Equitrekking Overview
Equitrekking is the Emmy Award-winning lifestyle television series that takes viewers on global travel adventures to experience culture, cuisine, history and adventure. Hosted by Darley Newman, Equitrekking broadcasts to 94% of the U.S. on PBS, on international networks in over 65 countries and on Create TV, Public Television's nationwide lifestyle channel.
Three time Emmy nominated host and producer Darley Newman is a travel expert who searches the globe for the best horses and riding destinations. She created Equitrekking by combining her passion for horses and travel with her background in television. Darley is the author of the award-winning companion book Equitrekking Travel Adventures on Horseback published by Chronicle Books, a columnist for True West and Practical Horseman magazines and blogger. Darley also hosts and produces special Equitrekking segments broadcast on the Starz Network’s Encore Westerns Channel and on Ralph Lauren TV (RLTV).
Equitrekking.com, a perfect companion to the show, has been online since 2004 and features everything visitors need to research and plan their travels, including articles, the popular Equitrekking Vacation Guide and video clips. Equitrekking has extended its brand and outreach efforts through the new EquitrekkingTravel.com, which features exceptional equestrian vacations inspired by the Equitrekking TV series.
The following are a sampling of notable media which have featured the Emmy-Award winning PBS series Equitrekking and host Darley Newman, including The Chicago Tribue, Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter and Budget Travel.
Equitrekking Debuts on TV in the UK and Ireland
The Equitrekking series debuts on yet another international network, Horse & Country TV, which reaches 10.5 million households in the UK and Ireland on SKY channel 280, providing exclusive sports event coverage, news, documentary and personality-led programming to the passionate audience for horse sports and country living. In addition to PBS in North America, Equitrekking broadcasts on international networks in over 65 countries.
Darley Newman on The Animal House on WAMU, NPR Radio
Listen to Equitrekking host Darley Newman's take on the horse / human relationship with radio host Sam Litzinger on The Animal House Radio Show on WAMU, Washington, DC's NPR station.
Aiken Standard Covers Equitrekking’s UK TV Launch
Ben Baugh, a veteran writer for the Aiken Standard Newspaper writes, "Equitrekking, the Emmy Award-winning travel series that can be seen on PBS, will be broadcast in the United Kingdom and Ireland and will start airing on Jan. 2 on Horse and Country TV." Baugh also features Equitrekking's new holiday gift guide.
Equitrekking Films in Botswana, Africa
The Equitrekking crew just returned from several weeks of filming in Botswana, Africa for two new episodes of Equitrekking. Darley Newman met meerkats, hiked with the San Bushman, and experienced four different horse safaris, including Botswana Limpopo Valley Horse Safari and Botswana Okavango Horse Safari. More articles, photos and information at Equitrekking.com, Facebook and in our upcoming Equitrekking newsletter.
Matador Network’s The Ultimate Guide: 100 Gift Ideas for Travelers
Equitrekking DVD's make Matador Network's "The Ultimate Guide: 100 Gift Ideas for Travelers." Purchase this great gift for travel and horse lovers at Equitrekking.com.
EquitrekkingTravel.com and Ring of Kerry Donate Vacation to WIHS
This equestrian vacation along the beautiful Ring of Kerry in Ireland will be open for bidding at the silent auction during the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) October 26-31, 2010.
Learn more about Darley Newman, Equitrekking's creator.
Equitrekking History & Facts:
Equitrekking broadcasts to 94% of the U.S. on PBS and on international networks in over 65 countries. Equitrekking debuted on PBS in New Mexico during the summer of 2006 and made its national debut during the summer of 2007. Equitrekking segments with host Darley can also be seen on the Starz Network’s Encore Westerns Channel and Ralph Lauren TV (RLTV).
In each episode of Equitrekking, host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman leads viewers horseback riding around the world with local people to experience history, adventure and culture both in and out of the saddle. Viewers learn insider's information about accessible vacation activities and destinations they can visit and experience beautiful and interesting locales as they travel with Darley and her local friends.
Honors: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Photography 2009. Daytime Emmy nominations in 2009 & 2010 for Outstanding Special Class Series. Daytime Emmy nomination 2011 for Outstanding Special Class Writing. Winner of 2009 & 2010 North American Travel Journalist Competition for Best Travel Broadcast.
The 33 episode high definition series has received strong ratings and response with diverse episodes from Vermont, the Carolinas, Georgia Coast, Wyoming, Colorado, Spain, Iceland, Coastal Ireland, Hawaii's Big Island, Irish Countryside, Maui, Virginia Hunt Country, California Wine Country, Belize, Costa Rica, Southern Quebec, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Kentucky, Scotland, Wales, Southern Spain, Alaska, Central Turkey, Quebec City and Beyond, Alberta, Jordan: Wadi Rum, Aqaba & Jerash, Turkey's Coast, Cappadocia & Istanbul, Uruguay, Jordan: Petra, Royal Stables & Dead Sea, and two specials on Great National Parks & Great American Ranches.
Equitrekking.com is an online resource for all things equestrian travel featuring video clips, travel articles, expert tips and a global guide to horseback riding vacations.
EquitrekkingTravel.com launched in January 2010 and features exceptional equestrian vacations inspired by the Equitrekking TV series.
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