Writing Horseback

Horseback Riding Vacation in Panama
Have you been on a horseback riding vacation in the Republic of Panama? Heck, I haven’t been horseback riding in Costa Rica yet.  But if I were to go horseback riding in Panama, I’d stop for a couple of days at Rancho Caldera Inn. This Green Globe-certified Eco-lodge is located in [...]

Horse “N Around at the Monterey County Fair
The theme and key art of this year’s Monterey County Fair, “Horse ‘N Around” (August 31-September 5, 2011) refers to the creative artwork of  former artist, Jo Mora, from his book, “Budgee Budgee Cotton Tail” which tells the adventures of a courageous bunny.  The 24” x [...]

Deschutes River on horseback riding vacation
For years, our family has been vacationing in Central Oregon. We have enjoyed the thrill of whitewater rafting the Deschutes River with several rafting companies. While I have ridden along the Deschutes River from Sunriver Stables, I never realized that I could ride horseback beside the river in Bend, Oregon. [...]

A Horseback Riding Vacation in Perthshire,  Scotland
I have yet to go on a horseback riding vacation in Scotland. If I did, I think I would visit the Crieff Hydro Stables in Perthshire, Scotland.  European-based travel writer Karen Bryan and author of the Europe A La Carte blog mentioned on Twitter that she was enjoying petting [...]

Quick stepping Paso Fino Horses
We sounded like a military Calvary; quick marching in time. In reality, we were a group of eight riders mounted on Paso Fino horses, crossing a road on horseback. The staccato click of the gaited horses’ metal shoes clattered on the pavement as we crossed the street to the equestrian trail.
We [...]