Thursday, May 04, 2006

EquitrekkingT TV Creates Online Channel Featuring Horses and Travel Equitrekking.com Features New Streaming Video Updated Weekly

New York, NY--May 2, 2006 - Equitrekking, the first international travel television series to explore the world on horseback, today announced the launch of the online Equitrekking TV Channel, which offers a new series of video clips premiering every week at Equitrekking.com.

"Equitrekking continues to receive emails from people across the country and world who want to see the show. Now, internet users all over the world can watch stunning clips of horseback riding travel adventures whenever they want," said Darley Newman, equestrian travel expert and the host and producer of Equitrekking. "We look forward to filming upcoming segments in High Definition specifically for Equitrekking.com, while full episodes will appear on Public Television in 2007."

"Our team can produce and upload quickly, getting new content to viewers on demand," said Chip Ward, Managing Principal of Equitrekking. "With the proliferation of high-speed internet and people spending more and more time online, Equitrekking TV's broadband channel is a natural fit."

The Equitrekking television series travels the globe in search of the best in equestrian travel. Viewers can now tune in online to watch stunning footage of horseback riding vacations, horse history and travel. Current clips include footage from Spain, Ireland and New Mexico. The Equitrekking crew has upcoming shoots planned across the United States and in Europe this summer and fall, in preparation for the national series debut on Public Television in 2007.

Equitrekking debuted on Horse TV in 2004 and was recently broadcast in primetime on PBS in New Mexico, receiving outstanding ratings and response. Equitrekking.com, the companion website, is a one-stop site for equestrian travel, featuring video clips, travel tips, expert advice, a monthly newsletter, online community and a newly launched World Vacation Guide, featuring ranches, resorts and outfitters that specialize in horseback riding vacations around the world.

About EquitrekkingT

Equitrekking and Equitrekking.com were launched in 2004, as the first international travel television series and website to take viewers on horseback riding adventures around the world. Equitrekking is currently working on a national series for Public Television that will debut in 2007 in high definition. Equestrian travel expert and host and producer Darley Newman travels the globe in search of the best in equestrian travel. Newman writes about her adventures for Equitrekking.com and in her regular Travel Tips column in Trail Blazer magazine. Equitrekking.com is the one-stop site for equestrian travel, helping visitors research and plan their equestrian vacations. Darley Newman is available for speaking engagements and has equestrian travel articles available for syndication. For more information, please visit www.equitrekking.com and keep checking back for updates.