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...
If you pack your bags for a riding holiday in Ireland, throw in a pair of sensible walking shoes for a day trip to the Irish National Stud & Gardens in County Kildare. Stunning stallions, living legends, and the...
The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is one of the biggest equestrian events in the U.S. Whether you’ve been many times or are planning your first trip, be sure to check out the tailgating options. Begun in earnest in 2012,...
"The more butts in saddles, the more horses we can save," is the motto of Enchantment Equitreks, a mother/daughter-run riding adventure business nestled in the mountains of Edgewood, N.M., 40 minutes east of Albuquerque and an hour south of...
