Hurricane Hits the North Carolina Coast and Two Shackleford Pony Foals Live to Tell the Tale by Claire Caldwell   Recently, people living along the East Coast of the United States prepared themselves for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, rumored to be the most potentially devastating hurr...

Trail etiquette and safety tips for your equestrian vacation by Carol Moore Here a few friendly reminders, tips and trail etiquette faux pas you should know. Being aware and conscientious of these will help you to have a safer and more enjoyable ride. Happy Trails! 1. Don’t let your ho...

by: Angela Calabro Since meeting Enlightened Horseman, Robin Shen, while working at Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary I have been able to learn firsthand how his techniques and training methods differ from most trainers I have seen work. After speaking with him and asking him seve...

What is your horse trying to tell you? by Carol Moore A helpful guide to the meaning behind your horse's behavior Understanding a little about horse body language makes your first meeting less intimidating. In spite of a horse’s size and mass, he is a very sensitive creature and ha...

Knowing what to expect when riding your horse's faster gaits by Carol Moore Learning to ride the trot At this point, you should be comfortable mounting up, settling into your saddle and moving off at a nice walk. The next speed you will encounter is a jog or trot. This gait is a distinct...

Join us in this four part series that helps you prepare for what to expect on your horseback riding vacation by Carol Moore Part One: On top of Ole Smokey....now what? You’ve finally committed yourself to that wonderful vacation the whole family has clamored for . . . a trip to a dude ...

Look back at our struggle for freedom, Trace our present day's strength to it's source; And you'll find that man's pathway to glory Is strewn with the bones of the horse. ~ Author Unknown by Jim Hodges Few visitors has he, who carried the brave man to death ...

Horse lovers in our nation's capital? You Bet. Learn about Bridget Harrison's work for the American Horse Council. by Darley Newman Many of us own and ride horses, whether it’s for competition, a career or fun. While we’re in the saddle, we’re hopefully not focused on...

The history of great ranches on the Hawaiian Island of Maui by Darley Newman, originally published in her Trail Rider column in True West magazine Sam Baldwin, who roamed this island of Hawaii in the early 20th century, wrote of a day-long ride to capture cattle that took him across 25 miles o...

Learn about the original "dudes," early 1900's dude ranch guests In this dude ranch history video clip from the Emmy winning Equitrekking TV show, ranchers describe Jackson Hole's Bear Paw Ranch where the Roosevelts, Rockefellers, DuPonts and other famous names of the time vacationed. ...