Volunteer Opportunities with Horses

"Your life and mine should be valued not by what we take...but by what we give." -Edgar Allen, Founder of Easter Seals By Jill Overacker Summer is a great time to begin volunteering or to start your search for opportunities this fall. Giving of your time is an excellent way to help out an or...

Famous Horses in History - Jenny Camp

The incredible story of a three-day eventing superstar in Nazi Germany By Jill Overacker 1936 - A World in Turmoil To list Jenny Camp’s accomplishments would not do justice to what this small mare achieved in her lifetime. Though her accomplishments are tremendous on their own, it is t...

Summer Solstice Benefit Trail Ride

One cancer survivor's efforts to raise money for the organization that taught her to live again By Stacey Stearns Diagnosis and First Descents I was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, at the age of 28. To tell you the truth, I was somewhat relieved; I was in constant pain and had been throug...

Horse Fairs-Five of the Best from Around the World

A quick look at the most historical and unique horse fairs and festivals by Jill Overacker Horses have always had the power to bring people together. For centuries individuals and communities have gathered to bet on their speed, showcase their abilities, buy and sell, or simply to celebrate th...

Man’s Best Riding Companion

Discovering which dog breeds make the best riding partners By Jill Overacker It is rare nowadays for a stable or ranch to not have a resident “barn dog”. While barn dogs come in all shapes and sizes, over the years certain breeds have become more associated with horses than others....

Horse Riding to Defeat ALS - Mt. Washington Trek

Inspired by her grandfather, one woman and her horse will climb the Mt. Washington Auto Road to benefit the ALS Association By Jill Overacker It has been more than a century since the Mt. Washington Auto Road in Gorham, New Hampshire was last negotiated by a horse and rider. However, on July 1...

Horse Riding Kyrgyzstan - A Montana Traveler Review

Read a Montana resident's review of horse trekking in Kyrgyzstan I wanted to tell you about the most exciting horse trekking adventure I have ever been on and think it would make a great program for you. For eight years, I have been traveling to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia and always i...

Zion National Park Horseback Riding - A Traveler’s Review

An equestrian relays her horse riding Utah experience from Zion National Park. Read her travel review and check out photos of views from the trail! by Amelia McMahon You have to go to Zion National Park! Before you even get into the park you have a wonderful drive with views of mountains ...

Arizona’s Hideout Ranch - A Rider’s Review

by Annette Doerr In the winter of 2010 while trying to decide on a family vacation, I began scouring the web for guest ranches. We’d been on ranch vacations before in both Arizona and Texas but, while we always had a great time, the thought of doing the same old thing and at the same time ...

Beach Horseback Riding in the Outer Banks, North Carolina

A Different Way to Experience the Outer Banks by Jan Lamoglia Learn more about horseback riding on the beach and riding vacations in the Equitrekking Vacation Guide. Remember that scene in The Black Stallion directed by Frances Ford Coppola where Alec rides bareback on the beach for the ...