Articles for tag: Dude Ranch, Horseback, Orienteering

Karla News

When I Called a Dude Ranch “Home”

After writing an article about a scrapbooking event at White Pines Ranch in Oregon, IL, I realized that I hadn’t really published any articles about this special place. What makes White Pines Ranch special? Well, for me, I worked there for nine years and lived on the ranch for almost five of them. For other ...

Karla News

Horseback Vacations in the Black Hills: Trail Rides in South Dakota

The magnificent Black Hills were at one time inhabited by settlers, cowboys and gold prospectors who traveled by horseback through the rough and rugged mountains. A horseback riding adventure travels this rugged mountain country in the same manner as the early settlers and the Native Americans Indians. The spectacular Black Hills and Badlands of South ...

Karla News

10 Tips for Horseback Riding Safely in Winter

The wintry outdoors beckons both horse lovers and their treasured mounts. What could be more refreshing and reinvigorating for an avid equestrian than a lovely horseback ride in the snow? What steps must equestrians take to stay safe on winter horseback rides? Here are ten tips for horseback riding safely in the winter: Safe Winter ...

Karla News

Where to Go for Horseback Riding Lessons in New York City

Spring is the perfect time to take lessons, learn something new. Something that you and the family can do together over the summer, and if you really like it, and become devoted to it something that you can do together all year long. Horseback riding is a great activity. Learning to control a thousand pounds ...

Karla News

East Meets West at New York State Dude Ranches

For northeasterners, experiencing life on a dude ranch should probably require some major traveling, air fare, car rental, and travel on unfamiliar highways. Nothing could be further from the truth. New York State is home to many dude ranches, all located close to the New York State Thruway. Pinegrove Dude Ranch Pinegrove is located in ...