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Equitrekking host Darley Newman at Equine Affaire Come meet Darley at the Pomona, California Equine Affaire. Darley is scheduled to speak on February 4th at 1:00 pm on "Fun & Insightful Equestrian Destinations," Friday, Feb 5th at 10:00 am on "The Importance of Horses in International Cultures," and 5:00 pm on "Exploring the World on Horseback."
Equitrekking's book gets reviewed on Dappled Grey's Weekly Guide to English Equestrian Lifestyle "Whether you are planning your next equestrian vacation or simply plan to enjoy the scenery from the comfort of home, we think you'll love this gorgeous coffee table book." Dappled Grey's Review.
Equitrekking Season FIve Sneak Preview Online Watch a video preview from Equitrekking's new fifth season featuring horse adventures in Uruguay, Jordan, Alberta, Turkey and beyond now on Equitrekking TV's YouTube Page.
Equitrekking wins a Daytime Emmy! At a star studded black tie gala in LA, the Equitrekking team accepted a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Single Camera Photography. Congrats to Director of Photography Greg Barna, host and producer Darley Newman and executive producer Chip Ward. Equitrekking was also honored with a nomination for Outstanding Special Class Series.
Equitrekking in Experience Life magazine. Video clips from Scotland and Quebec featured on Experience Life magazine's website. Read Laurel Kallenbach's Ride Away article, where equestrian expert Darley Newman is quoted.
Equitrekking is broadcast in France and French speaking territories through AB Groupe at www.escalestv.fr (a promo for Equitrekking automatically plays on the homepage) and watch a different trailer on a page dedicated to Equitrekking's Sunday night 8:30pm broadcasts. The series re-broadcasts on Saturdays at noon and 10:30pm.
Darley on the Horse Radio Network. Listen to Darley's expert tips for packing for your equestrian vacation on the Horse Tip Daily Radio Show with Glenn, founder of the Horse Radio Network.
Darley travels to Alberta, Canada to film a new Equitrekking episode, taking a pack trip into Banff National Park, riding with Anchor D in Sheep River, riding at Homeplace Ranch and hitting the Calgary Stampede.
Darley writes for American Cowboy magazine. Check out Darley's article on Trail Riding in the August/September issue of American Cowboy.
Darley writes about Uruguay for her column the July issue of True West magazine.
Equitrekking has been nominated for two Daytime Emmys! This is truly a feat for our small, but dedicated team. Equitrekking has been nominated for Outstanding Special Class Series: Darley Newman (Host, Producer) and Chip Ward (Executive Producer) and for Outstanding Single Camera Photography: Greg Barna (Director of Photography) Check out the full list of Emmy nominees.
Equitrekking’s new, fourth season starts on PBS stations across the nation. Check your local listings using Equitrekking’s station finder.
Darley writes about riding in Seville’s Countryside for her April column in Practical Horseman.
Darley and Equitrekking are honored with First Prize for Best Travel Broadcast in the North American Travel Journalist Awards Competition and the Equitrekking: Travel Adventures on Horseback book receives the Merit Award.
In The Media
YPNation- Jan, 2010
Andrea Breiholz's Q&A with Equitrekking host Darley Newman"Newman is a great example of a young professional who started from the ground up and tapped into a travel niche that had yet to be explored. With so many young college graduates struggling in this economy to find a job within their chosen field, the decision to start a business is gaining momentum. Newman has proved that with some initiative and perseverance, you can take something you love and turn it into a business, or even your dream job. As for those sacrifices made along the way? This young entrepreneur will tell you they were well worth it.”
Riding on a dream- Nov, 2009
"You might think this is just a "local girl makes good" story. That would be a mistake. Sure, Darley Newman's PBS documentary travel show "Equitrekking" won two Emmy awards this year. But it's the path she took from Porcher Street in Myrtle Beach to the Emmy stage that provides a classic script for how hard work, the courage to follow a dream and good timing can add up to an enviable success story.”
Aiken Standard- Sept, 2009
"The challenges associated with filming a television series on horseback have been rewarded as "Equitrekking," hosted and produced by South Carolina native Darley Newman, received the Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding single camera photography.”
DC Examiner - Sept, 2009
"PBS's Equitrekking earns Emmy for Bethesda-based creators... They didn't arrive in Los Angeles on horseback, but Darley Newman, Chip Ward and Greg Barna of the PBS series "Equitrekking" rode into the sunset on Sunday gripping the reins of a Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award.”
Stable Scoop Radio Show - July, 2009
Listen to Darley's interview with Glenn and Helena. "Darley Newman, the star of the Emmy nominated Equitrekking, joins us to share her experiences as host of this amazing TV show. We loved speaking with Darley and you will love hearing her stories from the trail.”
The Beading Gem's Journal - June, 2009
"Darley combines her passion for horses with jewelry making. Her creations are inspired by the locations for the tv series. Her new shop carries limited editions of her jewelry designs using gemstones from each place.”
Aiken Standard - May, 2009
"The small crew has a tremendous work ethic and great confidence in each others abilities and talents... The show provides viewers with the opportunity to have an in-depth look at different places in an educational and informative manner.”
Fine Jewelry News - May, 2009
"Intrepid horse trekker and jewelry lover Darley Newman brings you jewelry inspired by her travels on horseback all around the world, as chronicled on the PBS series, “Equitrekking.”
Gadling.com, Talking Travel - May, 2009
Gadling reporter Brenda Yun Talks Travel with Darley Newman and Chip Ward calling Equitrekking an "an eco-friendly and challenging mode of travel."
El Pais Newspaper, Uruguay - April, 2009
El Pais, Uruguay's national newspaper, writes about Darley’s visit to Uruguay to film Equitrekking. Darley has received an outpouring of emails from people in Uruguay following this feature.
Michigan Talk Radio - March 2009
The Travel Queen, Jane DeGrow, talks with Darley about filming in Uruguay and the new season of Equitrekking on PBS. Listen online.
National Geographic Intelligent Travel - February 2009
Rachael Dunlap writes about Darley’s adventures and Equitrekking’s unique concept in“Why Drive When You Can Tölt?”
Washington Post- September 2008
Elizabeth Chang features Darley’s career evolution.“Darley Newman had a career in television production, an enthusiasm for horseback riding and a yearning to travel. She found a way to merge the three dissimilar elements into her dream job: as the producer and host of "Equitrekking," a travel show.”
Ralph Lauren Magazine- Fall 2008
Ralph Lauren magazine publishes Darley’s Top Ten Favorite Rides and a video interview with Darley from Turkey.“When Darley Newman couldn't find her dream job, she grabbed the reins and invented it. A veteran of 48 Hours, Frontline, and networks including CBS and the WB, the Washington, D.C., native had always loved riding horses and traveling, so she came up with a TV concept that married her two passions.”
How'd You Score That Gig- April 2008
Darley is profiled in Alexandra Levit's book about dream jobs for 20 and 30 something's."If you can find a niche in the marketplace and convey your passion, then you have a good chance of succeeding," said Darley Newman.
GS Magazine- March 2008
Darley graces the cover of GS Magazine in the state where she was raised, South Carolina."She is definitely in a rare pantheon of people who understand the production side of it but can also flip around and be in front of the camera as a television personality. I bet she'll do many different types of series in her career. I expect a lot of success out of her.”
The Trail Rider Magazine- February 2008
Darley is interviewed about her world trail riding travels for Trail Rider magazine.“Darley Newman is going places… You’d be smiling, too, if your job was riding some of the most exciting trails the planet has to offer!”
Montreal Gazette- February 2008
Darley and Equitrekking are profiled by Denise Duguay.“When host Darley Newman hits the trail on her equestrian travel show Equitrekking, it is not the kind of horse riding that involves being propped on a sweet-tempered old mare and led, verrrrry slowly, down a pretty but very tame trail, probably on the occasion of somebody’s birthday party or some such. Equitrekking is for those who view horseback riding as a theme for discovering the world.”
New York Times Magazine - Nov. 2007
Equitrekking gallops into the Virginia Heffernan’s article in the New York Times.“Equitrekking, a video-sharing site that augments a high-def TV series from PBS of the same name, shows riders in Stetsons touring the world on horseback. Against spectacular backdrops, the horses do everything from gallop to ford rivers to ride herd. Who doesn’t want to watch that?”
Hawaii Tribune Herald - Aug 2007
John Burnett writes about Darley’s adventures filming on Hawaii’s Big Island.“Her presence on the Big Island didn't attract the kind of attention that surrounded the local shoot for the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones adventures. But Darley Newman experienced some real life adventures that would make Harrison Ford's July stay here seem tame by comparison.”