Views from the Saddle

Of Criollos and Camaraderie Horses and riders cantered swiftly through the swirling mists and windblown rain of Chilean Patagonia, concentrating on the winding path ahead. Warm food and a hot shower were still several miles away. A loud shout... Browse article

Of Gauchos and Good Times Estancia Los Potreros is a 6000 acre ranch located about 1 hour outside of Cordoba, Argentina, the second largest city in the country. It is about an hour’s flight from Buenos Aires. At an... Browse article

Sightseeing from a Different Perspective For those of you who like to travel in depth and see the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the countries you visit; adventure travel on horseback has huge advantages.  Equestrian vacations offer a... Browse article

The Horse and Native American Culture – Spectacular Flowering and Ignominious Collapse The acquisition of horses by the plains Indians in the early 18th century transformed the lives of most tribes between the Rockies and the Mississippi. Almost overnight... Browse article

Of “Living Museums” Dude ranch vacations in the Rocky Mountains are an old tradition dating back almost to the first days of settlement. President Theodore Roosevelt himself was an early dude and stayed at Cyrus Eaton’s ranch, which was... Browse article

Of 3 Dot and Friends… The story of wild horses in North America is full of pathos and they have captured the imagination and sympathy of many Americans, most of whom know little about the realities of the situation.... Browse article

Far from Civilization The vast wilderness areas surrounding the Wind River Valley are ideal for pack trips. These undeveloped lands stretch all the way to Yellowstone Park and are probably the wildest and least crowded left in the lower... Browse article

Of Cowboy Mystique and Cattle Cattle drives have captured the popular imagination around the world. In great part this interest was originally inspired by the biggest cattle drives in the history of the world which took place in the... Browse article

Please enjoy these videos of our Mayan Jungle Ride in... Browse article

Please enjoy this video of our Masai Mara Safari in... Browse article

Horseback Riding at Dude Ranches – Tips for Riders: Bayard Fox has owned and operated the Bitterroot Ranch in Wyoming for well over 40 years and during that time he has gained a huge amount of experience about how... Browse article

Please enjoy this video of our Donegal from the Saddle ride in Ireland. Video courtesy of Tauna Lockhart at... Browse article