Is it a Riding Adventure or a Dude 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 on Tripod because he was such an ace to film from. 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??

Coastal Range Ride in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain makes a great equestrian vacation for horse enthusiasts. Here, one gets to ride some well-mannered fit horses. If you are looking forward to join the ride, this is going to be one of your best experiences ever. You will be riding through a beautiful landscape in the mountains. The ride follows a moderate pace, thus you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the region to the fullest.

On Coastal Range Ride, you will see bridges and roads from Roman times. You will ride through ancient bridle paths, dirt tracks, goat trails as well as riverbeds.

Dali Coast Trail in Spain proves to be a great horseback riding vacation for many. It is based in the so-called Dali-triangle that consists of the villages Pubol, Cadaques and Figueres. On this ride, you will have the opportunity to experience varied landscapes, since the trail connects the Empordanet region with the long sandy beaches of the Bay of Roses and the wild coast of the Cap de Creus.

Dali Coast Trail provides you with a lot of opportunities to walk, trot and canter throughout the ride.

Boomerang trail is a very exciting horseback ride that takes you through the stunning and varied landscape of Australia’s Mid North Coast of New South Wales. You will get the opportunity to ride some very fit and well-trained horses down under!

The ride follows very narrow horse trails, fire trails, forest roads across the Comboyne State Forest, as well as 4WD tracks. During the ride, you will have the chance to witness the Australian rainforests, Eucalyptus forests, a number of creek crossings, a historic timber railway line and steep ridges. The ride will also take you to the rolling farmlands and a local winery.

Aille Cross Country Trail makes a unique horseback riding vacation for riders, regardless of their riding abilities. Ireland offers riders with many opportunities for cross-country riding. This ride brings you cross country from one farm to another. On your way, you will have the opportunity to jump different kinds of natural as well as man-made obstacles. Thus, the trail is not an ordinary ride, because it challenges the abilities of riders with a variety of obstacles.

Riders with advanced abilities are likely to enjoy the Irish landscape and love this ride as it provides endless opportunities for cross-country jumping and trail riding.

The Hill Country of Texas offers plenty of opportunities for horseback riding, thus it is a great equestrian vacation for many horse enthusiasts. The region also offers abundant accommodations for you and your horse. Apart, Hill Country also happens to be one of the most favored tourists areas in the southern United States. Its natural beauty, as well as many natural attractions has been attracting tourists in countless numbers.

While you are in Hill Country, you are likely to find a number of dude ranches, riding stables, equestrian arenas, and guest ranches.

Wyoming in North America offers some of most amazing and natural dude ranch vacations. Most of the ranches aim at providing their visitors with a true western experience and as we all know horseback riding is an integral part of the dude ranch experience, most ranches provide personalized horseback riding vacations. In addition you have many opportunities to indulge yourself in various other activities, including fishing, hiking, cattle drives, swimming, whitewater rafting, wildlife viewing, and much more.

The Bitterroot Ranch is one of Wyoming’s most famous dude ranches and offers both western, as well as English horseback riding.

The Bitterroot Ranch in Wyoming is an amazing horseback riding vacation, with diverse horseback riding opportunities for horse enthusiasts. While vacationing in the ranch, you will also be treated with breathtaking scenery of snow-capped mountains.

The Bitterroot Ranch is located in a remote valley of Wyoming, which borders the Shoshone National Forest. A 50-mile mountainous wilderness separated the Bitterroot from the Yellowstone Park. The ranch feels like a family farm, with a few early 20th century buildings and its varied livestock around.

The Bitterroot Ranch is one of the finest equestrian vacations in North America that offers a cattle roundup. The ranch is located in a remote valley of Wyoming, which borders the Wind River Indian Reserve and the Shoshone National Forest. Even though horseback riding is the prime activity at the ranch the cattle roundup is taking it to the next level.

The Bitterroot is a family run working ranch, where you are likely to enjoy every bit of being there! Of course, your favorite activity would be riding a horse, through varied terrain, witnessing the spectacular views. It offers both English and western types of riding.

The Wine Country in Northern California is an awesome horseback riding vacation. Horseback riding is perhaps the best way to explore the Wine Country, while tasting a variety of wines. Here, you will get an opportunity to ride gaited Rocky Mountain Horses. Gaited horses are known for their gentle and friendly temperament, which is why they are suitable for both experienced riders, as well as beginners! They are an amazing riding horse with a strong heart and natural endurance. During your Wine Country riding vacation you will stay in a luxuries seven bedroom lodge high up on a beautiful mountain.

During your equine vacation, you are likely to discover a new and different facet of the Wine Country. If you want to witness its picturesque countryside, dramatic scenery, take a ride on a gaited horse through vineyards and ancient redwood groves.

Navajoland proves to be one of the most amazing equestrian vacations in the world. You are likely to get most out of your horse riding holiday in this area. Navajoland is the United State’s largest Indian Reservation, which spreads into three states, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. The majority of the land is in Arizona.

On your northern Arizona tour, you should not miss traveling Navajoland. While you are on the reservation, opt for a horseback riding in order to explore its dramatic landscape. Trail riding in Navajoland is one of the most popular activities that most people can not afford to miss.

Horseback riding in the annual Long Valley Cattle Drive is an amazing equestrian vacation for horse lovers. In this American Western cattle drive, participants move hundreds of cattle from the winter range on the north rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona-Utah region to the summer pastures on the Bryce Canyon Plateau each June. The drive from summer pastures to the winter range takes place in late October or early November.

Your horseback riding cattle drive will be a little slow. Therefore, you will not necessarily require advanced equestrian skills. One thing is for sure; this experience can give recreational as well as professional riders an authentic taste of the Old West.

Equestrian Vacations | Tom Seay

Tom Seay, a true horse lover who has been around horses since the age of five. He is a professional horseback outfitter and was engaged in taking people on overnight horseback vacations for about nineteen years. His “The American Transcontinental Trail Ride” in 1995 was one of the most significant accomplishments as an outfitter in his nineteen years of career. Hosted by eighty-three towns with 256 riders, including Mayors, Texas Rangers and Chiefs of Police, the trip took four and a half months.