventure with fundraising for...
Horses in the guest ranch industry come from varied breeds and backgrounds. Learn more about them.
The scenery may be stunning, the food and staff top-notch, but ultimately, it’s the four-legged workforce that makes for a memorable trip at any...
