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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Sitting under the shady oaks at Picosa Ranch, once the home of Texas Governor John Connally, I could imagine the ranch in its heyday in the 60s and 70s when Air Force One landed on the ranch airstrip and more than one President and First lady was treated to some Texan hospitality. These days the ranch
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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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The 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering —the nation’s greatest celebration of the American West, its people, culture and traditions—will take place January 28 to February 2, 2013, in Elko, Nevada. The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering features performances of poetry and music from the cowboy and ranching occupation, but also presents exhibitions, films, workshops, dances and
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A love for horseback riding can take you many places, among them Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. Hyatt Lost Pines is an easy commute from Austin and Bastrop, and yet the resort feels a world apart. This luxurious Texas wilderness retreat tucks into a scenic spread of 405 acres, with one mile of
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We were leaving behind the grand houses and stately brick buildings of downtown San Antonio. As the car slowed to turn into the ranch, we were not so much entering no man’s land as we were entering Charro land. On the outskirts of San Antonio, this was a land of vaqueros (cowboys), caballos (horses) and silla
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Guest post by LeeAnne Jones Horseback riding on the island of Kauai Few places in the world are as naturally beautiful as the island of Kauai. The idea of a Hawaiian vacation typically invokes images of tanning on the beach, snorkeling the reefs, or surfing the waves. And while I did do some of
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The riders are tense at the starting line. Hooves anxiously paw at the dirt. Fans sitting in the stands lean forward in anticipation. There’s a countdown—“three, two, one”—and the gates fly open. But instead of horses running down the straightaway, there are three camels racing for the finish line. Welcome to the International Camel Races,
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Ride a Polo Pony in Sonoma, California Wine Country at Chalk Hill Estate Those fortunate to have visited California wine country know that good food and wine go together like a horse and carriage. What do the two have in common? California’s rich terroir produces outstanding local fruits and vegetables and our fertile soils support
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