Highlights from the Okavango Delta
Flying in on a helicopter it’s easy to see where the Okavango Delta begins, a startling oasis of green surrounded by stark desert. As we entered the delta from Maun, the pilot pointed out the “buffalo fence” designed to... Read more
Discover Cornwall: The Gateway to Bodmin Moor
Riding the moors of England Monday’s trail along the wooded valleys of the Camel Trail to Hellandbridge and beyond was simply magical. Clouds were still rolling in and out but the secluded valley and the tree-lined trail offered shelter... Read more
Horses, Dunes and Nomads in Morocco, 2015
Following Mel and Bayard Fox’s ride in Morocco in March, they put together the following photo... Read more
Glacier Estancia Ride 2015
Please enjoy the below photo slideshow created by Mel Fox following her Glacier Estancia ride in... Read more
Riding through Portugal
Sampling Lusitano horseback riding My week in experiencing riding vacations in Portugal was split between our host south of Lisbon and the other farther north. It began at the international airport in Lisbon as our group all found each... Read more
A Glimpse of Sardinia
Riding and Exploring during this unique riding vacation in Italy I was struck by the charm of the inn the moment I stepped from the car near Abbessanta, Sardinia. Granted, my lack of Italian might have made it easier... Read more
Exploring Iceland on Horseback
Not for the faint of heart Icelandic legend spins the tragic, true tale of falsely accused folk hero Fjalla-Eyvindur and his wife Halla. Exiled in the inhospitable highlands with little food and no shelter, their children died in infancy... Read more
A Celebratory Ride in France
Castles, Caves, Vineyards, Forests, Medieval Villages and Foie Gras Since we started Equitours some 35 years ago I have had the wonderful good fortune to do over a hundred rides around the world. My latest ride, the Castles and... Read more
Trading Winter for a Spring Jungle Ride
What better way to spend spring break than on a jungle ride in Belize with family? Leaving the long, bitter Wyoming winter behind, I happily embarked on the Mayan Jungle and Tikal Ride with my daughter, son and ... Read more
The Incredible Tuli Ride Safari
An exceptional experience in every respect Transfers As expected, the representative of the ride safari was at the prescribed location next to the Johannesburg Airport information booth at the designated time holding a placard. Departure was delayed due to... Read more
Mountain Riding in Spain
Riding High In the Sierra Nevadas Sitting now in my living room in Verona, Wisconsin, it is hard to believe that a week ago I was sleeping in a rustic inn in Trevelez, the highest village in Spain, following... Read more
On Castles, Caves and the French Malbec Trail
To the drum of my horse’s hooves In this travel exposé I am supposed to write of the itinerary of the french Malbec Trail…to describe the incredible, ancient french villas we slept in, to expound upon the minerality and... Read more