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Trail Rides

open countryside with horses loose
Equestrian Lifestyle, Trail Rides, Travel
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June 21, 2024

Crossing America on Horseback

If you had the time and freedom to take a year long journey, would you spend it riding across the United States of America?  Modern life no longer considers the horse as a primary mode of transportation. It has mostly become an animal of leisure sports, done primarily for the entertainment of the[...]

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graphic of Iceland horseback riding vacation tours all inclusive
Europe, Trail Rides, Travel
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February 29, 2024

Horseback Riding Vacations in Iceland

Iceland is one of the most dramatic and unique landscapes to see. Looking across the land makes you feel like you're in an alien world. Volcanos and snow live side by side, creating incredible sights unlike any other.  I went to Iceland last year and it was incredible. I'm planning out my next[...]

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view of Windsor Castle from the Great Walk
International, Trail Rides, Travel
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December 31, 2023

Riding in the Royal Gardens – How to Ride at Windsor Great Park

Winsor Castle is perched upon a hill overlooking the River Thames, and has been a royal residence for centuries. It's is a magnificent building, but outside those imposing walls lies something that equestrians will really go crazy over - the expansive Windsor Great Park.  If you're an American,[...]

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Horse Care, Riding, Trail Rides
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March 26, 2023

Zebra Print is the Secret to a Fly Free Horse

Fly season is approaching (or in some cases, already here) and once again, we are preparing to deal with annoying, obnoxious flies. While uncomfortable for us, they are highly annoying to horses, who aren't able to run back into the air conditioned house to escape. We try to keep them away with c[...]

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Riding, Trail Rides
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February 22, 2023

My Heart Belongs to Trail Riding

When I did the trial ride for my very first horse, I took him outside of the ring. I had already ridden inside of the tiny arena, but for whatever reason, the owner suggested I go ride in her field. I went out there, exploring the small wooded paddock, and when I turned around, Clay picked up a can[...]

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winter trail ride
Horse Fitness, Horses, Trail Rides
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January 30, 2017

Winter Ride #1

I decided to get my brain in gear and get out and ride. The pull was too strong. I keep seeing ads for shows or events I want to do, and I think to myself, wow, if my horses were in shape, I could go do that. So even though I won't be able to do the event in two weeks, I could still maybe do an even[...]

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winter trail ride
riding in the woods
Horse Fitness, Horse Shows, Horses, Say Sarah Sandy: "Berry", Trail Rides, Vintage
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November 3, 2016

Hunter Pace

If you're wondering why I put up posts at a snail's pace, it's because I have a new job. It's a pretty awesome job, but I end up having very little free time. When I get home, I either want to fall asleep, or just become comatose. Dave, understanding my exhaustion, has been offering to take care of[...]

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Horses, Trail Rides, Vintage
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September 19, 2016

Local Explorations

My truck is still not usable to pull my trailer, so I'm still grounded at home. I don't know how anyone can manage without having a trailer because these last two months have been very frustrating. I really wanted to go trail riding, but since I have no trailer, and no trails, I decided to just h[...]

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Horses, Say Sarah Sandy: "Berry", Trail Rides
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August 2, 2016

Cross Country Action

I met up with Shelby a few days ago for a trek through Middleburg/Piedmont hunt territory. It could possibly be the most beautiful horse country in the world (although I am biased). Shelby knows the area very well, and took us on a little tour. Unfortunately, there was a storm cloud just sout[...]

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Horses, Saint Simeon: "Pony Man", Say Sarah Sandy: "Berry", Trail Rides
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June 2, 2016

Pony’s First Trail Ride

Pony is a coward. The times he's gone off the property he has been fearful, and scared. When he was out at training, his trainer would purposely take him for walks around the barn, where he would spook at the same things he saw everyday in his daily life, the sawdust pile, the hay bales, the dog, de[...]

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