I’ve talked about the lack of beach riding access for equestrians previously on Writing Horseback. Not only are horse owners and ranch riders finding it more difficult to go horseback riding at public stables, the idea of riding horses on the beach is typically left to countries outside of the United States. Instead, our open […]
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a mustang? I’ve had the opportunity to watch small bands of wild mustangs roam free in the Badlands of Little Book Cliffs, Colorado and was awe-inspired by the experience. I was excited to learn of another opportunity to interact with wild mustangs in north-eastern
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A lot of pressure is put on parents when it comes to planning the ultimate family vacation. I know this from first-hand experience with my own children. A dude ranch vacation appeals to all family members, especially if it involves horses, water for swimming and mom and dad don’t have to cook or plan meals.
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Everyone seems to have a bucket list of things they must see and do at least once in their life. Many of these things to do before I die lists involve travel to far off places. I know I have my bucket list and it includes horseback riding on safari in Africa, taking a horseback
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Have you always wanted to travel to Africa, but didn’t have the time or the money to make the long trip? BBC Home Entertainment recently released “AFRICA Eye to Eye with the Unknown” on DVD and Blu-ray. AFRICA Africa is home to some of the most beautiful, yet extreme habitats on earth. I have always
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A group of enthusiastic riders had just arrived at the ranch keen to begin their horseback riding holiday. At that time the ranch strongly suggested that all riders wear hard hats, but did not require it if guests would sign a special indemnity form. A lovely, vivacious young woman decided she absolutely did not want
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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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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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Horseback Riding Vacation in Cyprus Recently I was thinking about where I would take my next holiday; but more importantly, I was also thinking about what I would do on that holiday. Besides relaxing on a beach by the water, I thought about taking a horseback riding vacation. Horseback riding is something I haven’t tried
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