Equestrian Editorial

We suggest that it might help you get maximum value from your trip if you read Bayard Fox’s book, Fisherman, Rancher, Horseman, Spy which describes the origins of Equitours and its philosophy.   In order to supplement the short summer... Browse article

Horseback Riding History Has Multiple Aspects There are countless facets to the complex relationship between men and horses which has been so crucial to both species. We summarize some of the most important below with links to more detailed... Browse article

How Horseback Riding shaped Wyoming’s History Though horses originated in America, there was a 10,000 year hiatus in the history of horses on this continent because it seems that about that long ago Native Americans hunted them to extinction,... Browse article

As the superb cave paintings at Lascaux and elsewhere attest, horses have existed in Western Europe for over 30 millennia and must have provided an important source of food for local hunters.  We do not know just when people... Browse article

History of Horseback Riding in Spain; From Alta Mira to the American Plains The arrival date for the first wild horses to reach Spain after their ancestors crossed the Bering Straits from America is lost to us in the... Browse article

Making New Equestrian Friends If you love to ride, but the rest of your family and friends don’t share your enthusiasm, join one of our horseback riding vacations where you have a good chance of making new friends with... Browse article

A Royal Ride through India’s History I have ridden in more than 20 countries over the last 40 years and had some glorious experiences. Two contrasting rides stand out for me because of the excitement of the adventure, the... Browse article

Experience another way of life Genuine working ranches can offer some wonderful opportunities for horseback riding vacations. Horses are still an integral part of operations on cattle ranches so they take riding seriously and guests can often help significantly... Browse article