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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Discover your inner cowboy or cowgirl at Cody Stampede Whether your favorite TV show was Gun Smoke, Mister Ed the talking horse or Little House on the Prairie, you probably liked playing cowboys and Indians as a kid. Now is your chance to go on a horseback riding vacation to Cody, Wyoming and re-create those
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Horseback riding vacation in Santa Ynez Valley Whether you are a Hollywood celebrity like Anna Paquin, Barbra Streisand or Diane Keaton looking to escape the bright lights of Los Angeles, California or you simply want to get out of the fast lane for a moment, you’ll want to make tracks for the Alisal Guest
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Hay bales and horseback riding at Picosa Ranch Sure you’ve heard of rock climbing, but at Picosa Ranch, these folks specialize in hay bale climbing. Guests won’t repel off granite cliffs. Instead, take your hay fever medication and start climbing to the top of the bale! Located 25 minutes south of San Antonio, the 2,800-acre
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Horseback riding vacation in Fort Worth, Texas While so many destinations allow you to play cowboy (or cowgirl) for a few days, a visit to Fort Worth gives you a chance to see the “Cowboy Way of Life” up close and personal. The Fort Worth Stockyards Visiting the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is
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First Class Luxury at Montana’s Triple Creek Ranch It’s difficult to pack winter riding clothes in carry on luggage. And while I know what to pack for a winter trip to Alaska, I challenge anyone to pack snow boots, riding boots, riding pants, chaps or chinks, as the cowboys call them, and a cowboy
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No one can deny that horses are some of the planet’s most beautiful animals. Their beauty and power is unmatched and at times, unbelievable. One way to witness their strength and grace is at the horse races. Over in sunny California, the sport of kings is more popular than ever and the state’s four major
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Authentic Paniolo Horseback Riding Vacation at Piiholo Ranch As I drove along Makawao Avenue in my Japanese compact rental car, I noticed that I was heading “up country” and entering paniolo territory. Convertible Mustangs gave way to pick up trucks and horse trailers. The Hawaiian cowboy was alive and well in Maui, Hawaii and could
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