Riding Ireland

From castle to castle, inn to inn... the dream of horseback riding in Ireland has to be one of every equestrian's top travel fantasies. Hop on a Connemara pony and explore with Atlantic coast with former Irish team showjumper Declan McGarry.

Equitrekking Travel

If you've seen the PBS show and wondered about going on one of the featured trips yourself, then the new Equitrekking Travel website is for you. Find out more about our favorite online destination for equestrian travel inspiration, research, and deals.

Menorca Horse Festivals

Beautiful, indigenous horses..Mediterranean waters... abundant food, drink, music, and sunshine. What equestrian wouldn't want to attend these annual, traditional celebrations of the horse off the coast of Spain?

New Zealand Homestay with Olympian Greg Best

At Best's beautiful Silverstream Farm in Otane, Hawkes Bay, travelers take 1-2 lessons per day from Greg Best, a multiple-medal Olympian most famous for his renowned partnership with the great showjumper Gem Twist.

World Equestrian Games Travel Tips

Without a doubt, it's the years top equestrian travel destination. With 8 months left before opening ceremonies and an expected 600,000 spectators from around the world, we offer tips and ideas for enjoying this once in a lifetime event.

2010 Winter Circuits

2010 may be the most buzzed about year yet for the winter show circuits! It's an unprecedented year for high-stakes sport horse competition and we expect all the riders will be bringing their best game to the winter circuits. All in all, a great time to compete and to spectate!

Toss Cabin Bag

Packing for a trip is so much more fun when you have a great bag. From Toss of San Francisco, the Turtle Bay Caning Cabin Bag pairs perfectly with the palm trees at the upcoming winter circuit shows.

JustWorld International Volunteer Trips

Thinking about 2010 travel plans? Consider taking unique trip with JustWorld International. Trip participants roll up their sleeves next to other committed equestrians - maybe even a famous Grand Prix rider - to volunteer with one of JustWorld's partner organizations. Itineraries include plenty of time to take in the culture of the host country.

War Horse

We were thrilled to see the hit West End stage play "War Horse" named the best play of not only the year but the DECADE by the Times Online (UK). Mark your calendars now for the arrival of War Horse stateside in 2011 as producers begin scheduling New York dates... and film director Steven Spielberg plans a major motion picture.

Equitrekking: Travel Adventures on Horseback

Whether planning a trip or just dreaming... Stunning photos and an entertaining writing style that equestrians will appreciate come together in this gorgeous book. "Equitrekking - Travel Adventures on Horseback" takes you on some of the best riding vacation destinations in the US, Europe, and more remote climes.

Favorite Apres-Ride Hangouts

God forbid that we should go to any heaven where there are no horses....or a place to grab an apres-ride beer with good friends! Perhaps it is the arrival of summer, but lately we've been positively preoccupied with having a post-barn hangout on the patio of one of our favorite horse-country pubs.

CHIO Aachen is On!

The horse show everyone must attend at least once. Perhaps the premiere "destination" show, today marks the opening day of the World Equestrian Festival - CHIO Aachen - bringing approximately 450 horses and 300 equestrian athletes from 24 nations to compete in the five disciplines of jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, and vaulting.