Fri, May 11, 2007
Equitrekking takes viewers on a trail ride on Appalachian trails at the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina and learns about natural horsemanship from trainer Kelly Sigler. Host Darley Newman explores downtown Asheville, before rock climbing at Chimney Rock Park. Next, Darley interviews Cherokee tribal members to examine the history of horses in Cherokee culture and rides Tennessee Walking horses in the Great Smoky Mountains. Darley hops a boat to travel to Daufuskie Island. There, she canters on the beach and learns about the islands original inhabitants, the Cusabo Indians.
2007
Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host and producer Darley Newman rides championship-cutting horses at a working cattle ranch in the rolling plains of Northern Colorado and explore the high mountain peaks of Durango in Equitrekking Colorado. At the Colorado Cattle Company in Northern Colorado, Darley participates in "Dream Week," learning to ride championship-cutting horses.
2007
Put on your cowboy boots, because in this episode, Equitrekking explores the rodeo, wild horses, fly fishing and historic ranches of Wyoming on horseback. Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman begins at UXU Ranch for scenic and challenging riding on surefooted horses in the Shoshone National Forest. Darley rides by the majestic hoodoos.
2007
The romance and history of Spain comes alive as Equitrekking explore the beaches of Southern Spain, historic farms outside of Segovia and Seville, a performance of dancing horses at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and nightlife in Seville. Darley Newman begins the adventures at Cortijo El Esparragal, an estate and working farm outside of Seville that dates back to the Bronze Age
2007
Join Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host Darley Newman to explore the Cooley Peninsula, Donegal, Connemara and Galway on horseback in Equitrekking Coastal Ireland. On the Cooley Peninsula, local Niall Connolly, takes Equitrekking's Darley Newman through Ravensdale Forest to discover ancient stone circles and a scenic spot where you can see eight out of the thirty-two Irish counties.
2007
Host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman rides with paniolos, Hawaiian cowboys, at Parker Ranch and Kahua Ranch, both working cattle ranches in Waimea, the Big Island's cowboy country. Next Darley ventures down into Waipi'o Valley, the Valley of the Kings, one of the most remote and sacred spots on the Big Island and home to a unique breed of wild horses.
2007
From hot pots to horse drives, Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman experiences the smooth gait of the Icelandic horses on rides with farmers and an Icelandic champion rider, traveling to lava fields, lakes and waterfalls in Equitrekking Iceland. Riding through the varied landscapes of Iceland is truly an otherworldly experience.