Darley Newman for DiscoverHorses.com

So you're ready to spring for a great equestrian vacation. Darley Newman tells you what you can expect from a luxury dude ranch.

Like in any family or group, people have different ideas about how they want to spend their time away. With many modern riding vacations and ranches, there are choices that the entire family can enjoy, even non-riders.

If you're traveling alone, don't fear. You?ll encounter other solo travelers and will definitely be traveling with people with the same interest... in horses!