I was asked what it is like to be an Outfitter in Alaska. It is both the hardest and the most rewarding profession, to be had, I believe. (Have you seen my office? All 13.2 million acres of it?) As I am not sure what that means to you, reading this, I will tell you what […]
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A cold winter is just around the corner, but less than ideal weather conditions should not stop anyone from horseback riding. Heat Holder socks can go a long way to ensure your feet stay warm while riding. I find my feet are often the part of my body that get the coldest; Heat Holders may
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During my elementary school years, I remember taking my horse swimming while riding bareback. I remember standing my horse, walking away from my horse, and taking a running start, vaulting onto my horse, while he patiently stood still. Horse-loving baby boomer Fast forward forty years and you have an over-weight, horse-loving, baby boomer who is
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For those of us who grew up horseback riding through fruit orchards, vineyards, rolling hills, forests and miles of open space, the times of running horses on the beach and trotting on dirt bridle paths are becoming fewer and farther in between. With that in mind, I was thrilled to learn of Garrod Farms, located
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As our car pulled into the driveway at Auberge Le Baluchon, I could see the pair of draft horses and their driver waiting to take us on a carriage tour of the property. I was chomping at the bit to see this 192 acre property in Québec, Canada. With its unique landscape, situated on an
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Living the gaucho life on horseback in Patagonia, Chile For five days and four nights, the newest horseback riding programs at explora Patagonia and explora Atacama let guests live the gaucho lifestyle and discover two of the world’s most pristine and wild landscapes: the Torres del Paine National Park and the Atacama Desert. Over a
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Lush, manicured green lawns fade away as the horse trailer rumbles behind the pick up truck we ride in. Cold air blasts our faces as we take in the desert view from inside our air-conditioned vehicle. The landscape of Coachella Valley in Palm Springs is dry and desolate, yet there is an oasis in the
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Have you always wanted to track the Big Five in Africa’s prime wildlife hotspots? Dreamt of sighting some of the planet’s most amazing animals up close and in their natural habitat? Going on safari is at the top of many people’s travel wish lists, but bumping around in a 4×4 isn’t for everyone. There is
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Who would have thought that you could experience what life is like on a real working horse and cattle ranch in Jasper, Georgia? The Seventy-Four Ranch is owned by Larry and Pam Butler who are gracious and hospitable hosts. Larry is a lawyer by trade, but a rancher at heart, and Pam was a news
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