Loch Ness, Scotland video

In this video, I went searching for the Loch Ness monster on horseback in Scotland as part of our Equitrekking Scotland episode (on PBS now). The sun was shining. I was on a spirited horse, normally used for endurance riding, and though we didn't see Nessie, I enjoyed this scenic area of Scotland.

Ireland Riding Resources and New Video Clips

We've added lots of great riding vacation destinations to Equitrekking's Travel Guide, which has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and other great media, including many new destinations in Uruguay and Ireland. Equitrekking's Travel Guide and Equitrekking.com, the companion to our PBS series, serve as a resource for travelers who want to try horseback riding on their next vacation.

Over the weekend, we also put up some fun Behind the Scenes video podcasts available for free download in the iTunes music store. We've got a "Behind the Scenes Cabalgata" from Costa Rica and "Behind the Scenes Quebec" clip to show you how we filmed our snow riding episode. You can also watch clips on Equitrekking.com and Equitrekking TV on YouTube.

I'm always looking for new places to ride, so was excited to learn that there's a new website that serves as a directory of tourist friendly riding centres in Ireland at www.discoverireland.ie/equestrian. The site also has information on equestrian events, museums and fairs. It was created by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Authority that promotes Irish tourism, and is a good source of all things horsey in Ireland.

When we visited Ireland to film our two Ireland episodes, I did a big loop around the country starting and ending in Dublin. I was able to visit the Irish National Stud, ride on the beach, in the countryside and some lesser visited destinations on the Cooley Peninsula. If you're interested in seeing some footage from some of these rides, check out our video podcasts in the iTunes music store which features a "Best of Ireland's Coast" and "Donegal Beach Ride."

I'll keep looking for other great riding resouces to send your way and continue adding new video clips to Equitrekking.com this week.