As my car left Houston Airport, paved freeways and tall buildings gave way to back country roads, wood planked front porches with chairs gently rocking in the breeze and American flags fluttering from their poles. Driving up to the gated Inn at Dos Brisas, one can image cowboys herding cattle from as far away as […]
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Howdy, and if I could follow that with a handshake I would. I like a good handshake and to look someone in the eyes; in my circle them two mean a lot. I’m a cowboy, a cook, a writer, a dishwasher and a purveyor of words that sometimes rhyme. I’ve cooked for legends and those
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You’ve heard the phrase, “if these walls could talk.” Well, if those horses and the walls of the stables could talk, I’m sure we would be amazed at what took place many moons ago at Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley. Back in the day, Holman Ranch was known for its cowboys and rodeos and served
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A Natural Way to Ride at Jandana Ranch Driving through the gentle winding roads just outside of Kamloops, Canada I couldn’t help but think this is a horse riders haven. The scenery changes from flat desert to rolling hills filled with blackberries and wilderness to green fir trees and lakes. Turning up the driveway to
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Horseback riding vacation in Santa Ynez Valley Whether you are a Hollywood celebrity like Anna Paquin, Barbra Streisand or Diane Keaton looking to escape the bright lights of Los Angeles, California or you simply want to get out of the fast lane for a moment, you’ll want to make tracks for the Alisal Guest
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First Class Luxury at Montana’s Triple Creek Ranch It’s difficult to pack winter riding clothes in carry on luggage. And while I know what to pack for a winter trip to Alaska, I challenge anyone to pack snow boots, riding boots, riding pants, chaps or chinks, as the cowboys call them, and a cowboy
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Insider Tips for the Best Horseback Riding Vacation We all know when we have experienced a successful horseback riding vacation. Yet no one talks about what makes for a poor equestrian holiday. With this in mind, I’ve put together a check list of what to look for to ensure a positive horseback riding vacation. 1.
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Half Moon Bay Horseback Riding Vacation Remember the movies where the beautiful woman rides horseback on the beach? Her blonde hair blows in the wind; the hooves of the horse splash waves of brilliant blue water onto the soft white sand as the rider travels off into the sunset? Well, I can’t promise you a
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What to pack for a horseback riding vacation You’ve made up your mind. This vacation is going to be a horseback riding vacation. Be it a dude ranch or an upscale guest ranch, there are certain essentials for a successful horseback riding vacation. Packing list essentials for a horseback riding vacation Riding Boots Long pants –
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