Jump Off with Equitrekking on a Discovery of 5 Great American Horse Events   by Claire Caldwell   Horse racing is one of the most ancient past-times, dating back to some of the earliest civilizations of man.  The types of racing we are most familiar with today, steeple chasing (which involves… Read more »

A Horse Pack Trip with a Modern Tom Wilson and a mule named Sharon Stone. by Darley Newman as published in her column in True West magazine. I welcome travel in areas where no vehicles are allowed, because it means fewer of us and more of the “wild” out in… Read more »

Discover how the packing lifestyle today compares to that of Jedediah Smith. Learn about people who chose a life in the wild, leading pack trips. by Darley Newman, as published in her column in True West magazine Jedediah Smith made the first reported crossing of California’s unpredictable and treacherous Sierra… Read more »

Meg Robbins rides at Devon, learns about groundwork and takes the lesson home by Meg Robbins I’m trying to be of assistance to Zana Jackson, who owns West Steart Farm and Devon Riding Holidays with her husband Jim. The first day of my short break holiday was a lesson followed by… Read more »

An equestrian reviews a Bulgaria riding vacation that she found on EquitrekkingTravel.com - the Bulgaria Riding Holidays - Balkan Mountain Adventure - and shares photos from her adventures. by Sarah Oakman The trip was absolutely amazing. All the people working for the company were incredibly friendly and knowledgable. The airport… Read more »

Arrival and Conditioning for a Two-Day Ride on the Pony Express Trail, Part of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run by David K. Lyle In April 1994, I flew out to Cool, California to go horseback riding in the American River Wilderness area. The ranch I had made arrangements with was… Read more »

For all people who love horses (And not many people don’t) We all hope Barbaro will survive But the chances are, he won’t. After “The Derby” victory Looked like his chances were good To winning “The Triple Crown” And there’s many felt he could. Even with the great technology And… Read more »

A special poem about the special horses we love! by Del “Abe” Jones People who love horses Are of a special breed I don’t know what it is But, they have a certain need. Gluttons for punishment Some people may say For a horse will make you work Every single day.… Read more »

A husband and wife couple take their dream ride on the Way of St. James or El Camino de Santiago in Spain by Sophia Baptista de Oliveira, Haras Maripa   My husband Marcelo has always been fanatic about horses.  He has raised Mangalarga Marchadors for thirty-one years now and as a great enthusiast and… Read more »

After receiving many e-mails from Equitrekking viewers who raved about their experiences riding at Fort Robinson, I had to find out why this Nebraska park is so popular. by Darley Newman, as published in her Trail Rider column in True West magazine Situated near Crawford, Fort Robinson is a microcosm… Read more »