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 unpredictab...

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 a p...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 m...

Three of the best routes of historic significance for Old West trail riders. by Darley Newman, as published in her column in True West magazine Growing up I heard the inspirational story of Lemuel Bolz, a 16-year-old relative who crossed four states on horseback in the late 19th century. When ...

The incredible and unlikely story of America's first Triple Crown Champion by Jill Overacker The story of Sir Barton, the first winner of the American Triple Crown, is one of incredible hope, stunning wins and crushing defeats. Though the first horse to ever claim champion to the nation...

Joanne Filkins recently returned from an equestrian vacation in Ireland, which she won in the EquitrekkingTravel.com Ireland riding vacation contest. Here's her review of her ride. We got back from our trip on Saturday night and it was great! Thank you so much to you and everybody at Equitre...