Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Travel expert and PBS host Darley Newman saddles up in North Dakota’s Badlands, horseback riding through the same landscapes that shaped Theodore Roosevelt near Medora. Riding with Medora Riding Stables, Newman even rode a horse trained for The Medora Musical, guided by Kiersten Carlisle.

✅ Medora, North Dakota — Badlands town tied to Theodore Roosevelt’s ranching history and scenic horseback riding trails.

✅ Medora Riding Stables — Local outfitter offering guided horseback rides through the North Dakota Badlands.

✅ Kiersten Carlisle — Guide with Medora Riding Stables who led Newman’s horseback ride.

✅ Zazu & Mufasa — Horses featured on the ride, including one trained for The Medora Musical.

✅ Theodore Roosevelt — Former U.S. President whose Badlands ranching history inspired this horseback route.

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