Thanks to guidelines by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the skies are now friendlier for Miniature Horses working as service animals on planes. The agency’s recent policy statement categorizes Minis, along with dogs and cats, as commonly recognized service...
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is a must-see destination in Fort Worth, Texas. Since its opening in 2002, just beside the historic Will Rogers Equestrian Center, the museum has paid tribute to the women who shaped...
By Horse illustrated Staff with the Dude Ranchers’ AssociationA memorable and life-changing vacation should be on everyone’s bucket list. For some people, that vacation would entail a beach paradise or traveling overseas to a foreign country. But for horse lovers,...
Spending time in nature is an exciting and healing experience. Add a horse to the mix and you get to see the world through different, far more astute, eyes. In fact, the United States’ wilderness areas were defined and...
A dude ranch vacation is all about the western lifestyle, so don’t be afraid to embrace the “cowboy way.” Even if you’re a total city slicker, you’ll fit right in with classic westernwear, but you have to know what...
As equestrians, we know that horses are good for us, and often head to the barn on the most stressful of days. In recent years, that intuition has been supported by a bevy of scientific evidence. By creating a...
For many mountaineers, climbing the world’s seven highest summits is a life goal. For horse lovers, these seven equine experiences rank tops on many bucket lists. Here’s why you will want to attend and what you need to know.
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At 10 years old, my family drove through Wyoming as part of a cross-country move. The route took us through the flat, windy part with no speed limits. We stopped at a BLM Mustang holding facility so I could...
Ride along on a horseback safari in Botswana. Macatoo, a camp in the Okavango Delta, primarily offers horseback safaris and many other adventures.A brilliant moon cast light on the flat plains of the Okavango Delta. All the while a...
Nothing could be better than a ride through the countryside on a trusty trail horse. How about a glass of wine along the way or at the end of the day? Read on to learn more about trail riding...
