Where You Can Ride With Us!
Rides & Events
Welcome to Best of America by Horseback - America's Premier Equine Travel Television Show! Join hosts Del & Shavawn Shields as they showcase the most breathtaking riding destinations across the United States. From the mountains of Montana, to the beaches of Florida, we'll take you on a journey to experience the best horseback riding that America has to offer. Our mission is to promote equine tourism and riding destinations, while providing an entertaining and informative viewing experience for our audience. Tune in to RFD-TV & The Cowboy Channel to catch our latest episodes and discover your next adventure on horseback!
Del & Shavawn Shields have been traveling the country for over 20 years, exploring the best riding destinations and meeting fellow horse enthusiasts along the way. Their passion for horses and adventure is what inspired them to create Best of America by Horseback, and they continue to share that passion with viewers across the nation.Whether you're an experienced rider or just starting out, join us as we discover the beauty of America by horseback!
2024 Ride Schedule
Where you can ride with us!
​September 20-22 Brushy Creek Lodge and Resort - Black, Missouri
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF BEST OF AMERICA BY HORSEBACK
Friends, we are so excited to be here at this monumental mark in the journey of BOABH.
We are looking forward to celebrating with friends with whom we have ridden throughout these years of
traveling and being on RFD TV. George and JoAnn of Brushy Creek have graciously offered their beautiful location for this celebration event. They offer RV Hookups / Primitive camping and Cabins. This will be an amazing weekend you won't want to miss. We will be riding the trails, enjoying a live band, lots of outdoor activities during the day and a Saturday night banquet with guest speakers you will want to hear from. There may be a few horses available to rent directly from Brushy Creek Lodge.
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Sept 27-29 Six RS Ranch - Oakwood, Texas
Very excited to be riding this beautiful part of Texas of Texas on this wonderful privately owned family Ranch. This ranch is host to many group rides and brings riders from all over. There is some lodging for those who do not own living quarter trailers but still wish to stay and ride. Don't miss this opening to experience, terrific trails, scenery and down home family fun with this family of Ranchers.
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October 4-6 East Fork Stables - Jamestown, TN.
For those who have ever ridden at East Fork Stables knows what an amazing place this is. The new management has been very busy clearing new trails and opened up more overlooks to the beautiful Gorge which embraces the trails. We are very excited to return and make this a part of our 20th season location highlights. (As we will be sharing the campground, you will need to sign up early to secure a good camping location.) But there are lots of beautiful camping spots with hookups at this location. Beautiful cabins are also available to rent for the weekend for those without living quarter trailers.
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Oct 18-20 Hill Country State Natural Area - Bandera, Texas - THIS RIDE IS FULL
Don't miss the chance to ride in the "Cowboy Capital of the World" at Bandera, Texas! Del Shields is bringing the National Television Show "Best Of America By Horseback" on RFD TV to the stunning Texas Hill Country from October 18-20, 2024. Join Del and his crew to experience the beauty of South Texas by horseback. We'll be camping at Chapa's Campground, a bucket-list location for Del, renowned for its rich western history. Rides will take place in the Hill Country Natural Area on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the adventure continues along the river into town, where riders will tie up at the hitch rails and enjoy lunch at one of the town's historic establishments. Spots are limited, so sign up soon!
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NEW RIDE FOR 2025!​
June 13-15 Little Bighorn Battlefield Ride, Montana
You asked for it, and we’re making it happen! Del and Best Of America By Horseback are thrilled to announce our return to Montana for an unforgettable adventure on the land of the Crow Nation. Join us as we ride across the historic Little Bighorn River, tracing the steps of Sitting Bull and other Chiefs as they met General Custer on the battlefield. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Crow Nation’s land and delve into history with accompanying historians who will share captivating stories and highlight significant sites from the battle etched in our nation’s memory. Don’t miss this incredible journey through history.
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For more information or to make a ride reservation,
please call:
620-433-1819
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We have a no refund policy.
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