10 Top Riding Vacations

…the lowdown on 10 incredible riding vacations from coast-to-coast, plus Canada and Mexico. We looked for top-notch trail horses and riding programs, plus luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Plus, each…

Riding Vacation Under the Tuscan Sun

…with occasional cypress trees stand sentry. The only sounds are the horses’ hooves gently pounding into the earth. I am in Tuscany on a horseback riding vacation because I want…

The Roots of College Riding

…to make a choice: go to college or keep riding. Today, you can do both, thanks to four organizations: Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, National Collegiate Equestrian Association, American National Riding

Your Role as Parent

…well as safety precautions in Games on Horseback, by Betty Bennett-Talbot and Steve Bennett (see “Educational Resources”). Riding camps. These combine the fun of a summer-camp experience with the joys…

Double Your Riding Hours

…could get credit for it? That’s what the AQHA Horseback Riding Program and the AQHA Trail Challenge Program are all about! The AQHA Horseback Riding Program serves as an opportunity…

Horses: The Fitness Fix

…including: Muscle toning. Riding develops strong, well-toned muscles in the lower body. Sports medicine specialist Richard Leavitt, Ph.D., often prescribes exercise programs that include horseback riding for his patients. He…