Travel Tips

When researching different options for your riding vacation, begin narrowing you're your choices by thinking about what type of vacation you are seeking. Are looking for an American ranch, an exotic, international safari or a relaxing spa escape that allows you to ride as much or little as you choose? Geography and pricing will help you narrow your scope.

* Training Trip

A training trip is a great way to improve your riding skills or work on a specific discipline, whether its dressage, eventing,cross ... ...

Horseback riding can be expensive hobby, especially if you are a horse owner. However there are ways to enjoy your equine friends and ride on a budget.

Volunteer to help out at your local stables. Even if you are new to the equestrian world, a therapeutic riding program at your neighborhood riding establishment is a great and rewarding way to learn about and be around horses. Sidewalkers, grooms and other helping hands can volunteer, usually for a minimum of 1-2 hours per week through the North American ... ...

When I head out for a riding vacation for the television show, my packing list differs a bit from when I am heading off to ride for fun. If you are taking your horse and venturing off on your self-made riding vacation, your items will be vastly different than if you are going to an all-inclusive riding vacation where horses, tack, sleeping arrangements and food are provided. I try to pack the minimum for my time on the road. For a seven day riding vacation, this includes the following:

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North America is filled with many special places, where wildlife is abundant, nature is pristine and visitors can find peaceful isolation in the wild. Those who make the long journey to these remote spots are rewarded by an abundance of wilderness activities and a distinct feeling that they've truly gotten away from it all.

If you are thinking of making the trek to these remote North American riding destinations, make sure to schedule enough time and leave your cell phone behind - it probably won't ... ...

A good guide should pair you up with a horse to suit both your riding abilities and your personality. But what if the nearest match is not so close? How do you handle a riding vacation if you can't quite handle the horse? Riding different horses in new settings will teach you to adjust accordingly to gaits, personalities, quirks and habits. Prepare to take things as they come. Change is good and changing mounts can help you become a better rider.

Relay your skill level, height and weight to the ... ...