trail rides

Looking for a fun way to make your horse shine? Try Equine Body Bling! Their non-toxic designs are easy to apply and remove. Get creative and use them at shows, parades, barrel races, trail rides, and around the barn. With so many designs to pick from, you better get a few. Check out their catalog:...

Whether you like to go on extended trail rides or set up camp at horse shows, you’ll need the proper living quarters to make it happen. After you see these luxury horse trailers, you’ll be ready to sell the house and buy one of these instead! They have space, comfort, and a whole lot of...

Cowgirls, let’s face it…it’s starting to get hot! Luckily, it’s easy to beat the heat by going on trail rides by the river or lake. If you don’t own a horse, do not despair! There are dude ranches all across the United States that offer riverside trail rides. If you’re feeling the springtime blues, check out...

It’s finally cooling down everywhere…except for Arizona and Texas, let’s be honest. For some, the cold temperatures are only a reminder that it’s a long time until summer rolls around…but for others, it’s a time to celebrate. These horses all seem pretty happy that it’s fall. What do you think? Now that the weather is...

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or you’re just starting to hit the trails, it’s important to always keep proper etiquette in mind when riding in a group, or even by yourself. Here are some important rules that should be followed. 1) Identify “kickers” in the group you’re riding in: Tie a ribbon, traditionally red, on...

The sun on your face, the creak of saddle leather, the company of good friends and the beauty of nature…a summertime trail ride is the perfect form of relaxation for cowgirls. That is, until your usually calm and responsive horse starts acting up, acting out, and turning your highly anticipated excursion into a trail of...

Although the sun’s out today as I navigate the sweeping bends in the ranchlands west of Houston, last night’s torrential downpour has dumped eight inches of rain overnight and swelled the Brazos River over its banks. My Jeep cuts a motorboat-like wake through roadway puddles that have become veritable lakes. As the gushing water flows...

Some of the best places to ride in the U.S.A. are our nation’s parks.  I had heard that Bryce Canyon National Park was one of the best in America. Having gone to some pretty spectacular parks, including Yellowstone and Haleakala, I was excited to take on Bryce—and wasn’t let down by the ride. I was...