In Equitrekking Wales, Emmy nominated host Darley Newman gallops on wide, dramatic beaches to Neolithic tombs, castles and the pilgrimage site of King Arthur’s Stone on the Gower Peninsula, viewing wild Welsh Mountain ponies and staying at Parc le Breos, a historic 19th century hunting lodge. In West Wales, Darley learns about life in this rural section of Wales from her local guide from Cae Iago, as they ride high in the mountains to take in views of the patchwork countryside. After exploring the mountains and valleys surrounding the Brecon Beacons National Park with Tregoyd Mountain Riders, Darley takes her horse for lunch at the pub in a quaint Welsh village. Then it’s on Derwen International Welsh Cob Centre to learn about Welsh Cobs from Ifor Lloyd, whose family has bred Welsh Cobs for generations.
Equitrekking’s Emmy nominated Host Darley Newman explores Southern Spain on horseback, traveling to the Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, historic haciendas in Seville’s countryside and the beaches of Donana National Park in Equitrekking Southern Spain. Darley takes a challenging lesson in dressage on an Andalusian horse, before heading to the fields to learn how olives get from the trees to the table in the charming town of Priego de Cordoba. On a ride to historic haciendas outside of Seville, Darley experiences an on the trail snack of traditional tapas. She rides with locals through the beautiful orange and olive groves in Seville countryside, before enjoying lunch at a traditional hacienda. Then it’s off to the beach to enjoy the wilds of Donana National Park and canter on Donana’s wide deserted beaches.
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. Equitrekking begins the journey with a short lesson in how to ride the small, but mighty Icelandic horse, before trekking on horseback through the lava fields and over the diverse terrain that the Icelandic horse is bred to conquer. Viewers learn about the history and personality of this intelligent, good-natured horse, upon which Icelanders have depended throughout history. Darley explores the special five gaits that these purebred Viking Horses can master, including the smooth, glide of the tolt. Traveling with local farmers, Darley takes a traditional, fast-paced horse drive, as she drives a herd of fifty horses to Gullfoss, Iceland’s ‘Golden Waterfalls’. Next, Darley rides through a stunning area of deep red pseudocraters that are more than 4600 years old with Iceland’s most famous rider, nicknamed Diddi, nicknamed the Golden Rider. Finally, Darley checks out the thriving nightlife in colorful, downtown Reykjavik. Rich history and wonderful culture are all part of the adventures in Iceland, the Pearl of the North.
Host and travel expert Darley Newman travels from Scotland’s Highlands down to the Scottish Borders to experience horses, adventure, history and culture in Equitrekking Scotland. In the Highlands, Darley rides strong Highland ponies through the romantic and heather covered mountains at Blair Castle and searches for the Loch Ness Monster on horseback and by boat at Loch Ness. At Scotland’s smallest distillery, Edradour, viewers learn how whiskey was traditionally processed and then join Darley for a golf lesson at Castle Stuart. In Scotland’s Borders region, Darley horseback rides at a farm near Dumfries and visits the historic Globe Inn to toast Scotland’s poet Robert Burns with a pint.
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