The first time I came across a herd of wild horses was a memorable moment for me. I was on foot, climbing a dirt trail in the Badlands of the Little Book Cliffs in western Colorado. I spotted a flash of color amongst the shrub brush and pinyon-juniper laced hillside. It was both a feeling [...]
Horse riding in El Rocio, Spain's most famous wild west village In the heart of Andalusia, in the triangle between Cadiz, Huelva and Seville, lies the small and sacred village El Rocío in southern Spain. Bordered by one of Europe’s biggest natural parks, this unique little town is a paradise for horse and nature lovers. [...]
While I wouldn't call myself a Game of Thrones fangirl, who doesn't love a knight in shining armor? Inside Landeszeughaus, the world's largest armory museum, you'll find 32,000 pieces of weaponry. Racks of suits of armor, staff weapons, cannons and swords line the walls of Landeszeughaus in Graz, Austria. You don't have to be a [...]
Iceland by Horse With glacier-cut fjords, hot rivers, northern lights, and more than 100 volcanoes (dormant and active), it’s no wonder that Iceland is a favorite among adventurous travelers. But for equestrians, there’s an additional, perhaps more powerful draw: the island nation’s roughly 80,000 horses, all descended from Viking steeds and evolved over more than [...]
Ellesmere Riding Center in Brecon Beacons National Park Tucked on the edge of Llangorse Lake is a little piece of Welsh heaven that is more commonly known as Ellesmere Riding Center. We had a particularly windy day for our Brecon Beacons National Park horse riding holiday, but the horses were ready to explore. My [...]
Horse riding in Pembrokeshire, Wales Horse riding in Pembrokeshire, Wales is an incredibly popular sport. I know this to be true because the Bed & Breakfast owner where my husband and I stayed, arranged for our trail ride the day we arrived in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Technically speaking, Marros Riding Centre is just outside [...]
Snowdonia National Park on horseback On a horse, you can immerse yourself in the smells and scenery of Snowdonia National Park. With miles of traffic-free bridle paths Snowdonia National Park horseback riding is a treat for your senses and your soul. I'm often heard saying that I enjoy seeing the world from the back of [...]
If you are a horse lover and you are traveling in Scotland, you must visit The Kelpies. The Kelpies are the highest and largest equine sculptures in the world and they are stunning. I've put together The Kelpies essential guide in Scotland. Here you will learn how Scottish sculptor Andy Scott created his equine works [...]
Listen up cowgirls and cowboys! Writing Horseback is on Because of Horses Podcast. That's right, my friend Elise Gaston Chand, the host of Because of Horses was kind enough to feature me on her equestrian podcast. This podcast for horse lovers features well-known people who blend their love of horses into their everyday lives. As [...]