Writing Horseback

Dreaming of horses and ponies
Like many girls (and boys) I had a life long dream of having my own horse. Each Christmas Eve I closed my eyes  and visualized a pony standing next to the Christmas tree during holiday time. While I realize pets do not make good presents unless EVERYONE is on board with [...]

Family first at Ranch de los Caballeros
“I grew up coming here every Thanksgiving holiday,” says 49 year old Ande Torgerson McCally of Washington D. C. “My grandmother and grandfather came to Wickenburg in the 1940’s and built a house at Rancho de los Caballeros in 1972. Now we bring our kids here. They like playing [...]

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 ranch in [...]

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 a bit like [...]

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 the [...]