Articles Tagged 'Florida'

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My Week in the Horse Capital of the World: Ocala, Florida

A fun-filled week of polo, trail riding, BBQ's and beyond makes for a memorable vacation in Ocala, Florida. By Tiffany Burns Pretty white horse in a paddock at BG Ranch in Ocala. 90 miles north of Walt Disney World, landlocked central Florida was not where I expected to find a luxu...

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Al-Marah Arabians: A Legacy Continues

From the Arabian Nights Dinner Show to farm tours and interactive experiences at Al-Marah Farms to The Black Stallion Literacy Program, learn about the ways you can get involved with Al-Marah Arabians and their legacy.  By Karen Prell Once upon a time in a beautiful sunny place called Flo...

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Sliding Stops & Spins- the Reined Cow Horse Clinic

Have you always wanted to try reining or cutting? Saddle up with Horse Show by Appointment as they show you the ropes in their Reined Cow Horse Experience clinic. by Jocelyn Pierce I sat on the palomino quarter horse at the far end of the ring in the twilight. We both had our eyes fixed on the...

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Western Horsemanship and Riding Clinics

Looking to expand your western riding skills and natural horsemanship knowledge? Here’s a look at three educational opportunities for riders who want to try something new and improve their riding. by Jocelyn Pierce
 Riders of all levels can benefit from additional training and ins...

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A Kid’s Adventures Horseback Riding in Central Florida

Student rider, 12-year-old Jacqueline Pavlat shares her adventures on a sunset trail ride with All Hitched Up in Central Florida, just 40 mins from Walt Disney World. by Jacqueline Pavlat All Hitched Up's Sunset Trail and Water Experience is a great way to beat the heat, as well as sp...

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5 Vacation Stops for Horse Lovers- Where You Don’t Have to Ride

Great cities, towns and villages where equestrian culture and activities abound for horse lovers. by Darley Newman Many modern day horse lovers don’t regularly ride, whether it’s because they are urban-bound, don’t have the time or are suffering from a past injury. Whatever t...

50 State Trail Riding Project

Horseback Riding Princess Place Preserve in Florida

Equestrian Kimberly Harvey reveals her favorite place to trail ride in Flagler County, Florida for Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project. by Kimberly Harvey Being one of the fortunate Yankee transplants who reside in the sunny state of Florida, I have a keen appreciation for th...

50 State Trail Riding Project

Horseback Riding the Florida Greenway– Shangrila

In the mid-1980s the State of Florida started a project to set aside public land for conservation and recreation purposes. Linear trails, or greenways, long and narrow strips of land many times following abandoned railroad right-of-ways, stretch from the Gulf of Mexico to the St. Johns River, occu...

50 State Trail Riding Project

Horseback Riding in the Tallahassee Area of Florida

Sue Noyes of the Southern Trailriders Association shares great horseback riding trails in the Tallahassee area of Florida for the Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project. Equestrians have many unique and amazing opportunities to ride a variety of trails in the Tallahassee area and to experi...

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An Evening with Arabian Nights in Orlando

Experience equestrian arts and thrilling entertainment at the Arabian Nights dinner show in Orlando, Florida. by Karen Braschayko Orlando has been called “the theme park capital of the world.” Within in this Central Florida homeland of Disney characters and innumerable outlet mall...