Step 1: Attend best friend’s wedding. Become instant pals with fellow bridesmaid/avid horse person/avid eye-roller. Agree to hypothetical future faux-foxhunting weekend in Middleburg with her.Step 2: Completely forget you agreed to hypothetical faux-foxhunting weekend in Middleburg. Six months later,...
In a country more than twice the size of Texas but with a population only the size of Houston, one finds open land, peace and serenity. Just over an hour’s drive outside of Mongolia’s capital city, Ulaanbaatar, a piece...
Photos courtesy Sea View EquestrianImagine an immersion in Ireland and its culture, all from the back of a horse. That’s the experience you’ll have if you go riding just outside of Dingle town in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. Located...
Although I've lived on both coasts as well as in the Midwest and have driven cross-country a few times, somehow I’d never made it to Montana. I jumped at a chance to go on my first ranch trip, which...
If you live in the Midwest or Northeast, the last dreary days of winter can drag on endlessly. Perhaps you’re tempted to load up your horse and drive down to Florida, but it’s just a bit too far. You...
The tropical forests, cobalt-blue sea and towering mountains of Maui lure thousands of visitors to this beautiful Hawaiian island every year. But only a few opt to see it from the back of a horse.
Exploring the West Maui...
Equine photographer Shawn Hamilton has traveled all around the world and been on dozens of horse-powered adventures. We asked her to share some of her packing tips for horseback riding vacations.
For in the Saddle:Riding helmet (I always bring...
Riding in the backcountry is balm to frazzled nerves and the stress of our everyday lives. If you’ve always wanted to take your horse on an overnight pack trip but didn’t know where to begin, here are some ideas...
In Part 1 of Road-Ready Tips for Hauling Horses, we looked at routine cleaning and checking of your horse trailer. In Part 2, we'll look at the maintenance that needs to be performed before your first trip of the...
The dream of taking a riding vacation abroad may remain just a dream for many of us. Not everyone can afford a week-long riding vacation in Europe or the opportunity to trail ride through tropical rainforests. But just because...
