All American Wagon Train Across America

Longtime Wagon Master Ben Kern plans an epic wagon train ride across the USA. by Angela Calabro Road-trips have always been a classic American experience. Yet, how often when you think of a road-trip do you think of people in Civil War era clothing in wooden wagons pulled by a team of mules tr...

Hunewill Ranch Vacation & Cattle Drives in California

A rider vacations at a family-owned, Western ranch just east of Yosemite National Park, enjoying Gold Rush history and cattle drives. by Dorina Lindberg Bridgeport Valley lies below the slope of the highway like a green carpet, a contrast against the dun-colored rock hills and sagebrush. Hunew...

Volunteering in Zimbabwe - Mavuradonha Wilderness Horse Safari

A Canadian horsewoman travels Zimbabwe to explore culture, history and the Mavuradonha Wilderness on horseback! by Oriane Lee Johnston photos by Nico Gnecci-Ruscone, Varden Safaris and Tore Ballance I’d had some trepidation about the prospect of two months in Zimbabwe, Africa. True, I&r...

Horseback Weddings! 4 American Marriage Venues

Do you consider yourself an avid horse lover? Have you always dreamed of tying the knot with your significant other on horseback? Equitrekking’s Claire Caldwell has scouted out four American wedding destinations where one’s dream of a horseback marriage ceremony can come true… ...

Dude Ranch Vacations for the Holidays

Combine horse riding with Western traditions at these five historic ranches. by Darley Newman, as published in her column in True West magazine Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you need to put away your riding boots. Saddling up during the celebratory season is a great way t...

Leonardo’s Horse - An Amazing Horse Sculpture in Grand Rapids

Leonardo da Vinci's vision on display in Grand Rapids, Michigan  by Karen Braschayko “How’d you like to ride a horse THAT big?” said a visitor as I walked up. Many people come to marvel at the 24-foot tall sculpture The American Horse. This immense bronze stallion, c...

Tuscany Riding Vacation Traveler Review

Two ladies venture to Italy to have their own "Under the Tuscan Sun" experience with horses. written by Halla Black I just wanted you to know how much Sharon and I enjoyed our Equitrekking equestrian vacation in Tuscany.  I am still smiling from ear to ear!   Sharon ridin...

5 Great American Horse Events for Spectators—Must Sees!

 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, stee...

Horse Pack Trips in Banff - History in the Saddle

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 the wilderness. In Banf...