What makes a true western town? Is it the cowboys that populate the town, the western-inspired architecture or rodeos that draw folks in? In my youth, our small Northern California town had a hitching post for our horses outside the Taco Bell. While the hitching post is long gone, I thought that was pretty cool. […]
Hawaii, the land of Paniolos or Hawaiian cowboys. There is nothing like a horseback riding vacation on the Hawaiian islands; scenic vistas, the salty sea breeze, good horses and miles of riding trails. I’ve been fortunate to go horseback riding on several Hawaiian islands; the Big Island, Hana, Kauai, Maui and Oahu. This was my
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Durango Western boot review Some people wear them motorcycle riding or you might find them cutting up the dance floor in a honky tonk Western bar. I prefer to wear my Durango boots on horseback riding vacations. Of course, I’ve also worn my cowboy boots with skinny jean tucked into my Durango’s, walking the fog-shrouded
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Tournament of Roses Horseback Riding Vacation Imagine watching 100 palomino horses walk down Ellis Street, ending at Paloma Street – named for the Palominos – I don’t think so – during the Tournament of Roses Parade®. On Monday, January 2, this equestrian entourage will lead the “Happy Trails” float, one of the largest floats in
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Horse Sense At first glance I don’t suppose anyone would ever accuse me of being a cowboy. While I’ve rubbed elbows with a few and at one time even owned the trademark hat, I don’t consider myself an accomplished equestrian. Amazing Horseback Riding Vacations But it’s true. I have ridden horses for going on 35
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Horseback Riding Vacation to the City of Cowboys and Culture It’s not often that you see cowboys riding horseback on the red bricks of Exchange Avenue in Forth Worth, Texas. If you are planning to be in the Dallas, Forth Worth-area for the Super Bowl,there’s more to visit besides the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. May
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Paniolo Version of the Marlboro Man Imagine the Marlboro Man, sitting on his horse, dressed in denim from head to toe, with a sweat stained straw cowboy hat covering a mop of hair and well worn cowboy boots jammed, heels down, in the stirrups. Add a pair of dangly spurs to the boots and take
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Long Hollow Ranch Horseback Riding Vacation Tails swish at flies as our horses climb the slight incline to the scenic overlook. Riders reach for their cameras tucked deep in denim pockets or saddle bags. We are surrounded by 600 acres of trees, volcanic rock, running water and the Three Sisters – Central Oregon’s snow capped
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As the gorgeous rodeo cowgirls circle the arena at full gallop, blonde hair and flags flying in the wind, the National Anthem blares over the PA systems. Cowboys, young and old, hold their cowboy hats in front of their chests and young mothers with babes in their arms sing along. It is a hot June day
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