Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice for its abundance of volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls… but it’s also known for the special breed of horse native to the country—the Icelandic Horse. Odds are that you’ll see an Icelandic Horse or two during your visit, as there are about 80,000 currently on the …
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Ross Ranch horseback riding in Mendocino County Driving South on Highway One from Mendocino to Point Arena, California is an experience in itself. The winding road offers up majestic coastal views with crashing waves, soaring birds and plenty of wild life. If you happen to be traveling the Pacific Coast Highway in the winter, you …
With the amazing views and vast land, the Khovsgol Nuur (or the Khuvsgul Lake) in Mongolia is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia. It’s located in the northwest of Mongolia and is near the Russian border. Known as the “blue pearl of Mongolia,” it’s a sight to behold and a must-see for its beautiful scenery, …
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As our Ford pickup truck and RV trailer snaked along the two lane road entering Southern Utah we marveled at the red rock canyon and hoodoo formations jutting toward the bluebird sky in front of us. After pulling into Ruby’s Inn, parking our trailer, and checking into the resort, we circled back to Red Canyon …
Is there anything better than wine tasting in the Willamette Valley on a gorgeous afternoon? Well, yes there is if you enjoy horseback riding vacations. My husband and I were visiting friends in the Tualatin Valley and we had asked for a dog-friendly winery recommendation in the Greater Portland area. It was suggested that we …
Vienna, or Wien, as this romantic city is known in German, is elegant from head to toe. Or perhaps I should say hat to hoof? After all, the imperial city is known for horse-drawn carriage rides through Vienna’s old center and the famous Spanische Hofreitschule or Spanish Riding School, home to the Lipizzaner stallions. During …
There’s no doubt that Vancouver offers an endless amount of activities to do in this city of glass, but if you are looking for an equestrian activity, why not hop on Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tours? Horse-drawn carriages have always been a wonderful way to explore new territory. Why not let a team of Percheron …
Have you ever wanted to fully immerse yourself in the Western lifestyle? I’m not talking about a luxury dude ranch vacation in Montana. I’m talking about a five day, eight hours daily in the saddle, sleep on the ground type of horseback riding vacation in Reno, Nevada. If this authentic cowboy way of life appeals …
Buying gifts for the horse crazy person in your life is easy, but when you want to go the extra mile and really make that special someone smile, you’ll want to check out these equestrian gift ideas. From horse-themed gift cards to waterproof boots, horsey t-shirts and yoga on horseback, my list of 7 equestrian …
