Saddle up for a special occassion- Treat your mom to a Mother's Day Riding Adventure
Mother's Day is coming up on May 13. Horse riding with your mom or daughter can be a great bonding experience, but choosing the right vacation is important. You want to fit your family's style and yours.
Here are some special Mother's Day riding vacations.
Rugged Adventure at a Western Ranch
New Mexico Ranch Vacation
This working ranch vacation by the Gila National Forest...
Two ladies venture to Italy to have their own "Under the Tuscan Sun" experience with horses.
written by Halla Black
I just wanted you to know how much Sharon and I enjoyed our Equitrekking equestrian vacation in Tuscany. I am still smiling from ear to ear!
Sharon riding Carmen and Jenny on Silver in vineyards.
Sharon and I were a bit uncertain as this was our first riding vacation but Discover Tuscany turned out to be absolutely...
Alaska Native Bree Bardarson - A Lifelong Horsewoman Who Leads Riders Into the Wild in Alaska
If you watched the Equitrekking Alaska episode, you were able to meet Bree Bardarson, who took me horse riding on the Kenai Peninsula. Hear more about her life leading travelers horseback riding in Alaska.
Equitrekking: Your horse Max caused quite a stir among viewers who watched the Equitrekking Alaska episode. He’s so big and striking! How is Max and why is he so good on the trails...
Learn why your host for the Australia Arabian Horse Vacation choose Arabians for her equestrian vacations and why she enjoys welcoming experienced riders to pound the surf in New South Wales.
Equitrekking Travel: Why did you choose the Arabian breed for your equestrian vacations?
Kathy: Arabian horses are fairly popular saddle horses in Australia. They are the most common breed for endurance riding, which is well practiced in Australia - the land of the Great Outdoors- and...
On this St. Patrick's Day, why not dream of Ireland!
Check out some amazing Irish horseback riding vacations that we've personally taken over our past three visits to Ireland.
Castle Leslie
Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates that is still in the hands of its founding family and has been called by many-- an equestrian's paradise. Staying is an Irish Castle is a unique experience, as is saddling up on Prince, a virtual horse, and riding the...
by Susan Seligman
A Well Traveled Equestrian Reviews Turkey Equestrian Vacations
My husband and I were considering vacation options when we happened to catch Darley Newman’s PBS Equitrekking segment on riding in western Turkey. Within a nanosecond, we looked at each other and said, “let’s do it!”
We’ve traveled all over the world and have been on many riding trips. Cappadocia, Turkey ranks among the best, if not THE best trip we’ve taken! Turkey...
Best Picks for Equestrian Vacations for Couples & Romance
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, check out Equitrekking Travel's Top Five Best Picks for Equestrian Vacations for Couples & Romance.
- Maui Sunset Ride-
You can't get much more romantic than a horse ride at sunset in Hawaii. On a two-hour evening ride, explore the West Maui Mountains at dusk and take in the vibrant colors of a Maui Sunset.
- Tanzania Horse Safari-
Ride the Serengeti in...
Yogi Breisner clinic at The Gleneagles Equestrian School
Thursday February 24, 2011
Gleneagles is delighted to welcome Yogi Breisner to the Equestrian School on Thursday, February 24th. Yogi will teach a fantastic clinic, working with riders from the beginning to advanced level. The clinic will involve four sessions throughout the day, each lasting approximately one hour 15 minutes.
Yogi is one of the most successful and respected trainers of both riders and horses up to...
Castle Leslie's equestrian center is top notch. Throughout the year, the Castle holds special events, lessons, clinics and competitions. Here are some upcoming events of note.
You may wish to plan your equestrian vacation at Castle Leslie around these special happenings. Contact us to book a trip to Castle Leslie and ask about combining this vacation with the Medieval Village Trek.
February 2011
Valentine Carriage Rides 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th
Tim Downes Lesson...
Read the latest news from Ravensdale, an award-winning equestrian center on the picturesque Cooley Peninsula, a hidden gem in Northeastern Ireland that offers the special Ireland Training, Trails & Medieval Village Ride, an equestrian vacation exclusive to EquitrekkingTravel.com and featured in the Emmy winning Equitrekking TV series. Host Darley Newman treks with Irish horseman Niall Connolly, Ravensdale's owner, in Equitrekking Coastal Ireland.
January is a month to...
by Darley Newman, Equitrekking host and founder of EquitrekkingTravel.com
Many of you know about our Emmy winning TV show Equitrekking. We're excited to celebrate the one year anniversary for our new business EquitrekkingTravel.com!
It's been a busy year. Over the course of our first year, we've sent travelers to Costa Rica, Ireland, Hawaii, Turkey, Jordan, North Carolina, Alberta and beyond and gotten great reviews. Many people have chosen to go on the special trips that...
On a new, seven-day equestrian vacation, travelers can now experience the only lodge to lodge horseback ride to Machu Picchu, a once in a lifetime trip that combines ancient history, authentic culinary delights, exotic flora and fauna and local culture. This has been a dream in the making for Mountain Lodges of Peru owner Enrique Umbert Sr., who leads many of these Andes treks and is the CEO the company. For over 15 years, Enrique has been working to bridge the gap between the remote...
Great equestrian vacations to explore for 2011!
Peru Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge 7 days $2,950
The only Lodge to Lodge Horseback Riding Trip to Machu Picchu in Peru.
April 19-25, May 13-19, June 9-13, July 12-18, August 3-9, August 23-29, September 6-12, September 23-29, October 11-17, October 25-31, November 8-14
New Zealand Special Coast to Coast ride with small group departures Feb 9 – 15, May 4-10. 7 days $3,008.49
Other departures- March 9 - 15,...
Itching to travel somewhere to ride horses this holiday season. Here are some good options for holiday fun on horseback! Always wanted to ring in the New Year with equestrian friends in a far flung location. Now's your chance! Can't make it away this holiday season, check out other great Horseback Riding Vacations and Equestrian Travel Deals.
Ring in the New Year
Provence New Year’s Ride
Finish the year riding under the famous sun of Provence, France. Day and half day...
by Darley Newman
I'll be speaking and showing HD video from Equitrekking at Equine Affaire next weekend in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
I'm speaking in the Better Living Center on the Seminar Stage. Here's my schedule:
Friday, Nov 12 from 1:00 -2:00pm
Exploring the World on Horseback: Learn about my adventures riding horses with local people all over the world. From Alberta to Hawaii, Uruguay to Jordan and Ireland to Iceland, watch funny behind the scenes film...
Learn more about your host for the Botswana Okavango Delta Safaris, John Sobey, who is certainly an adventurer. Originally from Cornwall, England, he's been living and working in the exotic and beautiful Okavango Delta since 1995.
What is your background with horses?
John: I grew up riding horses on our farm and used to compete before heading out to Africa, where I have been riding in the Okavango Delta for over 15 years.
Why are horses such a good way to explore...
by Marta Goldsmith
We gathered on the pool deck overlooking the lake for our gin and tonic “sundowners”. It was our first evening at the ranch, after a full day of riding out into the African bush. As we sipped our drinks, we heard the roar of the giant bull hippo, which spends most of his evenings in the reeds across the lake. But on this evening, he chose to swim across to the mud dam, just a couple of hundred yards from where we stood. As we watched, he lumbered out of...
By Georgia Hunter
From Hippos to Hornbills in Botswana's Okavango Delta
Matthew held our hands as we stepped into the wobbly dug out canoe he called a mokoro. I took my perch on a wooden plank at the front, my mother on one in the back. Matthew stood between us holding a long pole. Plunging one end into the muddy bank behind us, he pushed off into the dark lagoon. Water, black as night, swirled around us.
We were quiet. Aside from the plop of the pole every so often in the...
What’s your travel philosophy?
Visiting Banff National Park is a beautiful experience. But it’s even better from the back of a good horse.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Guests may join us from around the world but spending even a day on horseback in these mountains creates a sense of camaraderie that seems to be a rare experience today. These mountains and horses have a way of touching a person, reminding them to stop and smell the...
Saddle up this winter on an equestrian vacation and don't miss these special upcoming horseback riding vacations.
EquitrekkingTravel.com is offering new trips in Italy, New Zealand, Botswana, Tanzania, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica and beyond. Check out these special riding vacations on our Destinations page, search for a good fit on Best Picks and by using our Trip Finder.
It's not too early to start planning your spring/ summer riding vacations in Ireland and beyond....
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