Is it a Riding Adventure or a Guest Ranch?
My second visit to the Kay El Bar Guest Ranch was another all out riding adventure. This equestrian vacation is a classic southwest getaway to Wickenburg Arizona. The ranch belonged to actor Val Kilmer’s family during his youth. I renamed the black Quarterhorse I rode to Tripod because he was such an ace to film on. Our visit was only one night but I could have stayed a week. This place is magical, but don’t take my word, watch the video and go check it out. Dude, where’s my horse??

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Active Riding Trips, the leading provider of premier riding vacations welcomes all of our clients and friends to visit us at the Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH
from April 8-11, 2010. Stop by Booth #717 in the Bricker Building

Our knowledgeable team will be in attendance for all days of the event and we would love the chance to meet you or reacquaint with you during this festive weekend.

If you can’t make it to the booth simply fill out an Equestrian Vacation Interest form on the Horse2Heart.com website and we will help you plan for one of the best rides of your life.

New Zealand is a neighboring country of Australia. This country has fertile farmland, spectacular snow-capped mountains and geysers to rival Yellowstone. Besides horse riding, you can try your hand at trout fishing in its lakes and rivers. The guests here stay in beautiful and comfortable farmhouses where the owners treat them like their own family.

The North Island has a temperate climate along with rich flora and fauna. This is good for those who love horses and animals and fascinating plants and trees. For your equestrian ride you get healthy and robust horses. Thus, it is a better place for spirited gallops. If you are planning for your equestrian vacation, choosing this place would be a great idea.

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A Horse ride in Australia is a wonderful experience for individuals. This equestrian destination offers guests with the very best of numerous trails of the Sunshine Coast, which is one hour north of Brisbane, on Queensland’s south east coast. This land of “The Man from Snowy River” is an ideal destination where riders get a glimpse of great culture, customs and traditions.

Mexico is one of the popular countries of the world that offers interesting horseback ride with its beautiful landscape and rich culture and history. It is the the land of Aztecs and Conquistadores that is surrounded by breath taking scenery and climate with high-soaring mountains, thick forest, amazing water streams and lovely trees and bushes. The guests here are hosted by great traditional food and drinks at comfortable lodges. This equestrian destination offers the visitors a fine breed of healthy horses to enjoy their horse ride vacation.

Uruguay is a small South American country along with the border of Brazil and Argentina. Every house has a horse outside. Even the children here drive horse carts to transport goods from one place to another. In this classic Gaucho country, you come across gauchos who, just like North American cowboys, handle cows, sheep, horse and other animals on the farm. They move these animals from pasture to pasture. They accompany you and help you a lot in your equestrian ride. You need not to speak Spanish as they understand gestures with ease.

Horseback riding in Peru is a delightful experience. The Sacred Valley of the Incas refreshes your memory about the ancient civilization that controlled this vast area. Your ride on famous Peruvian Paso horses enriches the joy of your equestrian vacation. You are escorted by intelligent and experienced guides who not only help you in your riding, but they also tell you interesting stories about history and culture of the region.

Peru is a great equestrian destination that will allow you travel between Cuzco, ancient capital of the Incas, to the incomparable Machu Pichu discovered less than hundred years ago. The riders are hosted with charming hotels that provide delicious traditional food. This place gives you an opportunity to explore ancient customs and tradition.

Mexico is an excellent holiday destination as it is surrounded by beautiful mountains, valleys, lakes, lovely crops and thick pine and fir forests to enhance the joy of riding. This is a country rich in culture and historical heritage and riders here get lost in the 400 years old village, the Valle de Bravo. The village has beautiful houses with red tiled roofs and colorful flower boxes on the balconies.

Mexico is one of the top destinations that offers diverse horseback riding opportunities to visitors. This is the land of the Aztecs and Conquistadors and can boast of  a rich cultural and historical heritage. La Fiesta Cavalcade here offers morning trail riding and afternoon cooking classes. The guests can taste the local food and drinks, plus they can enjoy the  view of the Valle de Bravo- a picturesque town with traditional narrow cobblestone streets, houses with red tiled roofs and colorful flower boxes on the balconies.

Located high in the Andean Cordillera, nestled  into lush valleys and covered by snow-capped volcanic peaks,  the gracious haciendas offer diverse horse ride opportunities.  The visitors get a wonderful chance to familiarize themselves with Educator’s stunning scenery, colorful culture and the lifestyle of the friendly people. Educator is one of the most rewarding destinations in South America along with  the  Hacienda to Hacienda route through the Andean highlands along ancient Inca trails standing high between 8,000 and 14,000 feet.