Horseback Riding in the Ocean at Jamaica’s Half Moon Resort

Equitrekking's Caroline Maffry takes her daugther swimming on horseback on a Caribbean equestrian vacation in Jamaica. by Caroline Maffry “On the count of three, we are all going to reach for the manes and pull ourselves up on to our horse’s back. The horses will step on...

Day Trip to the Kentucky Horse Park

While trail riding at Big South Fork Recreation Area in Tennessee, hurricane rains prompted the author and friends to stay dry and take a day trip to Lexington, Kentucky. by Susan St. Amand Read Part I about Trail Riding at Big South Fork Recreation Area in Tennessee. We drove three hours to...

Botswana’s Okavango Delta Horse Safari Photo Journey

Ride alongside animals like giraffes, warthogs and elephants on these African Horseback Safaris in the wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Experienced guides lead guests through water and on land for the ultimate horseback safari. The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s la...

Voluntourism With Horses

Learn how you can make a difference for people and horses on your next holiday with these voluntourism opportunities around the globe. by Jocelyn Pierce Volunteer tourism or voluntourism is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to a traditional vacation. Not only can volunteers experien...

4 Great Horseback Riding Tours for the Wine Enthusiast

Learn about great riding vacations and horseback rides that recognize the importance of a good glass of wine. Cheers! by Jocelyn Pierce Whether it’s a glass of Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio, wine lovers will rejoice over these horseback riding tours that make drinking wine their top priorit...

Join the Dartmoor Derby in Devon, England

Imagine a horseback adventure in one of Britain’s finest areas of wilderness-- riding and navigating for days across moorland, through woods and valleys, crossing rivers, past ancient stone circles and through golden gorse and purple heather. It is countryside Steven Spielberg felt barely ab...

Thingvellir Viking Trail Riding Vacation in Iceland

Want to gain confidence in the saddle and in life? Equitrekking Travel's Julie Snyder did on the Thingvellir Viking Trail Riding Vacation in Iceland. Read about her adventure and journey! by Julie Snyder Iceland stretched me as a rider and made me a stronger person. Although the Icelandic ...

Day Horseback Rides in Scotland’s Highlands

Grab a Highland Pony and hit the trail with these great pony treks in Scotland! by Jocelyn Pierce Open moors, old castles, and perhaps even sea monsters are just a few of the things you can see while horseback riding in Scotland. Whether you’d like to take a leisurely trek through Cairng...

Catalonia Spain Horseback Riding Photo Journey

Ride Andalusian horses and become immersed in the beauty of Catalonia on this riding holiday! Located in the northeast part of Spain, Catalonia is close to the cosmopolitan capital, Barcelona, and has an identity and language all its own. The Catalonia region has diverse landscapes, all within c...