Equestrian Vacation

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Tips on Preparing for an Equestrian Vacation
The outdoors experience draws many equestrian vacationers. Breathtaking scenery, close-up views of wildlife, creaking of saddle leather, birds singing in distant trees and the soft clop-clop of horses' hooves are all part of the experience. One important thing to keep in mind when going on an equestrian vacation is to be prepared. Here are some tips to help you choose, and prepare for, your equestrian vacation.... Read the full article

How to Plan Your First Equestrian Vacation
As the summer vacations arrive, you may find yourself in a fix thinking how to make the most of it. You may have had enough of traveling and beach vacations and may have lazed around enough during the summers earlier. Now you would like to have some fun and frolic, but not in an ordinary way. In that case, an equestrian vacation may be the right choice for you. It will give you great fun, excitement and a lot to learn.... Read the full article

Choosing the Perfect Equestrian Vacation
Do you like adventure? Do you like horses? An equestrian vacation can run the gamut of experiences. It may include anything from quiet rides and the solitude of shaded mountain trails through old growth native forests in the Smoky Mountains to stepping back in time 125 years to become part of a real cattle drive that crosses the Bozeman Trail and the spot where Crazy Horse surrendered in 1877. ... Read the full article

Out of the Barn: Exercising Your Horse on Trips and Trails
Exercise is essential to equine health. Now that spring has arrived, the weather is getting nicer, and summer is around the corner, it is a great time to be creative when developing your horse’s exercise program. Taking your horse out of the barn and adding variety can not only provide your horse with the exercise it needs to remain fit, it can also be a fun outdoor activity for the whole family.... Read the full article

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StoneCreek Ranch Resort Offers Taste of Ranch Life
For those who have always wanted to work cattle, StoneCreek Ranch Resort in Mountain Home, Arkansas offers the perfect vacation package for the ultimate ranch experience. "All About Cattle" is a no-experience required, action-packed ranch vacation pa... Read the full release

StoneCreek Ranch Combines Vacation with Instruction for an All-Out Horsemanship Experience
StoneCreek Ranch and Resort in Mountain Home, Arkansas offers guests more than just a trail ride as they provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to learn all about horsemanship and riding, while still being able to relax and enjoy a vacation. Owned by... Read the full release

Trips to Maui Are Hotly Contested by Trainers
Burbank, California. After the Golden Gate Classic in Woodside, California, Jenny Davis is still in the lead for Langer Equestrian Group’s Woodside Trainer Incentive with 235 points. If she can hold onto it through the Woodside Labor Day Classic and... Read the full release

Colorado’s Dude & Guest Ranches Offer All-Inclusive Summer Fun
Shawnee, CO (Jan. 28, 2009) – Grab your boots and kick off this summer with an all-inclusive ranch experience at one of the more than 30 certified Colorado dude & guest ranches. Family More than Thirty Ranches to Meet Your Individual Needs, Loca... Read the full release

Escape to APHA’s 12th annual Fort Robinson trail ride
FORT WORTH, TEXAS— Take the ultimate equine destination vacation with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1–6, on the all-inclusive Fort Robinson Trail Ride at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, Nebraska. Ri... Read the full release

Explore the Unexpected Side of Colorado’s Dude and Guest Ranches
Shawnee, CO (March 24, 2009) – Think a dude and guest ranch vacation is just about riding horses and eating hotdogs and beans? Think again. Although riding horses is synonymous with ranches, Colorado’s dude and guest ranches serve up a complete vacat... Read the full release

Equestrian Adventurer Visits Iceland
This month Equestrian Adventurer (http://www.EquestrianAdventurer.com) joins Kate Tully, courtesy of the Horseman's Yankee Pedlar, as she recounts her horseback journey through Iceland, a beautiful county she describes as "a well-kept secret." Icelan... Read the full release

Three Different Professionals are Maui Bound
Burbank, California. For the second year in a row, Langer Equestrian Group, Inc. is sending three professional horseman to Maui for a week long stay at Marriott’s Maui Ocean Resort. The vacation prizes are awarded to recognize trainers. “I remember t... Read the full release

Appaloosa Horse Club Land of Liberty Family Trail Ride - Fun for the whole family
Moscow, Idaho - Mark your calendars for June 11-17, 2006, and book your next family vacation with the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC)'s Land of Liberty Family Trail Ride. Open to all breeds, the ride takes participants into the pristine Allegheny Nationa... Read the full release

Discover Ohio by Horseback
Late summer is the perfect time to see Ohio they way the first settlers did – on horseback. Riding through rough country, crossing streams and spotting glimpses of wildlife are just a few of the thrills you’ll experience. And if rastling cattle is mo... Read the full release

Enjoy Great Savings While Funding Equine Research
Lexington, Ky. (April 16, 2009) – Since 1992, the Horseman’s Card® VISA® has been the credit card of choice for horse owners and enthusiasts all while generating valuable support for equine research. The Horseman’s Card® was created specifically... Read the full release

Explore the “Special” Weeks and Weekends at Colorado’s Dude & Guest Ranches
Shawnee, CO (March 1, 2009) – Whether you are into horses, art, food or culture, Colorado’s 30 certified dude and guest ranches offer a variety of “special” weeks and weekends for guests to enjoy. “The “special” weeks and weekends that many of the... Read the full release

2009 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival Provides Exceptional Time Management Services
Traverse City, MI - March 11, 2009 - Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc. is pleased to announce that its 2009 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival will provide several helpful services to keep exhibitors up-to-date and informed throughout its month-l... Read the full release

Salaries, Benefits, Housing…. Compensation in the Horse Industry
Alpine, Texas – July 10, 2008. Equimax – the leading horse industry employment service since 1986, has launched a study of horse industry compensation. Finally, information on salaries, benefits, housing, vacation, commissions, bonuses, and more wi... Read the full release

C Lazy U Dude Ranch Announces Free Open House for Denver City Slickers
The C Lazy U Dude Ranch (http://www.clazyu.com) is offering Denver area residents the chance to experience a genuine, Old West dude ranch on Sunday, June 5, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The ranch will open its gates to the first 100 Denver area city sli... Read the full release

Family Fun and Adventure at Colorado’s Dude and Guest Ranches
Shawnee, Colo. (April 28, 2009) – Colorado’s dude & guest ranches provide the perfect getaway for a family vacation. You’ll find something for everyone in the family with this mini-destination experience. The 30 certified ranches offer everything f... Read the full release

2009 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival Expands to Four Weeks of Competition
Traverse City, MI - March 4, 2009 - Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a fourth week of competition to their popular Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. The month-long, multi-discipline competition will run ... Read the full release

Rachel Reid Gallops to Victory in Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper at Horse Shows by the Bay Series III
Traverse City, MI - July 31, 2008 - Another beautiful day launched the second day of week three at Horse Shows by the Bay. Hosted at Flintfields Horse Park, the beautiful show grounds are located in the vacation town of Traverse City. The show runs t... Read the full release

Rainmaker and Caroline Weeden Win Second Year Green Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington, FL – March 1, 2007 – The sixth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club began yesterday, but the majority of the professional hunter divisions finished up their competition today. In this week’s ... Read the full release

One Month Out: Miss Rodeo California Contestants Prepare
Paso Robles, CA – Only one month away from the largest pageant any of these rodeo queens have ever entered and the contestants are feverishly preparing for the 35th Annual Miss Rodeo California Pageant, being held for the first time in Paso Robles Oc... Read the full release