Articles Tagged 'Equestrian Vacations'

Spain Priego de Cordoba Travel Video

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Explore a hidden gem in Spain, Priego de Cordoba, in this Equitrekking travel video. On the drive from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Seville, I made a stop to explore a hidden gem in Andalucia, the town of Priego de Cordoba. This beautiful town is known for its high quality… Read more »

Seville Countryside Horseback Riding Video

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Explore Spain's countryside on horseback in this Equitrekking travel video of horse riding in Spain.   Today I went riding with Gerry Corbett and Alfonso to old haciendas in Seville’s countryside. The blue skies were beautiful as we rode through fields of orange and olive trees to one of the… Read more »

Spain- SICAB in Seville

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Over Thanksgiving, I went to SICAB in Seville. During this multi-day exposition, owners bring their best Spanish horses from all over the world to compete in dressage, carriage driving and various other shows and disciplines. There were hundreds of beautiful horses showcased here. I walked through the area of mares… Read more »

Texas- Hill Country Equestrian Lodge

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
We drove up to Hill Country Equestrian Lodge just before sunset. The main house is a 100-year-old home on the grounds of an old cattle ranch. Guests here stay in new cabins, fully equipped with kitchens and fireplaces. This is an intimate, 9-room ranch that focuses on riding technique, as… Read more »

Texas- Wildcatter Ranch

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Saddle up at a Texas dude ranch for big riding, big steaks, big Longhorn... big Texas! by Darley Newman I just spent a couple of days riding and eating at Wildcatter Ranch outside of the small town of Graham, Texas. I was able to ride a couple of different trails… Read more »

Uruguay- Guardia del Monte Estancia

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Horse ride at a historic estancia in the Rocha of Uruguay by Darley Newman We traveled to Guardia Del Monte, a historic estancia in Rocha owned by Alicia Fernandez. The estancia is over 100 years old. Surrounded by marshland, interesting Ombú trees and palm trees, it seemed like a nice… Read more »

Utah- Antelope Island Horse Riding with Bison with Video

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Herding bison on horseback can be dangerous! See how it's done on Antelope Island. by Darley Newman Today I rode with Ron Brown of R and G Horse and Wagon just outside of Salt Lake City on Antelope Island on the Great Salt Lake. Antelope Island is the largest island… Read more »

Bryce Canyon Horse Riding in Utah

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Saddle up on a trail ride in Bryce Canyon by Darley Newman I had heard that Bryce Canyon National Park was one of the best parks in America. Having gone to some pretty spectacular ones, including Yellowstone and Haleakala, I was excited to take on Bryce and wasn’t let down… Read more »

Utah- Riding Olympic Bred Horses with video

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Saddle up for this video from a Western trail ride in Snow Canyon State Park in Utah by Darley Newman I meet a lot of outfitters as I travel who organize day rides, as well as longer horseback riding adventures. These locals show me the best of their area on… Read more »

Utah- Snow Canyon State Park

Darley's Travel Blog — February 25, 2010
Ride Olympic bred horses in Snow Canyon State Park by Darley Newman Patty Arnett of Snow Canyon Trail Rides took me out to ride in Snow Canyon State Park in St. George in Southwestern Utah. Patty’s horses are awesome. I was riding, Itos, an 18-year-old dark bay Dutch Warmblood with… Read more »