Colorado Dude Ranches Video Tour
Saddle up on a horseback riding adventure through Colorado, as we explore Colorado dude ranches in this Equitrekking video. by Darley Newman In Colorado, we rode horses at a variety of working cattle ranches and dude ranches, getting to know the owners and their way of life, as well as… Read more »
Hawaii Horseback Riding Ranches & Cowboy History Video
Learn about Big Island horseback riding and the history of cattle drives and paniolos, Hawaiian cowboys. by Darley Newman This Equitrekking video clip, from our Great American Ranches TV special, showcases great places to saddle up and relive the history of the American cowboy in Hawaii. Learn about wrangling cattle in… Read more »
The Animal House Radio Show
Listen in for Equitrekking's take on the horse human relationship on The Animal House Radio Show. by Darley Newman I had a great time being interviewed by radio host Sam Litzinger on The Animal House, a weekly show on Washington, DC's NPR station, WAMU. The Animal House explores the latest in animal… Read more »
Equitrekking.com’s Top 10 Articles of 2011
Introducing the most popular articles, as measured by your clicks, on Equitrekking.com in 2011. Your picks included horseback riding in France, horse riding on the beach, volunteering with horses, equine artists, trail riding on Morgan horses and more. What do you want to see more of in 2012? Tell us… Read more »
My Meerkat Experience in the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
by Darley Newman We're editing the Botswana episodes and have found some fun behind the scenes that we'll be sharing with you. One is from my experience getting personal with a meerkat colony in the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana. Meerkats are very social animals and this particular colony is used to… Read more »
War Horse Movie Review - Good, but oh so Sad
If you love horses, be prepared for an emotional roller coaster ride with "War Horse." by Darley Newman My eyes are still swollen this morning, as I literally cried through "War Horse", the new Steven Spielberg epic that follows a wonderful horse named Joey through his upbringing in rural England through… Read more »
Horseback-riding tradition in France added to the UN heritage list
Horseback-riding tradition in France and the Czech "Ride of the Kings" added to the UN-backed list of world's outstanding examples of intangible heritage. by Darley Newman A 24-member intergovernmental committee has included horseback-riding tradition in France and the Ride of the Kings in the Czech Republic on the United Nations-backed… Read more »
Winner Picked to Guest Star on Equitrekking from Bayer Legend of the Year
Equestrian Lori Odishoo of Berlin, Connecticut wins the chance to star on Equitrekking! by Darley Newman For the first time ever, we teamed up with Bayer Animal Health to give away the chance to star on Equitrekking on TV. The prize is part of the Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year… Read more »
Spend New Year’s in the Saddle
New Year's Holiday Riding Vacations Around the World. A few people have asked me where they can saddle up to ring in the New Year. There are many options all around the world. Here's a rundown of some of the top international riding vacations for the New Year's holiday. France… Read more »
Dude Ranch Military Discount
Three great dude ranches offering military discounts! by Darley Newman Many dude ranches, guest ranches and vacation destinations offer military discounts. In honor of Veterans Day, we've highlighted three great dude ranches that offer military discounts. Giddy-up! Bar W Guest Ranch in Montana - offers 10% Active Military Discount Southern Cross… Read more »