Nancy D. Brown

Professional Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown has had a lifelong passion for horses. With this site she combines her love of travel with her expertise in finding the best equestrian travel deals and bringing you honest lodging reviews. Follow me and check out my blog. Come find me on Google+.

Cowboy on horseback rides on Ten Mile Beach in MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, California. The Pacific Ocean is on his left, as well as a weathered log, washed ashore on the gray sand beach. A second horse with a white head is shown at the bottom of the photo with only his ears and white mane showing. The sky is blue on a sunny fall day.

First Class Horseback Riding Vacations at Ricochet Ridge Ranch, Mendocino Coast, California

Are you interested in first class horseback riding vacations at Ricochet Ridge Ranch on the Mendocino Coast in California? While you’ll not stay overnight at the family operated Ricochet Ridge Ranch, there are plenty of lodging opportunities in both Fort Bragg and nearby Mendocino. Horseback riding in Mendocino County, California My husband and I were […]

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Five Vista Verde Ranch guests sit in the wood-paneled wagon, while two wranglers sit on the driver's bench hitched to a team of two black Percheron horses. A grassy meadow with trees is in the background with a blue sky and white, puffy clouds.

Vista Verde Ranch Review Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Are you interested in a family-friendly dude ranch vacation in the Colorado Rockies? You’ll want to read my Vista Verde Ranch Review in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. What makes this all-inclusive guest ranch unique from other horse riding holidays? The family-owned Colorado Ranch excels in building a strong sense of community. I’d call it a “front

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Rancho de los Caballeros lobby with high beamed wood ceiling, Wood fireplace on right. Western saddle on display on the left and right of a wooden table on display, listing daily activities. Brown leather soft is behind wood table. Four floor lamps are on the area rug covering the natural flagstone tile floor.

Luxury Dude Ranch Vacation at Rancho de los Caballeros, Arizona

Are you interested in a luxury dude ranch vacation at Rancho de los Caballeros in Arizona? I’ve visited more than one guest ranch in the Sonoran desert. What sets Rancho de los Caballeros apart from other dude ranches? The family-owned historic Arizona ranch was founded in 1948 and is known for their Southwest hospitality. Of

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Canvas covered wagon on the grounds of Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. The canvas wagon cover bears the logo Tanque Verde Ranch, established 1868, with a trio of 3 saguaro cactus on the beige fabric. An evening sunset lights up the sky with clouds of pink and grey. Two scraggly trees flank the wagon with the stables building partially blocked, behind the antique chuck wagon.

Tanque Verde Ranch Review in Tucson, Arizona

Are you interested in a dude ranch vacation in Tucson, Arizona? While there are plenty of guest ranches in Arizona, Tanque Verde Ranch is both easily accessible and a step back in time. Why trust my Tanque Verde Ranch review? I’m an equestrian travel expert. I’ve ridden at this Tucson, Arizona guest ranch and I

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Six horseback riders ride into the forest in single file outside of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Horseback riding near Gothenburg, Sweden

Are you wanting to go horseback riding near Gothenburg, Sweden? If you travel to Varmland County, Sweden, outside of Gothenburg, you’ll discover Our Little Farm in Ekshärad, Sweden. Horse riding near Gothenburg, Sweden The family-owned Our Little Farm is actually over four hours, by car, from Gothenburg, Sweden. However, if I wrote where to go

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Herd of horses are running into Black Butte Stables from Black Butte Ranch pasture. Snow-covered Mount Washington is in the distance in Sisters, Oregon.

Horseback Riding in Sisters, Oregon

Just outside of Bend, Oregon is the high desert city of Sisters. If you are looking to go horseback riding in Sisters, Oregon, you’ve come to the right place. Seven miles west of Sisters, Oregon sits Black Butte Stables. Experience the Oregon Cascades on horseback at Black Butte Ranch. Horseback riding in Sisters, Oregon While

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