Adventures Afar

Failte (Welcome) to Ireland My adventure on the Emerald Isle began as soon as I arrived at the Dublin airport, where I immediately felt at home. With a bit of trepidation, I picked up my right-hand-drive rental vehicle and... Browse article

Of History, Horses and Dressage The Ancient Greeks were the first to leave records about anything like the art of dressage. Almost 2,500 years ago Xenophon wrote a treatise about how to teach horses and riders to do movements... Browse article

Of Criollos and Camaraderie Horses and riders cantered swiftly through the swirling mists and windblown rain of Chilean Patagonia, concentrating on the winding path ahead. Warm food and a hot shower were still several miles away. A loud shout... Browse article

Of Gauchos and Good Times Estancia Los Potreros is a 6000 acre ranch located about 1 hour outside of Cordoba, Argentina, the second largest city in the country. It is about an hour’s flight from Buenos Aires. At an... Browse article

Sightseeing from a Different Perspective For those of you who like to travel in depth and see the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the countries you visit; adventure travel on horseback has huge advantages.  Equestrian vacations offer a... Browse article

Far from Civilization The vast wilderness areas surrounding the Wind River Valley are ideal for pack trips. These undeveloped lands stretch all the way to Yellowstone Park and are probably the wildest and least crowded left in the lower... Browse article

Please enjoy these videos of our Mayan Jungle Ride in... Browse article

Please enjoy this video of our Masai Mara Safari in... Browse article

Please enjoy this video of our Donegal from the Saddle ride in Ireland. Video courtesy of Tauna Lockhart at... Browse article

Horseback Riding in Mongolia Ask anyone who has spent much time in Mongolia, and they will confirm that seeing the country from the back of a horse is by far the best viewpoint, and in fact the only means... Browse article